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Winning with football promotions

 By Dana Moran on Oct. 17, 2016

Here's how three members of FoodService Director's Chefs' Council are taking the ball and running with it, developing successful dining events to suit their fans.

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Host quirky themed days

 Oct. 17, 2016

A favorite event at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is its “May the fourth be with you” (aka “Star Wars”) day on May 4.

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Reverse concepting: Brand from the inside

Oct. 17, 2016

One of Regions Hospital's new concepts, YumMarket, is a play off our YumPower brand that we have out in the community. YumPower is used in K-12 schools and ballparks.

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Rewards points spur healthy purchases, study finds

By FSD Staff on Oct. 14, 2016

For corporate cafeteria customers, rewards points promoted healthy choices more successfully than discounts.

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Netflix and chili: 9 pairings for the perfect event

By Dana Moran on Oct. 07, 2016

In the spirit of "Netflix and chill," FoodService Director combed through the streaming service’s offerings and paired them with chili-based recipes.

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How to rebrand your operation

By Alaina Lancaster on Oct. 06, 2016

Here’s how the University of Michigan launched a major brand refresh.

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4 ways to instantly improve your Instagram feed

By FSD Staff on Sep. 27, 2016

Good lighting and delicious-looking food are givens for grabbing diners’ attention on Instgram. But you don’t need expensive equipment or fancy photography to pull off eye-catching posts. Here are a few easy of-the-moment best practices from restaurants killing it on the social media platform.

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6 ways to deal with dining hall overcrowding

By Benita Gingerella on Sep. 27, 2016

Stop congestion and keep the lines moving with these tested ideas. 

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Link foodservice with success

Sep. 15, 2016

Carrollton City School District created a branding program to convey the message that success starts with school nutrition. What’s something our school is great at?

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The value of social media videos

By Dina Berta on Sep. 15, 2016

Getting likes and shares for social media videos is cool, but not as important as using those platforms to create a sense of community among diners and staff.

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