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