Food Service

Procurement Support

We help operators identify plant-forward transitions that lower ingredient spend and reduce exposure to volatile animal-protein prices. Our guidance creates consistent, scalable procurement savings across accounts.

Market Demand Intelligence

Our national student network and culinary board provides real-time feedback on menus and products, ensuring offerings reflect true student demand. This helps operators boost satisfaction and stay competitive in contract renewals.

Sustainability Alignment

We support operators in building plant-forward strategies that advance institutional Scope 3 goals and strengthen ESG reporting. This positions providers as credible sustainability leaders in higher education.

RFP & MOG Support

We offer proven RFP language and menu order guide guidance that helps providers streamline bids and secure preferred product placement. This reduces friction in contracting and procurement processes.

Scalable Pilots

We design easy-to-implement pilots that can expand across multiple campuses with student lead support and standardized toolkits. Operators gain repeatable models that drive impact and efficiency.

Brand Leadership & Visibility

We highlight partner success across conferences, campus events, and student networks, elevating their role in climate-aligned dining. This strengthens brand reputation with universities seeking innovative solutions.

Benefits for Food Service Providers

We partner with food service providers to identify and scale cost-effective, plant-forward procurement strategies across their institutional accounts. Through student-powered insights, distributor negotiations, and category-specific product guidance, Upgrade Dining helps operators strengthen menu satisfaction, lower ingredient costs, and advance sustainability commitments. We support providers in navigating RFP language, achieving preferred product status, and building plant-forward programs that work across diverse campuses—while spotlighting their leadership at national conferences like NACAS. Interested in exploring a pilot or national partnership? Contact us at admin@upgradedining.org