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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.

Operations

Google partners with Chopt to promote healthy eating

By FSD Staff on Sep. 28, 2016

The collaboration aims to provide healthful, exciting food options for Google employees.

Menu

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.

Operations

States team up to thwart new overtime rules

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 21, 2016

A lawsuit was filed yesterday by 21 attorneys general to block adoption on Dec. 1.

Menu

Reinvention of mac and cheese

By FSD Staff on Sep. 21, 2016

The familiarity that turns a dish into comfort food can also stamp it as a boring choice. Here's how some operations are trying to put new fire into the gold standard of comfort.

Operations

Sodexo doubles down on healthy meals for military members

By FSD Staff on Sep. 19, 2016

The vendor is partnering with celebrity chef Robert Irvine as part of a nutrition initiative.

Operations

New Smithsonian museum unveils cafeteria

By FSD Staff on Sep. 19, 2016

The eatery aims to serve as an extension of the exhibits.

Workforce

How to find a mentor

By Lisa Arnett on Sep. 15, 2016

Mentorships can be beneficial for operators at any stage, even foodservice directors. Here, operators tackle a few FAQs on seeking out a quality mentor.

People

Creative ways to attract employees

By Jim Korner on Sep. 15, 2016

My first piece of advice is to offer potential staff a fair and equitable starting salary, and don’t haggle over a few bucks to get the person you want. 

Steal This Idea

Recruit with in-house programs

Sep. 15, 2016

Blue Cross Blue Shield brought an academy on-site that trained people with disabilities. Those students spent an hour every day learning to become part of the workforce.

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