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Turning contractor selection into a public process

 By FSD Staff on Sep. 15, 2016

After the foodservice management company for DC Public Schools announced it would not renew its contract, one FSD wanted to let the community help shape school feeding.

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How to keep up when your customer base explodes

 By Amy McKeever on Sep. 15, 2016

Ultra-rapid growth can throw dining into chaos, raising questions about how to speed up service while maintaining quality, where and how to source ingredients.

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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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Find success in clarified menus

By Sara Rush Wirth on Sep. 15, 2016

Research firm Technomic's Consumer Brand Metrics program found was that when the number of menu items went down, several satisfaction scores went up.

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How K-12 operators find strength in partnerships

By Amy McKeever on Sep. 15, 2016

Here’s how the six USFA member schools are making it work—one obstacle at a time.

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The ins and outs of forming a purchasing collective

By Dana Moran on Sep. 15, 2016

Purchasing more local, sustainable products is a priority for operators nationwide—but it’s not always feasible. That's where purchasing collectives come in.

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4 hidden sources of fall allergens

By Julianne Pepitone on Sep. 15, 2016

Allergens can lurk in surprising places throughout a foodservice operation—and sometimes the problem doesn't lie with the FSD, but starts at the supplier.

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2016 LTC/Senior Living Census: How seniors’ modern tastes are changing menus

By FSD Staff on Sep. 15, 2016

Foodservice trends like clean labels and more vegan options are making their way into senior living, operators say. Here are the facts about our respondents.

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Falling into great school dining solutions

By Dana Moran on Sep. 15, 2016

Now that the busy summer of planning turns to a busy fall of executing, keep a close eye on the pages of FoodService Director and FoodServiceDirector.com.

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3 sizzling how-tos from the SHFM conference

By Dana Moran on Sep. 15, 2016

It wasn’t just the outdoor temperatures that were sizzling during the Society for Hospitality and Foodservice Management’s national conference in Phoenix.

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