Contribute to the Numbers That Drive Decisions – Industry Survey Now Open
In healthcare and senior dining, every decision matters. From meal service strategies to operational workflows, foodservice directors and operators are constantly navigating challenges that affect both patient satisfaction and organizational efficiency. But what if you could help shape the future of the industry with the investment of only 15 minutes of your day?
That is where the Fifth Annual AHF State of the Industry Survey comes in! In just 15 minutes, your insights can have industry wide impact, nation-wide. Your input can help guide trends, influence best practices, and help Operators across the country make strategic, data-driven decisions.
Why Your Voice Matters
Operators like you live in the realities of healthcare and senior dining each and every day. You understand the challenges of staging, technology integration, patient and resident expectations, and more. By sharing your experiences, you provide the data that AHF and industry partners use to:
- Identify emerging trends in patient and resident dining
- Identify developing trends in retail operations and customer expectations
- Highlight effective operational strategies that others can adopt
- Inform decisions that strengthen healthcare and senior dining across the county
Turn Your Experience into Actionable Insights
The survey and the data provided form the foundation of the annual AHF State of the Industry Report (STIR). This exclusive member resource translates real-world operational challenges and successes into insights that leaders can rely on. Your input ensures that the report reflects the day-to-day creativity, innovation, successes, and challenges happening in operations like yours across the country.
A Small Investment for a BIG Impact
It takes only 15 minutes to participate, but the effects are long-lasting! By contributing your perspective, you are helping to shape the strategies and decisions that will define the future or our industry.
Make it Count
Encourage your peers to participate as well; all operators are welcome to participate, current AHF membership is not required. The more voices that are included, the stronger and more representative the report becomes. Together, we can create a clear picture of the industry’s evolving landscape and help ensure every decision made is backed by real, actionable insights.
Deadline to Participate:
November 28, 2025
Your Experience Matters. Your Voice is Essential.
Your 15 Minutes Can Shape the Industry!




