Planning Guidelines, Process & Tools
Guidelines
The Food Service Planning Guidelines clearly outline the entire process of proposing, planning, constructing and opening a food service operation on campus. Specific items addressed in the guidelines and process diagrams include:
- Roles and responsibilities
- Required review approvals
- Campus planning philosophies and strategies
- Overview of the tasks and timeframes in each of the process phases
Download:
Proposal Forms & Tools
The following downloadable and fillable forms are required for Phase 1: Unit Proposal & Institutional Review, outlined in the Food Service Planning Guidelines.

Food Service Proposal Form
Used to indicate the unit need for a food operation, to describe the proposed concept and location, and to provide building infrastructure, financial, and operational details.
When to Submit: Submit anytime during year.

Financial Proforma
Submitted in conjunction with Food Service Proposal Form, provides estimated site build-out costs, operational costs, labor costs, and sales and revenue projections.
When to Submit: Submit with Food Service Proposal Form.

Submit all forms to Food Service Review Committee Chair:
Kambiz Khalili
Associate Vice President for Student Life
Email: foodplanning@umich.edu
For More Information
For more information on the food service planning process, guidelines, or tools, or for assistance in completing the proposal process, contact:
Kambiz Khalili
Food Service Review Committee Chair
Associate Vice President for Student Life
Email: foodplanning@umich.edu
Phone: 734.763.1291