Why Schools
Love Dishes2U
OUTSOURCE YOUR LUNCH PROGRAM
- Schools don’t have to manage a cafeteria or caterer
- Turnkey operations make this seamless for schools
- No cost to offer this program
- Customized menus to meet your school’s unique needs
- We provide all the registration materials and communications for families
- Dishes2U trains volunteers to help with lunch distribution
- Dishes2U handles any customer questions
- Parents will choose your school over another because of Dishes2U
HAPPY PARENTS
- Keep parents happy with easy-to-manage lunch accounts
- Credits and refunds issued with the click of a button
- Ordering deadline at 11am day prior to lunch
- Cancel lunches as late as 8am day of lunch
- World Class Customer Service Delivered by Dishes2U
HAPPY KIDS
- Kids get lunch fast with streamlined logistics for fulfilling lunch orders
- Variety of choices from their favorite restaurants
EASY TO USE ONLINE ORDERING PLATFORM
- No more worry about managing lunch reports
- Online, digital lunch menus with descriptions and pictures
- Staggered lunch hours easily accommodated
- Easy online platform to order, modify or cancel lunches 24/7
- Interactive check-in process
MARKETING DIFFERENTIATOR FOR PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS
- Schools promote the Dishes2U lunch program as a value-add to prospective families
YOUR FACULTY AND STAFF WILL LOVE DISHES2U
- No more “brown bagging” their lunch
- Reduced pricing
- Teacher & Staff Appreciation events
- Dishes2U gifts an Annual Teacher Luncheon (*for schools who offer Dishes2U 5x/week)
- Credit cards accepted so you can earn points without fees!
FUNDRAISING
- Parents can fundraise simply by ordering lunch
- Give back to school based on number of lunch items ordered
- Support school fundraisers, such as School Silent Auctions
HAPPY VOLUNTEERS
- Parents are happy to volunteer because Dishes2U makes it fun and easy
- Creates engagement and a community among the volunteers
- Receive discounted pricing on meals for their kiddos
BACK-TO-SCHOOL NIGHTS AND FIELD TRIPS
- Dishes2U invites restaurants to offer free samples at BTS nights and special events
- School lunches can be ordered and pre-packaged for field trips
Why Parents & Kids
Love Dishes2U
NO STRESS
- Avoid the hassle of shopping, prepping and packing a sack lunch
- No more forgotten lunches
- Customized orders allow for complete entrees or a la carte options
- Customized menus to meet your kid’s unique tastes and dietary needs
- Credits and refunds issued with the click of a button
- Ordering deadline at 11am day prior to lunch
- Cancel lunches as late as 8am day of lunch
- Easy online platform to order, modify or cancel lunches 24/7
- Credit cards accepted so you can earn points without fees!
LUNCHES KIDS ENJOY
- Variety kids crave
- Restaurants kids love
- Special diets and allergies accommodated
- No more complaints
- No more waste
- Average lunch costs $3.70
EXPEDITED LUNCH DISTRIBUTION
- Speedy lunch lines
- Kids get what they ordered
HEALTHY EATS
- Lunches that promote health and productivity
- Special diets and allergies accommodated
SHOW YOUR APPRECIATION
- Families can buy lunch any time for a favorite faculty or staff member
- Dishes2U facilitates Teacher & Staff Appreciation events
VOLUNTEER
- Become involved in your school and volunteer to distribute lunches
- Receive discounted pricing on your kid’s meals
- See your kid in school but outside the classroom
- Meet other parents and build a sense of community
FUNDRAISING
- Raise money for your school simply by ordering lunch
- Raise money for your school by gifting a favorite teacher lunch
EASY TO USE ONLINE ORDERING PLATFORM
- Convenient and intuitive online ordering platform
- Easy to manage your child’s lunch account
- Multiple kids and separate households are no problem
- Credits and refunds issued with the click of a button
- Available 24/7
- Mobile friendly
- Contact Dishes2U directly via phone and email
NO FEES FOR CREDIT CARD ORDERS
- Earn credit card points without credit card fees
- No processing fees
- No delivery fees
Why Restaurants
Love Dishes2U
EXPAND BRAND AWARENESS
- More kids try your food at school and request it “after hours”
- Visibility at Back-to-School Nights
- Branding on the Dishes2U website and marketing materials
INCREASE PROFITS
- Tap into increased lunchtime revenue
GET PAID QUICKLY
- Timely and accurate accounts payable
- Never worry about getting paid
TRAINING IN SOPS
- Dishes2U provides exclusive training for restaurant managers and staff (no charge)
- Easy for staff to “manage” the lunch program
EASY TO USE ONLINE ORDERING PLATFORM
- Saves Time
- Provides organized reports for order accuracy
- Streamlines logistics for lunch packaging, labeling and delivery
- Research and trends tracking can improve menu offerings
- Forecasting ingredient needs saves money and reduces waste
Why Camps and Others
Love Dishes2U
OUTSOURCE YOUR LUNCH PROGRAM
- You don’t have to manage a cafeteria or caterer
- Turnkey operations make this seamless
- No cost to offer this program
- Customized menus to meet your organization’s unique needs
- Dishes2U provides all the registration materials and communications
- Dishes2U trains volunteers to help with lunch distribution
- Dishes2U handles any customer questions
- Credit cards accepted so you can earn points without fees!
- Offering Dishes2U is a differentiator for your organization
- World Class Customer Service Delivered by Dishes2U
HAPPY CAMPERS
- Variety kids crave
- Restaurants kids love
- Parents love Dishes2U
- Special diets and allergies accommodated
- No more complaints
- No more waste
EASY TO USE ONLINE ORDERING PLATFORM
- Convenient and intuitive online ordering platform
- Online, digital lunch menus with descriptions and pictures
- Credits and refunds issued with the click of a button
- Easy online platform to order, modify or cancel lunches 24/7
- Mobile friendly
- Contact Dishes2U directly via phone and email
NO FEES FOR CREDIT CARD ORDERS
- Earn credit card points!
- No processing fees
- No delivery fees