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Menu

Customization goes beyond the salad bar

 By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 15, 2016

Stations focusing on salads, sandwiches and omelets—last decade’s customization models—have evolved into a much wider variety of DIY consumer options.

Design

Freshii taps techie diners for creative ideas

 By Kelsey Squire on Jan. 15, 2016

Through its  Project campaign, Freshii is seeking ideas using call-to-action messages throughout the store from members of 1871 and entrepreneurs.

Operations

Today's consumers are changing everything

By Kelly Killian and Lisa Arnett on Jan. 15, 2016

Gen Z is a year into its college invasion. There are more millennials in the workforce today, surpassing both Gen X and baby boomers, who are retiring.

People

Rick Tinsley: Driving sales with global flavors

By Erin Gibbons on Jan. 15, 2016

Rick Tinsley is transforming Eisenhower Medical Center by revitalizing traffic at Cafe 34 and improving food quality and appearance through local shopping.

Steal This Idea

Slicing cherry tomato prep time

Jan. 15, 2016

Nick Mercogliano turns plastic lids from takeout containers inside-out, places cherry tomatoes in between two lids, then draws a knife across the rows.

Design

A pet-friendly design encourages community dining

By Alaina Lancaster on Jan. 15, 2016

Petco workers who don’t want to leave their pets behind at their workspace while they grab lunch can eat in an outdoor seating area adjacent to the cafe.

Workforce

3 things to do when a crisis strikes

By Sara Rush Wirth on Jan. 15, 2016

Experts agree: Developing a protocol before disaster strikes—especially in today’s social media-fueled world—is crucial. Here are three steps to follow.

FSD Culinary Council

How to handle custom menu challenges

By FSD Staff on Jan. 15, 2016

Question:How are you handling your biggest challenges with customizable menu items?Answers from FSD's Culinary CouncilCustomizable menus provide our guests with flexibility and a sense of pampering, b...

Operations

Calif. hospital recognized for healthy-eating campaign

By FSD Staff on Jan. 13, 2016

Palomar Health received a certificate of recognition for its nutrition education efforts, including its Meatless Monday program, which teaches patients how to make better dietary choices.

Steal This Idea

Use social media to introduce new concepts

Jan. 11, 2016

Each fall, the University of Oklahoma hosts a food-sampling event called Tasty Tweets to introduce freshmen to dining concepts.

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