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How a trailer is boosting sales to high school students

 By Alaina Lancaster on Jun. 30, 2016

A foodservice director shares how she fosters a different perception of school breakfasts and lunches by selling cafeteria-prepared food out of what's seen as an independent mobile venue.

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High school cafeteria sees growth after leaving federal lunch program

 By Simedar Jackson on Jun. 29, 2016

Offering old favorites that partially meet regulations upped traffic by hundreds of students a day.

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Judge lets FSDs get confidential help from anti-union pros

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 28, 2016

Enforcement of a measure requiring employers to disclose conversations with labor consultants during unionization drives has been blocked temporarily until a pending lawsuit is decided.

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Traffic on the rise at C&U operations

By Simedar Jackson on Jun. 27, 2016

Operators are being rewarded for appealing to diverse preferences, with particular gains noted during two dayparts.

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3 DIY pizza brands going to college

By Dana Moran on Jun. 24, 2016

Combining speed, convenience and fun perks, fast-casual pizza and college students seem like a match made in foodie heaven. Here's how three chains are working to make customers for life.

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Kennesaw State students learned they paid $2M for uneaten meals

By Simedar Jackson on Jun. 24, 2016

The money was accrued via mandatory meal plans for commuter students.

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Despite backlash, EMU moves forward with privatizing dining

By Simedar Jackson on Jun. 23, 2016

Eastern Michigan University will hand over its foodservice to Chartwells, citing financial incentives.

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City’s wage hike did not slash foodservice jobs, study shows

By FSD Staff on Jun. 22, 2016

The findings on the effect of Seattle’s minimum wage increase contradict those from a study last year.

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6 growth opportunities for C&U operators

By Kelly Killian on Jun. 21, 2016

College and university operators have their own unique strengths and challenges. But there are some shared views across segments. Here, you'll find a snapshot of the business-building opportunities—for C&U operators in particular—from our recent State of the Industry survey.

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UVa teams up with nonprofit for healthier dining options

By Simedar Jackson on Jun. 21, 2016

A new initiative brings locally grown greens to students for less.

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