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Operations

4 ways to keep personal data locked down

In a recent study on data breaches, the No. 1 type of information stolen by far is a password. Here are ways operations can keep data on the lockdown.

Operations

Decoding the world of online ratings

While websites like Yelp long have been a factor for restaurants, they’re relatively new for noncommercial operators, prompting questions from operators.

These operations are not just keeping up with consumers; they are setting the pace, creating concepts that are just as transformative, adaptable and resourceful as the people they are serving.

When looking at the foodservice world through rose-colored glasses, complete environmental sustainability would be a delightful first priority.

The W.K. Kellogg Foundation has a salad bar of 30-plus items, and changes the theme of the salad bar every two weeks. That keeps the bar fresh and different.

While May is the beginning of peak season for harvesting local produce, operators are finding ways to extend seasonality and local sourcing into cooler months.

Members of FSDs Chefs' Council reveal how they have adapted favorite home or family recipes to large-scale service at their respective operations.

Unorthodox equipment is making its mark on catering, with some operators finding that creativity doesn’t have to be a budget-buster. Goodbye, chafing dish.

The ability to adjust on the fly is key on opening day. Careful planning—and quick problem-solving—can help avoid the unforeseen pitfalls of a renovation.

FoodService Director spoke to operators from across noncommercial foodservice to gather their top tips on getting the most out of conferences and events.

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