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7 food halls to keep an eye on in 2017

 By Lauren Hallow on Jan. 31, 2017

The number of food halls in the U.S. is set to double by 2020, thanks to the combination of climbing restaurant rents and the rise in foodie culture (particularly among millennials). Here’s a peek at some food halls expected to open this year. 

Operations

How to create more flexibility in your operation

 By Alaina Lancaster on Jan. 30, 2017

Foodservice operators are finding ways to up their customization game and meet consumers where they eat.

Workforce

4 tasks you could be delegating

By Alaina Lancaster on Jan. 25, 2017

Here are the tasks operators are handing over to get a handle on their ever-expanding duties.

Workforce

What a fun culture can do for your operation

By Alaina Lancaster on Jan. 20, 2017

Here’s how operations are cutting loose without cutting productivity.

Operations

Trump taps ex-Ga. governor as agriculture secretary

By Alaina Lancaster on Jan. 19, 2017

Sonny Perdue will oversee the programs that impact student feeding.

Operations

The right ways to celebrate Black History Month

By Alaina Lancaster on Jan. 19, 2017

Operators offer tips for creating thoughtful, inclusive events for the observance.

Workforce

From career-builders to cuisine

By Alaina Lancaster on Jan. 17, 2017

In the central office of University of Michigan’s dining team, an eclectic collection of management and culinary titles collide to form a training library.

Workforce

Employee-approved appreciation ideas

By Alaina Lancaster on Jan. 17, 2017

Tap staff’s ideas for recognition.

Workforce

Closing the knowledge divide between guests and staff

By Alaina Lancaster on Jan. 17, 2017

When guests are from different regions or hometowns with a diversity of dining offerings, it’s up to managers to help employees orbit in the same food universe. 

Workforce

How to tap into staff creativity

By Alaina Lancaster on Jan. 13, 2017

Crowdsourcing ideas from employees can inject operations with fresh perspectives. Here’s how directors squeeze the best inspiration out of their teams. 

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