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2017 renovation survey: A change could do some good

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.

Operations

Winsight appoints Sarah Lockyer to SVP role

Lockyer will join Foodservice Director's parent company as senior vice president of content.

Taking customization even further, operations are handing over even more control to customers with both build-your-own and cook-your-own stations.

Last fall, Mark Augustine, executive chef of culinary and nutrition services for Minneapolis Public Schools, switched to concocting in-house—ranch dressing.

When working with a small footprint, the back of the house often gets squeezed in the interest of preserving precious seats.

Penn State University added fueling stations in its units for its workers who need a snack. Snacks include trail mix, crackers, cookies and water.

Overlook Medical Center gives new hires abridged business cards to help with confidence.

There are a few foodservice trends Managing Editor Dana Moran would like to happily put out of her mind in 2017—with a few supplements from some FSDs.

Technomic’s 2016 Healthy Eating Consumer Trend Report shows younger consumers are especially tuned in to functional foods that promote wellness.

Automation has opened up in recent years as foodservice operators across the country grapple with labor shortages. Robots now deliver food and make sushi.

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