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Colleges & Universities

Operations

University hosts build-your-own bowl event

 By FSD Staff on Feb. 21, 2017

The bar-style event will allow students to choose from a variety of grains and add their selection of vegetables and other toppings.

Operations

Cornell debuts 100% gluten-free dining hall

By FSD Staff on Feb. 15, 2017

It is the second college eatery in the country to be certified gluten-free.

Operations

University uses weights to scale back on food waste

By FSD Staff on Feb. 14, 2017

The interactive program aimed to show students how much food gets thrown away in dining halls.

Menu

The year of brisket

By Jill Failla on Feb. 13, 2017

The demand is up for smoked sausage (+19%), beef brisket (+12%) and beef ribs (+16%) for dinner—a trend noncommercial operators say they are also noticing.

Workforce

How to make paid sick and parental leave work for your operation

By Alaina Lancaster on Feb. 13, 2017

So-called fringe benefits such as paid sick and parental leave are anything but fringe in 2017. This year, jurisdictions are enacting medical and family leave laws.

Operations

University resurrects former favorite dishes

By FSD Staff on Feb. 13, 2017

The school will begin offering past items favored by students as weekly specials.

People

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

Keep meat and protein-based sides on the front burner

By Julianne Pepitone on Feb. 13, 2017

Vegetables and grains have stepped into the spotlight, thanks to the “flipping the plate” trend, but protein is still an important part of a balanced diet.

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