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Operations

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.

Workforce

How to find a mentor

 By Lisa Arnett on Sep. 15, 2016

Mentorships can be beneficial for operators at any stage, even foodservice directors. Here, operators tackle a few FAQs on seeking out a quality mentor.

People

The new SNA president sounds off on what's getting in the way of nutrition

By Alaina Lancaster on Sep. 15, 2016

The School Nutrition Association’s new president, Becky Domokos-Bays, sounds off on what’s getting in the way of school nutrition—and how to solve it.

Operations

Colo. overturns diet soda ban in schools

By Alaina Lancaster on Sep. 14, 2016

The state board of education’s ruling has given high schools more power over what they serve.

Operations

Va. to expand school breakfast program by $2M

By FSD Staff on Sep. 14, 2016

The funding is aimed at enabling schools to implement new breakfast models.

Operations

School district launches student supper program

By FSD Staff on Sep. 12, 2016

The district will provide dinner to students at 10 elementary schools.

Operations

How will EpiPen price hikes affect school operators?

By Dana Moran on Sep. 09, 2016

Price hikes have heightened the importance of EpiPens’ availability in schools, as well as foodservice employees roles in the allergy-management plan.

Workforce

The 6 most important lessons for your young managers

By Dana Moran on Sep. 08, 2016

Patience, confidence and a dash of humility are key to operational success.

Operations

School district taps students for menu ideas

By FSD Staff on Sep. 07, 2016

Revamped marketing and vibrant signage have helped promote the new options in the lunchroom.

Operations

SNA: Community Eligibility Provision might keep schools in the black

By Alaina Lancaster on Sep. 06, 2016

The findings are part of a larger survey of nearly 1,000 operators showing how the 2016 school year will shape up.

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