Studies & Research

Since the very beginning of Corporate Dining, Inc., we have conducted original research and studies covering a range of topics for corporate foodservice facilities. 

We gather data from a large pool of corporations in many regions around the United States, representing private, public and government entities with varying facility sizes (please see Clients, Participants & Partners).

The strength of this aggregate data provides a good end result for the final numbers and conclusions. Participants and FoodMark® members use these valuable tools to improve practices, benchmark internally, and provide data for upper management reporting.

If you would care to view one of the studies listed below, or participate in our current studies, please contact us via the website or phone us at 440-247-8679. We will be glad to discuss your request with you.

Study titles include:

• The Annual Pricing, Excess / (Deficit) & Participation Study (each year, 1999 - 2009)
• Hourly Wage Study (2003, 2001)
• Impact of Dining Services on Corporate Productivity (2008, 2003, 1998)
• Retail Stores Study (2005, 2004)
• Alcohol Policy Study
• Coffee Bar Study
• Dining Services Cashless Systems
• Executive Dining Room Study
• Facilities Services Study
• Hourly Labor Wage Study
• Outside Catering Study
• Paid Meal Study
• Vending Study
• Vend Misers Study

In addition to original research, we regularly conduct studies and surveys on specific topics by special request from our FoodMark® clients. The above list is inclusive of both original research and special request topics. We will continue to support our members in this way.