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LSU’s new look adds house, local concepts

Mike Buzalka, Executive Features Editor

October 26, 2017

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When Louisiana State University (LSU) revamped its student union, it took the opportunity to switch out some concepts in favor of brands developed by the university, dining services provider Chartwells and local restaurateurs.

“The new locations were part of a strategy to introduce new dining brands and enhance the overall dining experience on campus while also offering students fresh, healthy and customizable options,” says Ben Southard, vice president of operations for Chartwells at LSU.

They join existing units like Panda Express, McDonald’s, Einstein Bros. Bagels, Smoothie King and Chick-fil-A in the complex.

About the Author

Mike Buzalka

Executive Features Editor, Food Management

Mike Buzalka is executive features editor for Food Management and contributing editor to Restaurant Hospitality, Supermarket News and Nation’s Restaurant News. On Food Management, Mike has lead responsibility for compiling the annual Top 50 Contract Management Companies as well as the K-12, College, Hospital and Senior Dining Power Players listings. He holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in English Literature from John Carroll University. Before joining Food Management in 1998, he served as for eight years as assistant editor and then editor of Foodservice Distributor magazine. Mike’s personal interests range from local sports such as the Cleveland Indians and Browns to classic and modern literature, history and politics.

Mike Buzalka’s areas of expertise include operations, innovation and technology topics in onsite foodservice industry markets like K-12 Schools, Higher Education, Healthcare and Business & Industry.

Mike Buzalka’s experience:

Executive Features Editor, Food Management magazine (2010-present)

Contributing Editor, Restaurant Hospitality, Supermarket News and Nation’s Restaurant News (2016-present)

Associate Editor, Food Management magazine (1998-2010)

Editor, Foodservice Distributor magazine (1997-1998)

Assistant Editor, Foodservice Distributor magazine (1989-1997)

 

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