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Operations

Resolving to be more sustainable in 2016

 By Dana Moran on Jan. 15, 2016

Deputy Editor Dana Moran spoke to many smart, innovative operators about sustainability initiatives in 2015. Here are favorites she hopes you’ll steal.

People

What qualities do younger managers need?

 By FSD Staff on Jan. 15, 2016

To earn respect, you have to listen to people and take an interest in them. You have to know where you’re going and set up opportunities for them to buy in.

Steal This Idea

Offer incentives for thinking green

Jan. 15, 2016

Eighty percent of Northwest Community Hospital's customers are our employees, so asking them to participate in the reusable-container program was easy.

Menu

Customization goes beyond the salad bar

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 15, 2016

Stations focusing on salads, sandwiches and omelets—last decade’s customization models—have evolved into a much wider variety of DIY consumer options.

Design

Freshii taps techie diners for creative ideas

By Kelsey Squire on Jan. 15, 2016

Through its  Project campaign, Freshii is seeking ideas using call-to-action messages throughout the store from members of 1871 and entrepreneurs.

Operations

Today's consumers are changing everything

By Kelly Killian and Lisa Arnett on Jan. 15, 2016

Gen Z is a year into its college invasion. There are more millennials in the workforce today, surpassing both Gen X and baby boomers, who are retiring.

People

Rick Tinsley: Driving sales with global flavors

By Erin Gibbons on Jan. 15, 2016

Rick Tinsley is transforming Eisenhower Medical Center by revitalizing traffic at Cafe 34 and improving food quality and appearance through local shopping.

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Slicing cherry tomato prep time

Jan. 15, 2016

Nick Mercogliano turns plastic lids from takeout containers inside-out, places cherry tomatoes in between two lids, then draws a knife across the rows.

Operations

Calif. hospital recognized for healthy-eating campaign

By FSD Staff on Jan. 13, 2016

Palomar Health received a certificate of recognition for its nutrition education efforts, including its Meatless Monday program, which teaches patients how to make better dietary choices.

Steal This Idea

Use social media to introduce new concepts

Jan. 11, 2016

Each fall, the University of Oklahoma hosts a food-sampling event called Tasty Tweets to introduce freshmen to dining concepts.

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