Sodexo has announced plans to open nearly 100 'Food Hive' micro markets across US college campuses by 2026.

Food Hive is Sodexo's modular, scalable, and white-label-ready campus convenience store. It supports local partners and minority- and women-owned businesses by featuring their products alongside other healthy options for students.

Sodexo's goal of opening around 30 locations during the 2024-2025 academic year is in progress.

Sodexo's campus head of marketing, Drew Nannis, said: “We know that Gen Z prefers shopping experiences that support their community while getting what they want as fast as possible with frictionless checkout. Food Hive delivers just that, fueling stronger campus communities and providing the convenience today’s students need.”

Rose Wilson, district manager for Sodexo at Northern Arizona University, added: “This innovative c-store will not only provide our students with a diverse selection of hot and cold food options but also meet their personal and grocery needs. The modern flow of the store, including self-checkout, will enhance efficiency and convenience for everyone. I can't wait for our students to experience this fantastic one-stop-shop addition to our campus when we open in the spring of 2025.”