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Operations

The marketing tactics C&U operators are using now

Here's how FSDs are engaging students with their operations—and what they're looking to do so in the coming year. 

Steal This Idea

Fun and games: Think inside the box for team building

Not only was our trip to the Escape Room a training a great team-building experience, but it supported a local new business and gave our staff a memorable experience.

Workforce

Praising staff on social media

By Alaina Lancaster on Jul. 24, 2017

Win likes and influence people with posts recognizing staff. Here’s how social media managers are tweeting, posting and blogging workers’ praises while engaging followers.

Workforce

Making the case for marketing

By Julianne Pepitone on Jul. 24, 2017

Here are the traits to look for when hiring a marketing manager and the do’s and don’ts to know—and how to convince your boss that, yes, you really do need one. 

Steal This Idea

‘Super’ branding brings fun angle to food

Jun. 17, 2017

Lunch assistants are titled and trained as Nutrition Promoters. They hand out prizes and give motivation and encouragement to students to try new foods.

Operations

4 ways Yale is going after Gen Z

By Jill Failla on May. 23, 2017

Here's how Yale University is targeting the tastes of today's students, according to Senior Director of Dining Adam Millman. 

Menu

6 fair food ideas to steal

By Dana Moran on May. 16, 2017

As this year’s local fair season kicks into full gear, here are six of the cleverest menu ideas we’ve spotted. 

Operations

5 tips for creating an in-house playlist

By Alaina Lancaster on May. 15, 2017

Music can make the difference in diners’ perception of meals.

Operations

Foodservice: New is easy—right is hard

By Bill Anderson on May. 15, 2017

Every foodservice operator wants to offer more contemporary items in order to please their customer base and keep chefs challenged and engaged. But finding that just-right item takes work.

Operations

5 events aimed to draw diners

By Kelsey Nash on Apr. 20, 2017

See how some operations have piqued customer interest with themed food occasions that tie into the organization’s values or current events.