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Pop goes the restaurant

 By Lisa Arnett on Oct. 15, 2017

Here's how to get a pop-up concept off the ground. Pop-ups—temporary concepts that pop into diners’ lives and then disappear just as quickly—have been trending in the restaurant industry for years.

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9 restaurant chains to watch

 By Benita Gingerella and Heather Lalley on Oct. 11, 2017

These up-and-comers could provide some retail inspiration. FoodService Director’s sister magazine Restaurant Business ranks the fastest growing small- to medium-size restaurant chains.

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Eliminate staff shortages by hiring high schoolers

Oct. 11, 2017

The processing is after-hours, so it works well with the students’ schedules. The students have their ServSafe certification and are skilled with working with all the equipment, so it’s a win-win.

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Customization, global flavors leading the way in K-12

By Kelsey Squire on Oct. 05, 2017

School operations are tackling industry trends while employing a variety of means to address changing rules for school meals, according to a recent survey by the SNA.

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The state of hunger in K-12

By Lisa Arnett on Oct. 02, 2017

Operators weigh in on hunger and new ways they're tackling it. Read on to see how operators are bringing more to the table to address the hunger needs at schools.

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How FSDs are tackling lunch debt

By Benita Gingerella on Oct. 02, 2017

With the USDA’s recent mandate for schools, here’s how some operators are dealing with delinquent accounts, and the lunch shaming often tied to them.

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6 build-your-own bars feeding the customization craze

By Benita Gingerella on Sep. 22, 2017

New DIY bars continue to go beyond the typical salad and taco offerings as operators introduce fresh ways for diners to assemble and customize their meals. 

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University operators share tips for a successful cooking class 

By Benita Gingerella on Sep. 21, 2017

On-campus teaching kitchens get students interested in food and nutrition. Here are seven tips from such operators on how to make a cooking class a success. 

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Top 10 college dining programs

By Benita Gingerella on Sep. 20, 2017

Check out the standout food programs in the C&U segment, as ranked by review site Niche. 

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Feed with flair: Create a themed eatery to boost participation

Sep. 15, 2017

Child Nutrition was able to purchase a separate facility for summer feeding, so I decided to come up with some way to feed kiddos and keep them cool while doing so.

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