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Chefs’ Council: Menu-shaping trends for 2017

 By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 17, 2016

We’re back with next year’s menu forecast, culled from our panel of 50 Chefs’ Council members—culinarians representing the core segments of noncommercial foodservice.

People

Will switching out equipment prevent frying woes?

 By Jonathan Deutsch, Ph.D. on Oct. 17, 2016

Having the right equipment can make an operation more efficient, consistent and profitable. The real question is: Will that solve your problem?

Steal This Idea

Recruit via public transit

Oct. 17, 2016

Because many locals use the bus system, Virginia Tech paid for some full bus wraps to advertise [job openings within] our dining services program.

Operations

No end to surprises in foodservice

By Dana Moran on Oct. 17, 2016

After a year of chatting with FSDs, Managing Editor Dana Moral started to feel confident in her grasp of the industry. But a surprise was waiting for her.

Menu

What’s driving the nitro coffee movement?

By Maggie Hennessy on Oct. 17, 2016

Select U.S. cafes will give up counter space to serve creamy, nitrogen-infused java made from a cold-brew base. How did nitro become the hottest new thing in coffee?

Design

Cultivating a message with herb gardens

By Alaina Lancaster on Oct. 17, 2016

In high-volume operations, few look at herb gardens as the end-all-be-all budgeting solution. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t a return on the investment.

Workforce

Tips for communicating advancement opportunities to employees

By Lisa Arnett on Oct. 17, 2016

Once you've attracted good employees, providing clear opportunities for advancement can help retain them—but knowing when to bring up the topic can be tricky.

Operations

Rewards points spur healthy purchases, study finds

By FSD Staff on Oct. 14, 2016

For corporate cafeteria customers, rewards points promoted healthy choices more successfully than discounts.

Operations

How to rebrand your operation

By Alaina Lancaster on Oct. 06, 2016

Here’s how the University of Michigan launched a major brand refresh.

Operations

House passes bill to delay overtime rules

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 29, 2016

A measure passed yesterday along party lines would grant foodservice operators and other employers a six-month extension to contend with the new regulations.

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