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Renovation rewind

 By Benita Gingerella on Sep. 25, 2017

Renovating and building new dining concepts can prove a daunting task. Operators revisit their revamp successes and what lessons they’ll carry into the future.

Design

4 tools to speed up throughput

 By Lisa White on Aug. 17, 2017

Here's how to answer the need for speed as technology advances beyond simple equipment. Some operators are investing in equipment that can trim the time off throughput.

Design

Redesign or new construction?

By Julianne Pepitone on Mar. 13, 2017

When revamping, the design process can feel like fitting together the pieces of a puzzle: What needs to fit in the space, what’s the most efficient flow and more?

Design

Tour the University of Michigan’s streamlined dining program

By Alaina Lancaster on Oct. 05, 2016

 Get a taste of the school's collaborative concepts.

Design

Tour Duke’s Eataly-inspired union

By Alaina Lancaster on Sep. 06, 2016

The new student union nabbed the food hall’s concept and even one of its designers.

Design

3 new concepts shaking up C&U

By Alaina Lancaster on May 24, 2016

Check out how these universities are capturing off-campus students, slicing labor in half and shrinking pre-consumer food waste.

Design

9 designs that shine

May 16, 2016

These operations are not just keeping up with consumers; they are setting the pace, creating concepts that are just as transformative, adaptable and resourceful as the people they are serving.

Operations

Diner-friendly design fix takes Steal This Idea prize

By Dana Moran on Mar. 11, 2016

Damian Monticello took the prize in our MenuDirections contest with his team’s idea for helping disabled customers reach displayed products.

Design

How to ready facilities for a natural disaster

By Laura Van Wert on Dec. 15, 2015

Operators in states where earthquakes, hurricanes, flooding and tornadoes are commonplace are keeping natural disasters in mind when designing or renovating.

Design

3 lessons learned from renovations

By FSD Staff on Dec. 15, 2015

A renovation often is an opportunity to re-energize a cafeteria space, but along with fresh designs and new equipment comes hindsight that can be applied.

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