Food-focused colleges and universities are exploring convenience formats in a way that students find compelling. All of a sudden, a competitive threat to c-stores has emerged on campus as university dining services leverage a captive audience of younger consumers hungry for variety, quality and speed of service. The University of Massachusetts Amherst campus has more than 30 foodservice locations, including a half-dozen retail outlets. All accept the university’s meal plans, Dining Dollars and UCard debit card, as well as cash and credit cards. In the Dining Dollars program, students set aside a dollar amount to use at the university dining halls, retail dining locations, University Club and restaurants, as well as food trucks and concessions.

Source: Ethiopian News December 12, 2017 20:15 UTC