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September 27, 2022
By JGLadmin
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Food Service Technology in a PAC Setting

💡 Key Insight: Food Service Technology in a PAC Setting Technology is reshaping the pre-show and intermission dining experience at performing arts centers. The right investments

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September 27, 2022
By Hollie Altman
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Salesperson or Events Person? Who to Hire to Run Your Facility Rentals Program

💡 Key Insight: Salesperson or Events Person? Hiring the right person to lead your venue rental program is one of the most impactful staffing decisions a cultural institution can

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September 15, 2022
By Connor Leahy
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How To Make the “Top 10” on Niche and Princeton Review

💡 Key Insight: Making the Top 10 Dining Rankings Campus dining consistently ranks among the top factors students and families evaluate when choosing a college. Institutions that

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September 15, 2022
By Tracy Lawler
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Getting Ready to Renew Your College/University Food Service Contract or Go Out to Bid?

💡 Key Insight: Getting Ready to Renew or Rebid The period leading up to a food service contract renewal is one of the most leveraged moments in the operator relationship. Instit

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September 15, 2022
By Tracy Lawler
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Why Hire a Food Service Consultant?

Many organizations managing food service or retail programs operate for years without outside expertise — and often don’t realize what they’re missing until a contrac

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August 23, 2022
By Tracy Lawler
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Tips of the Trade to Maximize Earned Income from Food Services, Catering, Event Rental and Retail Stores

💡 Key Insight: Maximizing Earned Income Cultural institutions that consistently maximize earned income from food service, catering, retail, and event rental treat these programs

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June 15, 2022
By Tracy Lawler
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Thinking about moving to contract operation? Tips for a successful RFP process.

The selection process for a food service vendor in a higher education environment more closely resembles an important hiring decision than a procurement process. After all, the ven

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June 15, 2022
By Tracy Lawler
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Use your Summer Wisely

Those of you who work in a higher education environment probably just breathed a sigh of relief. The academic year is over, students have (mostly) departed campus, the main dining

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May 24, 2022
By Hollie Altman
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Showcase Showdown

For cultural institutions looking to grow private event revenue, one of the most underutilized strategies is the showcase — a self-hosted event designed to demonstrate your venue

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April 13, 2022
By David McCallum
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MCASD Celebrated it’s Opening on April 8, 2022! Congratulations to the MCASD Team!

On Friday, April 8th, JGL had the great privilege of attending the member’s preview and opening reception for the stunning new Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego in La Jolla, C

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JGL Consultants is a boutique food service and retail consultancy specializing in cultural institutions, higher education, and corporate dining. For 40+ years we have bridged the gap between institutional clients and the operators that serve them, delivering optimized financial results, stronger vendor relationships, and measurably better guest experiences.

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