Educational Settings

The Future of Foodservice

Foodservice is changing and Rippe is here to help.

As schools prepare to re-open, we are envisioning the

future of foodservice design and asking questions to

develop interim and long-term solutions.

Many unknowns will shape the future.

• Can app ordering eliminate or minimize physical queues?

• How long will we need to accommodate social distancing?

• What changes will need to be permanently implemented?

• How will risk tolerance affect student and faculty behavior?

• Can operators afford to not have self-serve?

• How do we address cashless payments and payroll deduction?

• Could robotics replace customer self-customization?

• How will reduced enrollment impact foodservice operations?

We understand your unique challenges.

While we cannot fully predict what the new normal will look like,

we are already seeing foodservice operations making changes.

Meal delivery, remote orders, and self-pickup are quickly becoming the

standard in higher education. Flexible design and new technology are

keys to navigating changing campus needs and student expectations.

Interim Solutions

Across foodservice operations, safety solutions have been rapidly implemented to provide contactless interactions.

Some of the temporary solutions may translate into permanent fixtures.

• Plexiglass barriers at check-outs

• Crowd control breathe-guard railings

• Sanitation stations

• App-based, cash-free transactions

• Fully touchless interaction

• Modified menus to flex with needs

• Flexibility for in-room service

Retrofitting

Acrylic installations for crowd control, touchless POS stations, scan & go, and pass-through food counters will all require retrofitting.

Determining the best solution for your campus will require thoughtful analysis and space planning.

SAFETY MODIFICATIONSIf social comfort levels and expectations shift away from self-service food stations, Rippe can help with conversions to full-serve made-to-order stations and additional grab-and-go.

Design Forward

Innovative solutions–paired with new and existing technology–will be integral to shaping the future of foodservice.

If the future of foodservice is touchless, how will your campus adapt?

• Touchless Interactions

• Robotic Self-Serve Stations

• Food Lockers, Curbside delivery

• Grab & Go Models

• App-Based Ordering

• Geofencing and Order Pick-Up

• Touchless & Motion-Activated Devices

REDUCED EXPOSURECan technology eliminate or minimize physical queues? Foodservice is beginning to see a return to food lockers. These pick-up solutions reduce interactions and free-up employees to serve those who choose to dine in.

ROBOTIC DELIVERYInnovators are developing hygienic robotic solutions for touchless food delivery. With the addition of remote ordering and geofencing, the future of foodservice is technology applied well.

FILLING OPERATIONAL GAPSMeal delivery robots are being deployed at campuses across the country. Meal delivery systems, robotic or otherwise, help facility operators reduce infection risk and address staffing shortages.

We need to adapt foodservice while social distancing is

needed and beyond. There are a lot of questions to be

answered and we do not know exactly what the future will

entail. We do know that thoughtful planning will provide

effective foodservice design solutions now and in the future.

We value your perspectives and welcome your questions and feedback.Please reach out to us for any needs that arise.

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