Southwest Foodservice Excellence (SFE), one of the nation's largest and most innovative K-12 food service providers, sought our expertise to refresh their brand and enhance their sales and marketing materials. The goal was to better represent SFE's "fresh-from-scratch" approach and stand out in an industry dominated by large, standardized food service corporations. SFE turned to MODintelechy to drive these initiatives.
Southwest Foodservice Excellence
Elevating Brand Positioning for a Leading K-12 School Meal Provider
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Work
MODintelechy began by uncovering what makes SFE truly unique through comprehensive discovery efforts, including stakeholder interviews, student surveys, and alignment of brand values. We identified key differentiators: SFE’s "Chef-led, chef-run" philosophy under the leadership of Chef and CEO Monty Staggs, their pioneering introduction of food trucks to schools, and the innovative use of a mobile ordering app. These insights informed our core messaging: "Innovation Baked In" and "Taste the Difference."
MODintelechy then crafted a refreshed visual identity that emphasized SFE’s distinctive qualities. The new brand aesthetic featured vibrant imagery, organic patterns, modern typography, and concise, impactful copywriting. We revitalized SFE’s proposals, created a comprehensive digital marketing kit, and developed a brand guide to ensure consistency across all sales and marketing collateral, empowering the sales team to effectively tell SFE’s story.
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Results
The refreshed brand positioning and visual identity have been met with enthusiastic feedback, both internally and externally. SFE continues to thrive as a leader in the K-12 foodservice industry, with ongoing partnerships in digital innovation and marketing strategy.