FoodService Director | December 2012

FoodService Director | December 2012

After a yearlong effort, FoodService Director presents results from the industry’s most comprehensive research project. From gluten-free dining to food trucks and breakfast, we’ve got the information you need to plan menus and operational strategies for years to come.

In This Issue

The Big Picture: Surveying the Non-Commercial Industry

FSD aims to provide a comprehensive snapshot of the non-commercial foodservice industry.

Research

The Big Picture: Health & Wellness

In this section: Gluten-free dining, making menus healthier, health and wellness trends, employee wellness programs, stealth health and incentivizing healthful purchases.

Snapshots

The Big Picture: Workforce

In this section: Average foodservice employee, staff size, employee challenges, training, retirement, recruiting culinary graduates and younger generation.

Snapshots

The Big Picture: Menu

In this section: Snack snapshot, beverage snapshot, breakfast participation, breakfast gains, category growth, breakfast all day and cooking from scratch.

Snapshots

The Big Picture: Operations

In this section: Food trucks, renovations and construction and on-site gardens/farms.

Snapshots

The Big Picture: Operators Optimistic for Retail Growth

Renovations and new locations expected to boost retail growth.

Research

The Big Picture: Retail Snapshot

Fifty-four percent of colleges operate a branded QSR franchise as part of their foodservice operation; only 28% of healthcare facilities do

Research

Becky Hassinger: Elevating the Experience

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