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40% say they do not plan to get food from on-campus dining facilities due to safety concerns Of the remaining students who are still willing to utilize on-campus dining, food service and vending options: • 85% are worried about how they will order and pay for meals if contactless options are not available to them on campus • If you are evaluating how to modify a university or college food service for COVID-19 requirements, this might be an ideal time to test the waters with micro markets and smart vending food service options. To comply with COVID-19 requirements and improve safety and health for students and faculty, colleges and universities are evaluating changes in course delivery, on-campus living arrangements, college food service, sports, arts, clubs and similar enrichment programs and more. Decentralizing dining by placing contactless college food service options throughout your campus provides students and faculty with safer ways to buy and consume food.

Micro market hosts locations can take this opportunity to partner with their market operator to reintroduce their micro market break room to those employees. Having a great onsite company break room with fresh foods can encourage employees to stay on-site for meals and breaks. You can use meal allowances, one-time use coupons, or product promotions to show appreciation to your employees and encourage them to use the market. With health and safety at top of mind for everyone right now returning to the workplace, working with your market operator on some or all of these ideas can help maintain the confidence of your employees.

Employee perks in the form of food and snacks can go a long way to help boost morale. If you have a micro market in your break room or office, initiating some perks may be easier than you think. Your market operator can help you implement any of these employee rewards programs quickly and easily. Designate promotions or discounts on items in your market for an added perk for your staff These opportunities can help boost convenience and productivity for your employees.

A solution like a micro market can offer the convenience of food service, without overhead costs associated with running an on-site cafeteria or always having your employees leaving the office to get a bite to eat. These markets include an array of fresh and healthy options including salads, sandwiches, frozen entrees, and really anything else that may be in demand for your employees. Employers who set up a micro market in their employee break rooms can enjoy a variety of benefits including improved employee efficiency and enhanced company culture. Here at Avanti Markets, we provide plenty of options to build a micro market that best suits both the employer and employee needs.