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9 restaurant trends that matter in 2019

To help FSDs and chefs innovate within their own operations, FSD has identified nine restaurant waves that are ready for their moments in noncommercial.

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Food waste for Fido

One operation uses leftovers to create dog treats.

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Recipe report: Inventive sandwiches

Sandwiches share similar components—carriers, fillings and condiments. But to build a standout sandwich, those components should be layered to complement the ingredients’ textures and flavors. These five sandwich recipes do just that.

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District uses family-style meals to cut back on long lunch lines

5 workforce insights from operators

Food waste for Fido

9 restaurant trends that matter in 2019

Recipe report: Inventive sandwiches

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On the up and up—and up

Greatest Menu Hits

10 Craveable Burgers

FSD’s Culinary Council

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Scratch cooking: A step-by-step recipe for success

Cooking from scratch has regained favor among foodservice operators in the K-12 segment and continues to expand in schools across the country. The goal for operators implementing scratch-based cook...

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Food trends come and go, but fries remain a culinary constant

The enduring popularity of the potato is fueled by its versatility and pairing ability as a perfect side dish. From quick-service restaurants to the finest steak houses, the french fry is there. Frenc...

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What to eat on the National Restaurant Association Show floor: Plant-based edition

Plant-based foods are going from niche to mainstream, as shown by their major presence on the floor of the 2019 National Restaurant Association Show.

People

Concessionaire Regynald Washington wins Gold Plate

The onetime busboy was selected from the top operators in nine foodservice categories.

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9 new items making waves on menus now

Menu launches are showing off seasonal ingredients and innovative flavors.

Operations

How to harvest bountiful relationships with farmers

Operators are learning the ins and outs of local procurement while overcoming growing pains with producers.

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Operations

US Foods survey reveals foodservice operators' top pain points

It’s no surprise that respondents named hiring, training or managing staff as their greatest source of stress.

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Updating the bar for Gen Z

What do consumers approaching drinking age want to imbibe—and what does that say about what’s trending?

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Recipe report: Craveable snacks

Almost 14% of restaurant visits are made in order to purchase a snack, according to Technomic, and consumers report that they are replacing meals with snacks more often.