Operating Safely

NEW CHALLENGES?

WE’RE SERVING NEW SOLUTIONS.

You’ve made it through a lot. Now, you’re facing a whole new set of challenges – like labor shortages, food shortages and constantly changing service demands. The good news is, we have solutions to help you prevail. Tap into our support, ideas and expert advice. Let’s continue to make it– together.

Schedule a free consultation with a Food Fanatics® Chef or Restaurant Operations Consultant in your area for help with anything – from menu planning, to P&L strategy, to takeout and delivery.

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Watch our industry webinars on demand

Our on-demand webinars span a wide range of industry topics to help you with your pressing challenges. See how to retain your staff and streamline labor, effectively market your business to drive traffic, and optimize your operations to drive profitability.

Menu Personalization that Pays Off
Diners today have diverse and evolving well-being preferences. Join for a look at our latest US Foods® exclusive Scoop™ products, and discuss how customization options on your menu for preferences like gluten-free and vegan can not only drive customer traffic, but also build your bottom line.
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SOLUTIONS FOR LABOR AND SUPPLY CHALLENGES

Start here for help with hiring and retaining staff – and with building a menu with labor-saving ingredients.

ADD NEW PRODUCTS. ADD NO LABOR
Add back-of-house, made-from-scratch flavor to your menu, without adding staff, with labor-saving Scoop™ products.
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PREP-SAVING PRODUCE CALCULATOR
Our ready-to-use produce saves you time, money and staffing worries. Find out just how much with our new custom Prep-Saving Calculator.
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BUILD BETTER LTOs, SEASONAL AND HOLIDAY MENUS

HOLIDAY AND SEASONAL LTOs
Get profitable LTO strategies and tips for upcoming food and seasonal holidays.
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USE FOOD HOLIDAYS TO YOUR ADVANTAGE
Food holidays can be a strategic way to attract new customers. Use this national food holiday calendar to find marketing opportunities for your restaurant.
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TIPS FOR DINE-IN, TAKEOUT, DELIVERY AND GHOST KITCHENS

Capacity restrictions have lifted, and outdoor dining season is upon us. Prepare for increased traffic with these resources.

HEED THIS
Get advice from an in-the-trenches pro,
US Foods® Restaurant Operations Consultant leader Lance Reynolds.
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A GUIDE TO GREAT OUTDOOR DINING
Learn how restaurants have expanded to keep
al fresco dining all year.
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MARKETING AND TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES

Looking for help with social media? Need a new menu? Fed up with your old POS system? Find solutions!

Marketing Signage
Need social distancing decals? Keep guests aware of your protocols with these floor decals and other signage.
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FIVE WAYS TO STEP UP YOUR SEO
Building SEO value for your restaurant begins with loving your website. Learn how to improve your bottom line by maximizing your website.
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RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS RESOURCES

Find guides, how-to's and templates for all things operations – operating safely, temporarily closing, managing cash flow and more.

BACK TO BETTER BASICS
Learn how to re-examine essential business practices to ensure success with this article from Spring 2021 Food Fanatics magazine. Find out more details here.
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THE HIRING UN-FREEZE
Find out how you can build a stronger foodservice team in a post-pandemic world. Get all the details here or in the Spring 2021 Food Fanatics magazine.
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MULTI-UNIT, COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY, HEALTHCARE AND HOSPITALITY RESOURCES

REOPENING/RECOVERY BLUEPRINT
Discover your guide to the changing landscape of foodservice management within universities, hospitals and hotels. Get guidance on reopening requirements, best practices and more for your operation post-pandemic. We aim to bring you personalized solutions that fit your specific needs.
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Operationalizing the international dysphagia diet standardization initiative (iddsi), part 1 - healthcare
Part 1 of Operationalizing the International Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initiative (IDDSI) was a live panel session. The panel will share their experiences executing this new diet modification system through all phases of the transition.
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