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Description
MealManage is a comprehensive nutrition management software hosted in the cloud, tailored for schools and K-12 caterers to efficiently oversee meal programs. It caters to a variety of educational institutions, including public, private, and charter schools, by providing a wide array of features. Among its primary offerings is a mobile point-of-sale system that enables cafeteria staff to monitor meal distribution and update account balances instantly, even when offline. Schools can craft, modify, and release intricate menus while gaining real-time insights, accept pre-orders, and oversee inventory and production logs for their own kitchens. The platform allows parents to make online payments, while also supporting cash and check transactions at POS terminals. Additionally, MealManage streamlines the process for free and reduced meal applications by allowing parents to submit requests online, with schools able to approve these applications digitally, accompanied by automated reporting to state agencies. With robust reporting tools, schools can easily export data related to eligibility, orders, payments, and more, ensuring they have all the necessary information at their fingertips. This versatile software not only enhances operational efficiency but also improves communication between schools and families regarding meal program participation.
Description
Established in 2007, School Lunch Choice emerged in response to the increasing demand from charter and independent schools for innovative solutions to school lunch programs. At that time, Ben Burr was managing a small lunch catering service operating out of multiple restaurants he owned. It soon became clear that to expand this catering venture, a straightforward and efficient software application was essential. To address this need, he teamed up with technical co-founder Jared Rossean, who contributed a wealth of experience in POS systems, e-commerce, and shopping cart software development. Their collaboration resulted in an online ordering platform specifically designed for school lunches. This technological advancement propelled the catering business to unprecedented heights, leading to the servicing of over thirty schools and reaching tens of thousands of parents and students within just two years. The innovative software also facilitated millions of dollars in sales, marking a significant achievement in the realm of school dining solutions. This milestone exemplified how technology could transform traditional services into scalable operations.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
No
Integrations
No details available.
Integrations
No details available.
Pricing Details
Free
Free Trial
Yes
Free Version
Yes
Pricing Details
$25 per month
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
Yes
iPad App
Yes
Android App
Yes
Windows
No
Mac
Yes
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
Yes
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
No
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
Yes
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
MealManage
Country
United States
Website
www.mealmanage.com
Vendor Details
Company Name
School Lunch Choice
Founded
2008
Country
United States
Website
www.schoollunchchoice.com
Product Features
Product Features
Food Service Management
Costing
Yes
For Cafeterias
Yes
For Healthcare Facilities
No
Free / Reduced Meals
No
Inventory Management
No
Menu Planning
No
Nutritional Analysis
No
Online Payments / Funding
No
Point of Sale (POS)
No
Purchasing
No
Recipe Management
No
Schools
Yes
Tray Tracking
No