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Fayetteville, NC & Cincinnati,
OH – June 2024 / NewsmakerAlert:
Sodexo,
a global leader in integrated foodservice and facilities management services,
is excited to announce a new 10-year partnership with Methodist
University. This collaboration aims to enhance the campus dining experience
through innovative services and culinary excellence.
With
approximately 50 Sodexo employees dedicated to Methodist University, this
partnership will introduce well-known brands including Starbucks (specifically,
a We Proudly Serve Starbucks) on campus. Additionally, innovative Just
Baked technology will be implemented to provide convenient and fresh options
for the university community.
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“We
are thrilled to partner with Methodist University to deliver an outstanding
dining experience for students, faculty, and staff,” said Richard
McMullen, General Manager, Dining Services. “Our commitment to quality
and innovation will ensure diverse and engaging dining options that cater
to their needs and preferences.”
These
innovations include:
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Commitment
to Enhancing the Dining Experience: Sodexo plans to introduce smart
vending machines to reach additional locations across campus. This initiative
will cater to graduate students, the nursing population, commuter students,
and more.
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Comprehensive
Resident Dining Services: The resident dining program will feature
allergen-free Simple Servings©, made-to-order stations, and options
tailored to athletes and international students.
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Community
Building Initiatives: Faculty and staff will receive one complimentary
entry per week into the Green & Gold Dining Hall, fostering a sense
of community and providing an opportunity to experience the new dining
services.
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Future
Upgrades: The existing Chick-fil-A on campus will be upgraded to a
full-service location next year, further enhancing the dining options available
to the university community.
“We’re
happy to announce our partnership with Sodexo, aimed at continually enhancing
our campus dining experience,” said Dr.
William H. Walker, Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students
at Methodist University. “Our students, faculty, and staff appreciate time
together at the Green & Gold Dining Hall, Chick-fil-A, or just relaxing
and enjoying a cup of coffee. Leveraging Sodexo’s expertise and leadership
in culinary innovation, we’re confident that this collaboration will be
extremely successful in catering to the evolving needs of our campus community.”
The
partnership between Sodexo and Methodist University represents a significant
expansion for Sodexo in North Carolina and signifies a shared vision of
elevating the campus dining experience, fostering community, and delivering
exceptional hospitality.
About
Methodist University
Methodist
University is an independent, four-year institution of higher education
with approximately 2,000 students from across the U.S. and more than 50
countries. MU offers more than 80 undergraduate and graduate degree programs
(including doctoral-level options) on campus and online. MU has been ranked
as the “No. 1, Most Diverse University in North Carolina (2021-22 and 2022-23),”
features more than 75 student clubs and organizations, plus 20 NCAA intercollegiate
sports (with 40 team national championships). To learn more about Methodist
University, please visit Methodist.edu.
About
Sodexo North America
Sodexo
North America is part of a global, Fortune 500 company with a presence
in 45 countries. Sodexo specializes in sustainable food service and valued
experiences, in all 50 U.S. states, Canada, Puerto Rico and Guam, at every
moment in life: learn, work, heal and play. Additionally, the company indirectly
supports additional jobs through its annual purchases of goods and services
from small to large businesses. Sodexo North America is committed to meeting
the challenges of everyday life with a dual goal: to improve the quality
of life of our employees and those we serve, and contribute to the economic,
social and environmental progress in the communities where we operate.
Our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better
life for all. Visit
us.Sodexo.com
for more information.
Media
Contacts:
Drew
Nannis
SVP,
Brand and Communications
301-987-4456
LinkedIn
Heidi
Bullman
Public
Relations Manager
223-345-0178
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