Seven Reason College Dining Programs Love Smart Food Lockers

What 500+ students and foodservice directors say about food lockers

Campus dining is evolving fast—and smart lockers are playing a bigger role in making it work.

In this new research study from Apex and Florida International University, students and operators share what’s working, what’s not, and what’s next.

You’ll get real data and practical insights from across U.S. campuses, like:

    • 92% of students say lockers save time
    • 70% of operators say lockers improve their program’s reputation
    • 52% foodservice managers report faster pickups and less congestion
Once it started to run, the overall effectiveness of the food lockers appeared.

– Foodservice Manager, Apex-FIU study

See what’s really happening at campuses like yours

From pickup speed and labor savings to food quality and guest satisfaction, this report delivers key findings that can help guide your own implementation or optimize the system you already have.

Whether you’re making the case internally or just want to know what students expect, this is the report you’ll want in your back pocket.