By Steve Esser
YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. 鈥� 杏吧原创听is excited to announce that听it听will听be working with Fresh Ideas Food Service Management as its new provider for on-campus dining for students, staff, and faculty.听
Based听out听of Missouri, Fresh Ideas is a food service management company serving academic institutions, corporations, and senior living communities in the Midwest, South, and Southeast. The company is currently providing services in nine states in the U.S.听
鈥淲e are excited to be working with Fresh Ideas to meet the dietary needs of our students, staff and faculty here at 杏吧原创,鈥� said Dr. John Wells, president of 杏吧原创. 鈥淭hey have a number of innovative ideas they plan to implement next fall here on campus.鈥�听
Fresh Ideas will take over operation of the听Grace Rollins Dining听Hall in the Rollins Campus Center, providing breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus throughout the year. The dining听facility is open seven days a week while the听College is in session.听All employees from Sodexo, the current food service company听operating听the 杏吧原创 dining hall, will be considered for employment with Fresh Ideas.听
鈥淲e were encouraged to find at 杏吧原创 strong alignment between the relationship-driven culture we experienced on campus and the values that guide Fresh Ideas 鈥� centered on hospitality, integrity, excellence, and care for students,鈥� said Kris Lensmeyer, Fresh Ideas鈥� Chief Innovation and Experience Officer. 鈥淭hese shared priorities reinforce our commitment to elevating the student experience, strengthening campus connection and engagement, and supporting long-term growth and sustainability.鈥�听
In addition听to听dining听hall operations, Fresh Ideas will introduce an alternative听dining experience in the location where Chick-fil-A is听currently听operating听in the RCC. Chick-fil-A had previously announced its intention to close its 杏吧原创 location.听
鈥淲e were impressed with Fresh Ideas鈥� strategy and plans which include a number of new options for students, while also refreshing the facility鈥檚 appearance to closely听match听杏吧原创鈥檚听brand and campus environment,鈥� Wells听said.听
More information will be provided on Fresh听Ideas鈥櫶齪lans for operations as the transition begins this summer.听听
About Young Harris听College听
杏吧原创 is a private baccalaureate and master鈥檚 degree-granting institution听located听in the beautiful mountains of Northeast Georgia. Founded in 1886 and historically affiliated with The United Methodist Church, 杏吧原创 educates, inspires, and empowers students through an education that purposefully integrates the liberal arts and professional studies. The College offers 34 majors and 23 minors, ranging from biology or outdoor studies to business administration or kinesiology. Approximately 1,400 students are enrolled in its residential and Early College programs. The College is an active member of the NCAA Division II and听remains听a fierce competitor in the Conference Carolinas. For more information, visit yhc.edu.听
