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What’s the next Chipotle, Starbucks or Panera Bread?

 By FSD Staff on Jul. 08, 2015

A look at some of tomorrow’s up-and-coming restaurant concepts, each posing possible competition (and ideas to ‘borrow’) for FSDs

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Hot dog with a cult following now sold at Wrigley Field

By Bianca N. Herron on Jul. 06, 2015

A remix of the Cubs’ concessions brings fans the sausages of Hot Doug’s, a local landmark that closed last year. The pairing of two Chicago institutions is part of the park’s efforts to provide local flavor.

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More than three-fifths of Michigan residents want to end state contract with Aramark, poll finds

Jul. 02, 2015

A poll of more than 1,000 Michigan voters showed 62 percent of respondents want Gov. Rick Snyder to cancel the state's three-year $145 million contract with Aramark, which operates the state’s prison foodservice.

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Ask the experts: Making transgender employees feel comfortable

By Dana Moran on Jul. 01, 2015

We recently hired a transgender employee. As an employer, how do I appropriately accommodate this employee, from locker rooms to preparing my current staff?

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White House looks to expand overtime pay

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 30, 2015

A proposal aired this week in sketchy detail by President Obama would extend eligibility to managers paid less than $50,440.

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Sysco ends attempt to merge with US Foods

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 29, 2015

The 18-month struggle to create a super-distributor is over, to the tune of $312.5 million in break-up fees.

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Lawmakers propose prison kitchen inspections after Aramark issues

By Bianca N. Herron on Jun. 26, 2015

Two Michigan representatives have introduced legislation that would require prison kitchens be inspected by the local county health department, after continued issues with Aramark, who operates the state’s prison foodservice.

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State prisons agency sticks with Aramark

Jun. 25, 2015

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections is renewing its foodservice contract with Aramark, despite an employee union counter-proposal to privatize.

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N.Y. bill targets training for food-industry workers

By Bianca N. Herron on Jun. 24, 2015

The bipartisan Apprenticeship and Jobs Training Act of 2015 would create a $5,000 tax credit for employers using apprenticeships to train workers in high-demand industries, such as food and beverage.

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Food allergies on the rise

Jun. 23, 2015

Six percent of children and 3 percent of adults now suffer from food allergies, with the main culprits being gluten, milk, eggs, fish, nuts and soy.

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