Dining and Community Commons Swarthmore College
Sharples Dining Hall, built in 1964, became too small to comfortably accommodate the growing student body at Swarthmore College in Swarthmore, Penn. The leadership team wanted a solution to build community, enhance the dining experience for students, faculty and staff, and support Swarthmore’s vision of achieving carbon neutrality by 2035.
Foodservice Operators get Creative
Is flat the new up for restaurant chains? How did consumer visits to QSRs fare in the first quarter? What’s a “bellrista?” Will there be a recession in 2025? Answers to these questions and more This Week in Foodservice.
Restaurant Industry Hits Major Milestone
Which coffee chain just opened in a Walmart? Are there more or less restaurants than there were in 2019? Which company plans to implement a surcharge in response to tariffs? Answers to these questions and more This Week in Foodservice.
Making Foodservice Operations High Tech by Design
Foodservice operations continue to integrate more technology into their businesses for a variety of reasons, including driving sales, making more effective use of labor and more. But having a goal to implement technology and actually doing so are often two very different things.
Does Off-Premises Dining Have Staying Power?
What are the latest projections for restaurant industry sales in 2025? Has outdoor dining run its course? Where can you watch the @CenterStage presentations from The NAFEM Show? Answers to these questions and more This Week in Foodservice.
Combating the Potential Impact of Tariffs
The on-again, off-again, on-again story of U.S. tariffs remains a daily topic on the news and in general conversation. While many other businesses grapple with the uncertainty of the way tariffs impact their industries, foodservice can turn to a more recent challenging period as it tries to chart a plan forward.
Foodservice Operators Adapt to Tariffs
How could foodservice operators adapt in a heavy tariff environment? Why is the doggie bag in the doghouse? Which chain is embracing ghost kitchens? How is bar design evolving? Answers to these questions and more This Week in Foodservice.
Elevating Senior Living Dining Experiences
Aberdeen Ridge, a PMMA (Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America) community, is a not-for-profit life plan community serving Colorado Springs, Colo. Located on 15 acres of land near renowned Colorado attractions Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods, Aberdeen Ridge offers residences for seniors opting for independent living, assisted living and memory care.
