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Operations

Find success in clarified menus

 By Sara Rush Wirth on Sep. 15, 2016

Research firm Technomic's Consumer Brand Metrics program found was that when the number of menu items went down, several satisfaction scores went up.

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.

FSD Culinary Council

3 unconventional takes on chili for fall

By FSD Staff on Sep. 15, 2016

Question:How are you menuing unusual versions of chili for the fall?Answers from FSD's Culinary CouncilFor a Pacific Northwest regional twist, I’m making a seafood chili by adding hot smoked sal...

Operations

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.

Steal This Idea

Appreciate employees with pizza

Sep. 15, 2016

Kansas State University does an annual employee recognition on a day it's closed during the year. Managers and some of the student workers come in and eat pizza.

Operations

The ins and outs of forming a purchasing collective

By Dana Moran on Sep. 15, 2016

Purchasing more local, sustainable products is a priority for operators nationwide—but it’s not always feasible. That's where purchasing collectives come in.

Menu

Turning a wok dish into a pizza

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 15, 2016

Executive Chef Clay Culpepper developed a sweet chili chicken dish several years ago, but he recently decided to transform the Asian flavors into a pizza.

Design

Tap into diners’ talents for dining room decor

By Lisa Arnett on Sep. 15, 2016

Operations are starting to follow suit of K-12 student murals, making the most of the artistic talents of diners sitting right there at the table.

Workforce

5 easier ways to stay on top of continuing education

By Lisa Arnett on Sep. 15, 2016

Continuing education is crucial for directors and their staff alike, but it also can be daunting. How do you know what makes sense for your team?

People

Is your dress code outdated?

By FSD Staff on Sep. 15, 2016

We can’t assume the guidelines we wrote 10 years ago are fine for today. Nearly 40% of millennials have at least one tattoo, according to Pew Research.

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