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FoodService Director is working to track the unprecedented impacts of COVID-19 on the foodservice industry. See below for the latest updates, and to connect with other operators during this time, join the private Facebook group Coronavirus in the Food & Beverage Industry.

Operations

California State University system plans for a virtual fall

 By FSD Staff on May 13, 2020

While there will be some variability among its 23 campuses, “limited exceptions” will be made for in-person learning and research.

Menu

How comfort food, convenience and value are powering Fazoli’s through the pandemic and into the future

 By Patricia Cobe on May 12, 2020

Fazoli's CEO outlines the strategies that have kept the Italian chain ahead of the curve during the COVID-19 crisis.

Operations

What noncommercial operators can expect when it comes to COVID-19 recovery

By FSD Staff on May 11, 2020

Technomic sheds some light on how the foodservice industry may look different as the year goes on.

Operations

5 silver linings from this week: May 8 edition

By Benita Gingerella on May 08, 2020

Foodservice operators have been full of ideas to help their communities.

Workforce

The foodservice industry lost 5.5 million jobs last month

By FSD Staff on May 08, 2020

New federal employment figures show further fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Operations

One chef’s reopening playbook

By Patricia Cobe on May 08, 2020

A Georgia operator shares best practices for welcoming back dine-in customers amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Operations

85% of returning college students wary of ordering food on campus amid COVID-19: Survey

By FSD Staff on May 07, 2020

New data from software provider Nutrislice indicates that foodservice programs may have an uphill climb when it comes to diner perceptions once in-person classes resume.

Operations

School nutrition nonprofit awards first grants to support meal programs during COVID-19

By Benita Gingerella on May 05, 2020

The grants will go toward purchasing equipment needed to run school foodservice programs during the pandemic.

Operations

How Sodexo is ensuring food safety as the COVID-19 crisis continues

By FSD Staff on May 05, 2020

FSD got a glimpse into what the foodservice company is doing to shore up diner and staff safety, and what might lie ahead.

Workforce

Helping workers feel appreciated during unprecedented times

By Kelsey Squire on May 04, 2020

Keeping staff engaged, especially when they’re furloughed, can be a particular challenge.

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