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Frictionless retail dining experiences for today’s campus communities

Increase engagement, satisfaction and belonging with connected, student-centered solutions. Sodexo delivers flexible dining formats, digital innovation and branded retail programs that create vibrant campus communities centered on connection, food trends and ease of service.

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Why modern campus retail programs matter 

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    Flexible retail dining options

    Our grab-and-go markets, cafés, food halls, micro-markets, food trucks, kiosks and mobile pick-up solutions offer flexible retail solutions that connect students no matter where, when and how they prefer to dine.
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    Connected campus technology

    Mobile ordering, delivery robots, smart vending, AI checkout and digital engagement tools simplify life on campus. Our frictionless retail experiences improve speed, access and keep students connected throughout the day.
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    Student-inspired retail concepts

    Shaped by student insights, local influences and emerging dining trends, our retail concepts and campus markets reflect the identity of each campus community. These tailored experiences encourage connection, strengthen campus culture and drive student engagement.
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    Trusted brand partnerships

    Sodexo’s partnerships with national and regional brands bring familiar favorites as well as innovative dining concepts to universities, enhancing retail variety, satisfaction, and student engagement through evolving trends.
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Food Hive: A flexible campus market designed for student lifestyles

Food Hive combines fresh meals, curated snacks and seamless technology solutions into one connected retail dining experience. Designed to support convenience, flexibility and community, Food Hive increases student dining participation, improves satisfaction and keeps up with everchanging student expectations.

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Frictionless retail dining experiences in action

The rise of campus convenience stores 

What does Gen Z really want from campus convenience stores? Explore the top trends driving student wellness, community and satisfaction. 

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Technology that meets students where they are

Discover how Mashgin AI-powered checkout at Batten University cut wait times, improved access, and helped drive a 170% increase in campus traffic.

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Fast, flexible and frictionless ways to shop

Amazon's cutting-edge Just Walk Out technology embraces convenience and improves operations by eliminating checkout lines and expanding student access. 

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Convenience that keeps up with student life

Get a glimpse at how smart vending delivers fresh, hot meals in 60 seconds and expands convenience around the clock.

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Digital solutions that power seamless campus convenience

Sodexo’s integrated digital tools connect students to dining, retail and campus services via mobile ordering, loyalty programs, frictionless payments and personalized communication. These innovations simplify the retail experience while improving convenience, engagement and operational efficiency. 

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Students expect campus dining to be flexible and always accessible

Our Student Lifestyle Survey found that 62% of students prioritize 24/7 access to food as non-negotiable in campus dining. Sodexo’s dining solutions help students stay full all day, every day.

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Curated retail dining experiences

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