Savvy Property Owners Invest in Outdoor Grills for Student Housing

College students these days aren't stuck eating pizza, ramen, and gaining the "freshman 15" like previous generations. Savvy property managers are catching onto this trend and adding grills to student housing to attract renters.

Today's undergraduates and graduate students are much more focused on health and nutrition than ever before. Studies show that while 80% of millennials care about healthy eating, Gen Z takes it even further. Here's what recent research reveals:

• Nearly 75% follow a specific diet or eating pattern.
• About 27% regularly track their calorie intake.
• 26% are advocates for clean eating.
• 19% identify as vegan or vegetarian.

It's also worth noting that college students tend to pay attention to nutritional labels when shopping. Food preparation is a serious matter for them. Having access to natural gas or propane patio grills is becoming a key consideration when choosing student housing. Preparing meals on multi-family patio grills helps lock in natural juices, flavors, and nutrients.

Property owners looking to appeal to nearby college students should seriously consider investing in grills for student housing. These investments can yield great returns with liquid propane or natural gas patio grills.

Calculating Outdoor Grill Space and Number of Renters

When integrating one or more outdoor patio grills into a multi-family living space, it's essential to first determine the available space and the number of residents. Typically, an off-campus housing facility with 50 or more tenants will require several grilling stations. Standard pedestal grills usually cater to the cooking needs of about five people at a time.

In a multi-family setting, not everyone will be grilling on the same day or schedule. College students' varying class schedules help reduce grill congestion. However, weekends and holidays might see a bottleneck around the liquid propane or natural gas grills. These are some considerations when thinking about grill investments.

• Install multiple pedestal grills on your communal outdoor patios to accommodate more students.
• Create a full outdoor kitchen around a large-capacity stainless steel grill.
• Use a prefabricated grill island to save money on a custom outdoor kitchen.
• Install a prefabricated grill island where a custom outdoor countertop might be too heavy, such as on rooftop patios.

The number and capacity of the grill(s) should match the patio's square footage. Pedestal grills are ideal for smaller spaces since they require minimal square footage. Some propane patio grills can be cart-mounted, allowing residents to move them into place when needed and store them away during inclement weather or non-use periods.

The most appealing grills for student housing are stainless steel models that serve as the focal point of a comprehensive grilling area. Cast aluminum grills are also popular among student housing due to their compact size, allowing more people to use the appliance simultaneously.

Adding grill accessories like side burners, warming racks, and even an infrared rotisserie burner can make a big difference. Naturally, property owners will need a 60-minute gas shutoff grill timer to prevent wasting fuel, a feature that comes standard on all our T-Series commercial grills.

Ways to Promote Grills for Student Housing

Attracting college renters has never been easier. Gen Zers are all about the internet, where property owners can advertise for free. Platforms like Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist are essential tools. These sites let property owners list details about available housing along with facility features. This gives property managers a great opportunity to highlight outdoor living areas and high-quality stainless steel patio grills.

When enticing students to lease an apartment, don't hesitate to post pictures of grilling favorites. Images of juicy burgers, chicken wings, veggie kabobs, and more drive home the message that your facility offers a desirable quality of life. As poet Maya Angelou once said, "People will never forget how you made them feel." Even the thought of preparing food on multi-family patio grills is tempting.

Moving from the planning stage to having a unique selling point for your complex requires effort. You'll need one or more high-quality outdoor patio grills that can withstand tough weather, provide reliable service, and produce even heat distribution. Residential living facilities often choose durable T-Series grills to avoid negative social media reviews, which college students take seriously.

PGS T-Series Multi-Family Patio Grills

The PGS T-Series offers various options suitable for diverse outdoor grilling needs. The T-Series includes excellent cast aluminum grills as well as large-capacity stainless steel natural gas and liquid propane patio grills for complete outdoor kitchens. These high-quality multi-family patio grills are built to withstand harsh weather and corrosion. They can be used in many ways to meet the needs of small groups and large gatherings. A deeper look into the T-Series details might reveal the best-suited options.

PGS T-30 Pedestal Grills

T-30 grills can run on either liquid propane or natural gas. Often set up as pedestal grills, they deliver 30,000 BTUs to heat 330 square inches of direct grilling space. Made with heavy-duty cast aluminum, T-30 barbecue grills come with a convenient stainless steel side shelf. As grills for student housing, these PGS models can also be cart-mounted. This flexibility is useful for off-campus housing facilities that need mobility.

PGS T-40 Patio Grills

Similar to the T-30s, the PGS T-40 grills are constructed with heavy-duty cast aluminum and can be cart-mounted or installed as pedestal grills. The main difference is that T-40 produces 40,000 BTUs to evenly distribute heat over 434 square inches of commercial-grade stainless steel cooking grids. This upgrade comes with two stainless steel side shelves and is available with natural gas or liquid propane.

PGS S27T Outdoor Grills

Property owners and condominium management firms aiming to enhance their offerings should consider the S27T stainless steel grill. This large-capacity model often serves as the centerpiece of an outdoor kitchen. Built with stainless steel, it provides 45,000 BTUs to a grilling area of 540 square inches. The S27T uses self-cleaning 304 stainless steel cooking grids and includes anti-theft knobs, laser-etched user instructions, and a side-mounted heat indicator. Adding a warming rack is optional, and the 60-minute gas shutoff grill timer comes standard. Property owners typically install this model into a countertop to complete an outdoor living space.

PGS S36T Stainless Steel Grills

Like the S27T, the S36T patio grill also features stainless steel construction, anti-theft knobs, a 60-minute gas shutoff grill timer, and is available in both liquid propane and natural gas models. What sets this model apart is its ability to generate up to 67,000 BTUs across 720 square inches of self-cleaning grids. Positioned as the main feature in a luxurious outdoor kitchen area, it makes off-campus housing more attractive to potential renters.

PGS S48T Stainless Steel Grills

The PGS S48T stainless steel grill is primarily used in large gathering areas requiring extensive food preparation. It delivers 90,000 BTUs over 960 square inches of self-cleaning grids and includes all the quality features of the S27T and S36T stainless steel grills. Along with the standard 60-minute gas shutoff grill timer, the S48T (like most of our grills) can be equipped with an infrared rotisserie burner. This add-on allows users to cook large cuts of beef, pork roasts, chicken, veggie kabobs, whole pineapples, and more.

Students will be thrilled to live at your property while attending school, and grills make paying a premium worthwhile. For off-campus housing budgets, adding outdoor patio grills costs nothing. This capital investment can be included in the rent.