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<\/a>university\u2019s fifth-year partnership with SodexoMAGIC, in Los Angeles on Tuesday.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt was a great honor and privilege to meet an American icon who has invested an enormous amount of his time, talent, and treasure in the African American community by blazing trails for aspiring and current athletes and inspiring entrepreneurship,\u201d said Bynum. \u201cJackson State is excited about the future of our ongoing relationship with SodexoMAGIC.\u00a0Since partnering with the university, the company has made significant investments in our food service program and infrastructure.\u201d<\/p>\n
SodexoMAGIC provides comprehensive dining management and catering services to JSU, including service for residential student meal plans, retail dining, a convenience store, and franchise outlets: Chick-fil-A, Pizza Hut, and Burger King.<\/p>\n
Throughout the partnership, there have been several capital investments, including\u00a0Chick-fil-A\u00a0renovations in fall 2018,\u00a0renovations in the Heritage Dining Hall in summer 2019, and the addition of SubConnection, planned for a fall 2019 opening.<\/p>\n
Upcoming service enhancements will consist of new menus overseen by Chef G. Garvin, nationally acclaimed TV host, author, and NAACP Image Award winner; a mobile\u00a0app feature for daily menu items and wellness tips; and allergen-friendly meal programs to support vegetarians and other specialized dietary needs.<\/p>\n
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