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Create a cool vibe to draw revenue

 Mar. 13, 2017

Oxford School District has spent considerable money to make some of its cafes popular gathering places.

Design

Putting the UCMC kitchen footprint together

 By Dana Moran on Mar. 13, 2017

The University of Chicago Medical Center’s remodel is not without its challenges.

Design

Redesign or new construction?

By Julianne Pepitone on Mar. 13, 2017

When revamping, the design process can feel like fitting together the pieces of a puzzle: What needs to fit in the space, what’s the most efficient flow and more?

Operations

Food halls try new twists

By Lauren Hallow on Mar. 01, 2017

There’s no end in sight to the food hall trend, but as competition expands, new concepts are growing beyond the standard formula to build diner interest.

Design

See how Minnesota State took transparency up a notch

By Benita Gingerella on Feb. 23, 2017

The university’s new facility combines flexible dining options with a handful of sustainability initiatives. 

Design

Tour CU Boulder’s new tech-filled dining center

By Benita Gingerella on Feb. 16, 2017

The community-focused complex houses five food stations, a demo kitchen and a late-night eatery—with a grocerant and greenhouse in the works.  

Operations

7 growing trends in foodservice equipment

By Sara Rush Wirth on Feb. 14, 2017

While the industry may not be quick to adopt ultra high-tech advances such as robots, there's innovation happening on the equipment front, with suppliers trying to make running an operation easier.

Operations

3 stealable packaging ideas from around the world

By Aaron Jourden on Feb. 13, 2017

Global chains are rolling out new food and drink packaging. Check out three recent stealable examples of how global chains are making their packaging stand out.

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Take a hint from country clubs for outdoor events

Feb. 13, 2017

Lenbrook Senior Living recently started doing patio dining during the summer months, and stole some pointers for upscale barbecuing from local country clubs.

Design

Disney World overhauls its 'downtown' district

By Kelsey Squire on Feb. 13, 2017

In overhauling its ‘downtown’ district, Disney World aims to amp up its game—without losing the magic.

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