10 Tips To Increase Participation

Transform the way students view the cafeteria by making changes to the environment:

'Brand' the cafeteria with a name (Could be based on school mascot, for example: 'The Dog House' or 'Pirate's Cove')
Introduce a color scheme to the dining and serving area
Install a variety of seating types (Booths, Counters, Hi-top Tables)
Create a specially decorated table or area for the band, sports team or other groups
Display colorful artwork to promote healthy eating and active lifestyles
Plan a space to focus on student produced artwork
Get new menu boards to make choices look more attractive
Speed up the line by taking condiments out of the servery and into the dining space with the use of condiment centers on castors with lockable storage
Improve traffic flow with directional signage
Use enclosed trash receptacles (just like quick serve restaurants) to hide unappetizing trash and encourage students to keep the area clean

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