Food Service Management

Minnesota State University, Mankato is seeking a supplier to manage its dining services program. The program includes residential dining, retail dining, catering, and concessions. The supplier will be responsible for providing high-quality food services, managing facilities, and maintaining high standards of excellence. The university is looking for a strategic partner that can collaborate closely to ensure the dining services program reflects the university's culture and meets evolving campus needs. • The supplier must include Starbucks and Chick-fil-A in their proposal as essential components of the dining program. • The supplier must propose a capital improvement plan for campus retail dining operations. • The supplier must propose creative strategies to increase dining program revenue without raising prices. • The supplier must propose a plan for managing concessions at major athletic events. • The supplier must propose a strategy for regular culinary rotation to prevent menu fatigue.