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2017 K-12 census: Hiring notice

 By Dana Moran on Mar. 13, 2017

K-12 operators have a fight on their hands: hiring, training and retaining the best teams possible. For an update on these issues, here is the 2017 K-12 Census.

Operations

2017 renovation survey: A change could do some good

 By FSD Staff on Feb. 13, 2017

FSD pairs the results of our 2017 Operator Renovation Survey with a look back at real-life examples that highlight FSDs who successfully put change into action.

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5 big regional menuing differences

By Dana Moran on Sep. 22, 2016

We combed through data from our College and University Census, Hospital Census and Long-Term Care/Senior Living Census for the most surprising variations in menu trends and expectations.

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2016 LTC/Senior Living Census: How seniors’ modern tastes are changing menus

By FSD Staff on Sep. 15, 2016

Foodservice trends like clean labels and more vegan options are making their way into senior living, operators say. Here are the facts about our respondents.

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Study links school meals to obesity

By Alaina Lancaster on Aug. 17, 2016

The research contradicts prior theories that school breakfast might reduce the likelihood of weight gain.

Operations

2016 C&U Census: What's trending on campus

By FSD Staff on Jul. 15, 2016

College and university foodservice operators are facing down a number of shifting factors, from growing interest in local sourcing to a rise in the minimum wage.

Operations

6 growth opportunities for C&U operators

By Kelly Killian on Jun. 21, 2016

College and university operators have their own unique strengths and challenges. But there are some shared views across segments. Here, you'll find a snapshot of the business-building opportunities—for C&U operators in particular—from our recent State of the Industry survey.

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4 ways school foodservice changed in the 2015-16 year

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 07, 2016

The school year is ending, but K-12 foodservice may feel the effects for some time to come.

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What's 'health' worth to customers?

By Sara Rush Wirth on Jun. 01, 2016

Exclusive research from Technomic shows that consumers' demand for "cleaner," less-processed foods does not always translate into a willingness to spend more.

Operations

Hunting for a fast-casual concept? Here are the 10 best

By FSD Staff on May 31, 2016

A new ranking of fast-casual brands shows which are the biggest fan favorites and financial successes.

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