Avendra has designed programs and services to meet the unique needs of higher education. We help self-operating institutions set up strategic supply chain partners and identify procurement strategies, while maintaining full control of their operations.  We understand that higher education customers, whether public or private, are striving for diverse, healthy and environmentally conscious products for their menus.

Today’s collegiate food & beverage operations are complicated and diverse requiring different needs for dining halls, retail operations and convenience stores.  Pressure from administration to minimize costs and maximize revenues is compounded by student demands for higher quality, more choices and the latest trends.  Rising labor costs make running efficient food & beverage operations increasingly challenging.

Colleges and universities expect a lot from their supplier partners and so do we – our collaborative partnership agreements deliver comprehensive value and unparalleled customer service. In addition to pricing advantages on flexible product options, Avendra offers “beyond-GPO” services: constant support in quality assurance, food safety, sustainability, staff education, financial reporting and profitability.