Industry Membership

Who we are
NACUFS industry members span the full spectrum of collegiate dining support—food and equipment manufacturers, distributors, brokers, service providers, councils, boards, trade associations, advisory commissions, and more.

Why join
You deserve a professional organization that delivers measurable value—not just networking. NACUFS is the only association dedicated exclusively to serving college and university foodservice professionals.

Your connection to decision-makers
As a member, you gain a direct line to the people who make purchasing decisions on campuses nationwide. Through our comprehensive Industry Member Benefits, you’ll have multiple ways to showcase your products, share your expertise, and build lasting relationships with collegiate dining leaders.

Visibility

Before a prospect can become a customer, they need to know who you are and what you offer. As a NACUFS industry member, you have access to exclusive advertising and sponsorship opportunities that put your brand in front of a highly targeted audience—campus dining decision-makers who are looking for solutions like yours.

Exhibit at Showcase

Showcase is a dynamic highlight of our annual National Conference and Spring Conferences, bringing together industry partners and campus dining professionals in one lively space. It’s your opportunity to explore innovative products, discover the latest trends, and connect directly with the companies shaping the future of collegiate dining.

NACUFS Marketplace

Marketplace is like your year-round online Showcase, connecting industry members with campus dining professionals anytime, anywhere. Every industry member receives a free listing, making it easy for potential partners to find you. Want to stand out? Upgrade options start at just $99, giving you enhanced visibility and more ways to showcase your products and services.

Connections that matter

Networking is at the heart of every professional association—and NACUFS industry members enjoy connections that truly count. You’ll engage not only with fellow industry professionals in foodservice, but also with institutional members who make key decisions on their campuses.

Mutual benefits

These relationships work both ways:

  • They look to you for solutions that improve the effectiveness, quality, and efficiency of their programs.
  • You gain valuable feedback on product development and discover needs your services can meet.

Ways to connect and grow

As an industry member, you can:

  • Participate in or speak at NACUFS events.
  • Use the online member search to build your network.
  • Submit articles to Campus Dining Today®, our official magazine.
  • Volunteer for the Industry Advisory Task Force, guiding the Board of Trustees on sponsorship, exhibiting, and industry services (plus other volunteer opportunities).

Leveraging Your Membership

Industry members are critical to the success of the association and to our institutional members!

NACUFS values you as a partner and we look to you to guide us with your knowledge and valuable insights as well as the belief we are building a long-standing, mutually beneficial relationship. Our institutional members look to you as a critical component in the success of their collegiate foodservice program through your products and services.

Membership details

Annual dues (2026): $775 (USD) 

  • 2026 rate available October 1, 2025
  • Industry members joining prior to October 1, 2025: 
    • $375 for the remainder of 2025 plus $775 for 2026

Term: Calendar year (January–December)

Questions? Email membership@NACUFS.org.