Will the Entrée Act Satisfy the Foodservice Industry’s Appetite for Funding?
The use of electric stoves sparks a debate among chefs and cities. One chain launches a hybrid work model for its restaurant support center staff. Will the Entrée Act satisfy the industry’s appetite for funding? Restaurants and other businesses step up to promote COVID-19 vaccinations. These stories and more This Week in Foodservice.
Open Kitchen Design: Form and Function Meet Art
This past year has seen tremendous change in the foodservice industry. One thing that remains the same, however, is a continuing desire among both operators and consumers for open kitchens.
2021: A Foodservice Odyssey
When it comes to technological advancements, the foodservice industry has often lagged behind many major service industries, but the industry seems set to embark on a technological odyssey.
Reusable Container Reboot at University of Pittsburgh
Now that research has shown little-to-no risk of transmitting the virus through hard surfaces, we have seen reusable containers come back to campus.
Can the Future of Diners Top the Segment’s Historical Success?
Mix one part comfort food and one part sociability with two parts nostalgia and you’ll have the recipe for the success of diners. This formula has worked for decades, but will it work in the future?
Restaurant Reopenings: 4 Challenges and Consulting Solutions
Good news: restaurants across the country are fully reopening after the pandemic. Bad news: some of the challenges they faced during the pandemic are lingering. That’s where consultants like Mark Moeller, owner of The Recipe of Success, are stepping in.
Campus Resilience
With the fall semester in sight, college and university foodservice operators find themselves evaluating what worked and what didn’t during the previous academic year as they prepare for the new school year. While they hope for more normal foodservice programs, many changes from the past year may remain.
Tom & Chee Rethinks, Redesigns
After a decline in store counts, this comfort-food chain is positioning itself for renewed growth.
The Condiment Conundrum
Condiments typically support a variety of uses, and trending flavors tend to stick around for a while.
School Foodservice Faces New Realities
Even in the best of times, K-12 school foodservice is a tough proposition. With ever-changing governmental regulations, fluctuating enrollment sizes and shrinking budgets, it’s always been a challenge. But as with every other segment of the industry, the pandemic made school foodservice completely rethink its operational strategies. The changes that the pandemic forced upon school foodservice will surely affect how it moves forward.
