Author: Kim Royster

Wingate University, one of the fastest-growing small universities nationally, contracted The Pulse Group to assist with assessing the costs/benefits of self-operated versus contract foodservice. Following the decision to remain contract operated, we then assisted in developing the RFP, managing the RFP/contractor selection process, and playing...

The Pulse Group was retained by Kent State University to undertake a focused review of the foodservice contract operations. Our work included a foodservice business plan with action steps detailing specific financial, operational, service, organizational development and communication strategies and tactics. In addition, a variety...

The Pulse Group is currently working with Tufts University and Stantec Architects to develop building plans for the conference, event, visitor and retail elements of the Joyce Cummings Center, a planned 140,000 square foot mixed-use academic and University “gateway” project on the University’s main campus....

The Pulse Group is pleased to be retained by University of California San Diego Housing Dining and Hospitality to provide strategic planning advisory services for college food service including both residential and retail dining including a comparative analysis against the National Association of College and...

The Pulse Group is engaged by Washington State University Dining Services to help in crafting a plan that will provide strategic guidance for existing campus food operations, create a vision/direction for potential future efforts and help to strengthen the image/appeal of the WSU dining brand. Additionally...

The Pulse Group is working with the City of Irvine, California, Department of Parks and Recreation -- providing business advisory services for a 225-acre multi-use sports complex (baseball, softball, volleyball, soccer, lacrosse and tennis) at the Great Park, now under construction. When completed over the next couple of years, the Great Park will...