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talks between GSCO and Chik-Fil-A breaking down before they could make a deal. Eventually GSCO sent out an RFP (request for proposal) and Campuscafe was the first and only company to make a bid. Barot described the level of commitment and confidence they have put into GSCO as “not typical” when compared to some of their other clients. The evidence is in the receipts; Campuscafe has provided their own serving license and build out with virtually no budgetary help from GSCO. Campuscafe pays a high premium to be here and both Barot and Jones are hoping it pays off in the long run. “This is a moneymaker for the school” said Jones with Barot hoping that the café’s “state of the art sustainability” will ultimately lead to success.Jones helped arrange for Campuscafe’s arrival on campus and spoke highly of the company’s “high level of marketing and professionalism” adding that he appreciated that the café was “specifically aimed at students.” Campuscafe has already had a “soft-open” for their new store with a grand opening planned for a later date. Once that happens, students should expect a bigger Nathan Kerce menu, special events, and other surVoice A&E Editor 924218409@gsc.edu prises throughout the semester.