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How to be customer-friendly while attracting young talent

 By Lynne Eddy on Feb. 13, 2017

To get on the same page with your younger staff, you have to take the time to listen and explain.

Steal This Idea

Take a hint from country clubs for outdoor events

 Feb. 13, 2017

Lenbrook Senior Living recently started doing patio dining during the summer months, and stole some pointers for upscale barbecuing from local country clubs.

Steal This Idea

Attract guests to healthy options with inviting signs

Feb. 13, 2017

When an FSD visited Minneapolis Public Schools, she noticed big branded signs on top of the salad bars. When she got back to her district, she recreated them.

Menu

Jackfruit takes the protein spotlight

By Lizzy Freier on Feb. 13, 2017

It emerged as a top food trend on Pinterest’s 2017 predictions, is “the latest miracle food” according to Epicurious, and was called “a nutritional bonanza” by NPR.

Operations

Marketing takeout windows

By Amy McKeever on Feb. 13, 2017

UVM Medical Center opened a takeout window in its new Garden Atrium cafe, following that up with a monthslong soft launch.

Operations

2017 renovation survey: A change could do some good

By FSD Staff on Feb. 13, 2017

FSD pairs the results of our 2017 Operator Renovation Survey with a look back at real-life examples that highlight FSDs who successfully put change into action.

FSD Culinary Council

The most successful items introduced in 2016

By FSD Staff on Feb. 13, 2017

Question:What are  some of the most successful menu items you introduced in 2016?Answers from FSD's Culinary CouncilSpinach mashed potatoes with brown butter and garlic, and coconut curry pork with As...

People

Should managers adhere to no-cellphone policies?

By Jonathan Deutsch, Ph.D. on Feb. 13, 2017

My feeling is that phones distract staff from prioritizing guests, and introduce an unnecessary and unsanitary item into a foodservice setting.

Steal This Idea

Write strategic email subject lines

Feb. 13, 2017

FSD Heather Torrey picked up a tip to help her email recipients prioritize their messages.

Operations

A movable feast of ideas

By Dana Moran on Feb. 13, 2017

Throughout this issue, we’ve highlighted stealable ideas in all realms of noncommercial foodservice, from protein-focused sides to legalized marijuana.

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