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Intriguing foodservice ideas for challenging times

As the coronavirus pandemic continues on, operations have dug deep for new solutions to serve meals safely, shore up sales, engage diners and motivate staff. Here’s a look at a number of creative ideas they’ve put into place since the spring.

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13 innovations spurred by the pandemic

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By FSD Staff on 11/04/2020

Here’s a look at some creative solutions from restaurants and noncommercial operations alike.

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Ideas to steal from innovative senior-living operators

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By Patricia Cobe on 11/04/2020

Unique solutions were in the works pre-pandemic, but COVID-19 inspired even more of them.

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Healthcare operations lean on ‘car hop’ service to get meals safely to visitors, guests

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By Kelsey Squire on 08/05/2020

Two teams managed by Cura Hospitality are bringing the cafeteria to the parking lot.

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5 stealable ideas that sprang up during the pandemic

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By Benita Gingerella on 07/01/2020

Here are some creative innovations operators have developed to keep things running smoothly.

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Amid COVID-19 closures, Tulane Dining offers local restaurants a boost

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By FSD Staff on 07/09/2020

A university food truck has been serving dishes from nearby eateries three days a week.

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3 stealable ideas healthcare operators have developed during COVID-19

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By Benita Gingerella on 09/03/2020

Consider these solutions shared at the Association for Healthcare Foodservice’s recent virtual conference.

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