Back-to-School Foodservice for Today’s Students
Gen Z and Gen Alpha differ in significant ways from previous generations. Foodservice operators need to account for these differences to make cafeterias, on-campus operations, and other student-friendly options their first choice.
Back-to-school foodservice is changing. Students of all ages aren’t just diverging from millennial preferences, Gen Z and Gen Alpha are developing unique tastes as well. From spending habits to social media, student-friendly operations should rethink Gen Z coffee, snacking, and more. For instance: did you know that 1 in 3 Gen Z students have travelled international, which changed their tastes?1
Check out our insights and key takeaways about back-to-school foodservice today, including:
- Global and dietary variety
- High schoolers vs. college students
- Custom cold coffee
- The role of social media
Source: 1. Datassential Gen Z Evolving Habits–Elevate Huddle (Nov 2024)