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What C&U operators can expect this fall

 By FSD Staff on Aug. 17, 2017

Several trends are poised to impact college and university foodservice in the 2017-18 school year. Here, FSD dives into a handful such as labor concerns and more.

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Remote control rooftop systems save money, cut noise

 Aug. 17, 2017

We installed a remote refrigeration system as part of our cafeteria renovation. The main part of the system is located on the roof and controls all our refrigerated equipment.

Operations

6 lessons learned in college dining

By Dana Moran on Jul. 17, 2017

While there was plenty of delicious food to be found during NACUFS’ annual conference in Nashville, FoodService Director’s top finds included a number of operational takeaways.

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Crafting a food hall on a budget

By Amy McKeever on Jun. 14, 2017

How to capitalize on the big restaurant trend without spending big money. 

Operations

University considers dropping sugary drinks due to soda tax

By FSD Staff on May 23, 2017

School officials are deciding whether they should limit the amount of sweetened beverages served in dining halls or eliminate them altogether.

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Issue: Lunch shaming

By FSD Staff on May 15, 2017

Stories of students who can’t pay for lunch being given a subpar meal or shamed for their debt have proliferated in recent years, and it’s not an uncommon problem.

Operations

University tweaks dining operations amid high costs

By FSD Staff on Apr. 26, 2017

Three campus eateries will see changes this fall.

Operations

Community college replaces dining workers with vending machines

By FSD Staff on Apr. 17, 2017

Nine full-time and three part-time staffers will be let go in June.

Operations

Challenges of opening an on-site bakery

By Kelsey Nash on Apr. 14, 2017

Though kitchens in general can be a minefield of issues, bakeries present some unique challenges thanks in part to the finicky nature of yeast.

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Out of time on overtime

By Alaina Lancaster on Mar. 13, 2017

Noncommercial operators deal with the aftermath of a wage law in purgatory.

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