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Design

3 lessons learned from renovations

 By FSD Staff on Dec. 15, 2015

A renovation often is an opportunity to re-energize a cafeteria space, but along with fresh designs and new equipment comes hindsight that can be applied.

Workforce

4 tips for a successful staff competition

 By Lisa Arnett on Dec. 15, 2015

With cooking competitions spicing up reality TV, it’s easy to see how a little rivalry among staff could be a fun form of skill- and teambuilding.

Workforce

At Indiana hospital, co-workers do the hiring interviews, too

By Bianca N. Herron on Dec. 15, 2015

The peer process yields better screening, an easier onboarding and more comfort for all, according to the FSD.

Operations

Sustainable for the holidays

By Dana Moran on Dec. 15, 2015

Holiday events are a time for cheer—and can be a huge revenue driver at noncommercial operations. But with those additional diners come additional turkeys.

Steal This Idea

Place food kiosks with convenience in mind

Dec. 15, 2015

Whitefish School District decided to target students at its high school’s exits and set up a concessions kiosk that is also used during basketball games.

Menu

Plant-based options boost creativity

By Andrea Strong on Dec. 15, 2015

Although colleges and universities have long offered vegan choices, the segment is upping its game. Yale's efforts to feed vegans exceed what's required.

Menu

MenuDirections 2016: Open to change

By Bill Anderson on Dec. 15, 2015

If you’ve been to MenuDirections, you’ll notice a number of changes at the event, taking place Feb. 28–March 1 at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront.

Operations

50 'great ideas' from restaurants

By FSD Staff on Dec. 15, 2015

Not only are these ideas imaginative and inspiring, they work hard to improve business and drive trends. They are easy to steal for noncommercial as well.

Design

How to pick the best signage for your operation

By Lisa Arnett on Dec. 15, 2015

When it comes to menu boards, going high-tech isn’t always the right choice. Whether it’s digital screens or chalkboards, the decision goes beyond what's cool.

Workforce

4 business books that boost leadership

By Alaina Lancaster on Dec. 15, 2015

Mentors, TED Talks and books help shape management styles. Here are several operators picks on training literature that changed the way they do business.

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