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Innovative mobile market project wins grant

St. Luke’s Hospital awarded the grant to the Kellyn Foundation and its mobile Eat Real Food market.

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3 new food trucks spicing up the school year

FSDs are piquing students’ interest with meals served on wheels.

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How Auburn University is turning its c-stores into hip destinations

By Benita Gingerella on Sep. 06, 2018

The school's convenience stores are designed to be an inviting place for students to grab a meal on the run.

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Farmer’s Fridge secures $30M to spur growth

By Heather Lalley on Sep. 06, 2018

The company, which sells salads out of vending machines at hospitals, colleges and other locations, plans to more than double its footprint.

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9 restaurant chains to watch

By Benita Gingerella and Heather Lalley on Oct. 11, 2017

These up-and-comers could provide some retail inspiration. FoodService Director’s sister magazine Restaurant Business ranks the fastest growing small- to medium-size restaurant chains.

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Re-envisioning the c-store

By Aimee Harvey on Sep. 26, 2017

Here's how convenience stores are shedding their grungy gas station image and stepping up their visual appeal that's all about freshness, customizability and quality.

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The new generation of c-stores

By Aimee Harvey on Sep. 26, 2017

The desire for quick, quality meals is here to stay. Here are three key areas c-stores will be tackling next that noncommercial operators need to keep in mind.

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Big names, small ops

By Amy McKeever on Jul. 24, 2017

Here’s how to bring a national brand to your space. While many operators are developing their own in-house brands, sometimes nothing but the big names will do.

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7 food halls to keep an eye on in 2017

By Lauren Hallow on Jan. 31, 2017

The number of food halls in the U.S. is set to double by 2020, thanks to the combination of climbing restaurant rents and the rise in foodie culture (particularly among millennials). Here’s a peek at some food halls expected to open this year. 

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How to create more flexibility in your operation

By Alaina Lancaster on Jan. 30, 2017

Foodservice operators are finding ways to up their customization game and meet consumers where they eat.