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TOP
IDEAS FOR INNOVATIVE RETAIL
DINING SPACES IN HEALTH CARE
COMPILED BY ANFP STAFF
1. Stay ahead of trends. Continuously monitor industry
trends and consumer preferences to ensure offerings
remain relevant and attractive to your customer groups.
2. Focus on cost-effective innovation. Implement innovative
solutions utilizing existing resources whenever possible to
create customized retail flex spaces without a significant
financial investment.
3. Take a customer-centric approach. Identify and address
customers' specific needs and preferences, including
healthier options, plant-based meals, or comfort foods, to
enhance diner satisfaction.
4. Concentrate on strategic planning. Develop a
comprehensive plan to align menu offerings with customer
demands, emphasizing customization and regional
preferences.
5. Source local ingredients. Experiment with ingredients and
source foods locally if possible to create unique, fresh, and
regionally-authentic dishes.
6. Foster innovation. Encourage feedback and idea-sharing
among staff and customers to foster a culture of innovation,
creativity, and continuous improvement.
7. Utilize strategic marketing. Use cost-effective marketing
tactics to generate excitement for your dining program,
such as visually appealing digital menu boards and
targeted e-mail campaigns.
8. Develop promotional strategies. Highlight special
promotions, bundles, or deals using signage; leverage staff
to promote offerings among customers.
9. Connect with the community. Collaborate with local farms
and organizations to increase visibility and credibility
within the community, enhancing the appeal of your retail
spaces.
10. Generate excitement. Enhance marketing tactics to create
excitement, including pop-up events, contests, themed
menus, and in-cafe activities featuring chef demos. Coach
staff on effective scripting to engage customers and
highlight offerings.
To learn more, read " How to Elevate Flex Spaces " by
Brian Jackowski, Nutrition & Foodservice Edge,
July-August 2023.
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - July/August 2024
Top 10 Ideas for Innovative Retail Dining Spaces in Health Care
The Power of Protein: Benefits and Menu Considerations
Spectacular Summer Salads
Successful Leaders Never Stop Learning
How to Build Your Team Culture Using Training and Technology
My Recipe for Success
Enhancing the Dining Experience in Long-Term Care to Decrease Malnutrition
What CDM, CFPP Means to Me
Realign to Nine: Focus on Food Allergies
Evidence-Based Nutrition for Heart-Healthy Foodservice Menus
Thank You Corporate Partners
Foundation Focus
Early Career CDM, CFPP
CDM, CFPP Spotlights
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Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - July/August 2024 - Cover2
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Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - July/August 2024 - Top 10 Ideas for Innovative Retail Dining Spaces in Health Care
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Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - July/August 2024 - The Power of Protein: Benefits and Menu Considerations
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Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - July/August 2024 - Spectacular Summer Salads
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Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - July/August 2024 - Successful Leaders Never Stop Learning
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Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - July/August 2024 - How to Build Your Team Culture Using Training and Technology
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Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - July/August 2024 - 22
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - July/August 2024 - My Recipe for Success
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - July/August 2024 - Enhancing the Dining Experience in Long-Term Care to Decrease Malnutrition
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Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - July/August 2024 - 26
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - July/August 2024 - What CDM, CFPP Means to Me
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - July/August 2024 - Realign to Nine: Focus on Food Allergies
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Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - July/August 2024 - Evidence-Based Nutrition for Heart-Healthy Foodservice Menus
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Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - July/August 2024 - 38
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - July/August 2024 - Thank You Corporate Partners
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - July/August 2024 - Foundation Focus
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Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - July/August 2024 - Early Career CDM, CFPP
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Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - July/August 2024 - CDM, CFPP Spotlights
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