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Expanding Horizons: FEED Workshop’s Value Across Multiple Industries & Roles

Understanding foodservice facility design impacts organizations across numerous sectors. Let’s explore how different industries benefit from FEED Workshop’s comprehensive approach to foodservice design and collaboration with FCSI consultants. 

Healthcare Facilities 

Healthcare organizations face unique challenges in foodservice design, from patient dining to retail cafes. Facility planners, architects, and foodservice directors learn crucial aspects of healthcare-specific requirements while working with FCSI consultants. 

Key Stakeholders: 

  • Hospital Facility Planners 
  • Healthcare System Project Managers 
  • Medical Center Architects 
  • Healthcare Food & Nutrition Directors 
  • Clinical Operations Managers 

Government/Military Facilities 

Government and military installations require efficient, high-volume foodservice operations that meet strict specifications. FEED provides essential knowledge for meeting these specialized requirements. 

Key Stakeholders: 

  • Base Facility Managers 
  • Government Project Officers 
  • Military Food Program Directors 
  • Contract Officers 
  • Base Architects/Engineers 
  • DLA (Defense Logistics Agency) Representatives 

Corporate Dining 

Modern workplace dining continues to evolve, requiring innovative approaches to foodservice design. Understanding these trends and requirements is crucial for successful projects. 

Key Stakeholders: 

  • Corporate Facility Managers 
  • Workplace Experience Directors 
  • Corporate Real Estate Managers 
  • Tech Campus Planners 
  • Corporate Architecture Firms 
  • Food Program Managers 

K-12 Education 

School foodservice facilities present unique challenges in design and renovation, especially with limited construction windows and strict budgets.  

Key Stakeholders: 

  • District Facility Planners 
  • School Nutrition Directors 
  • Bond Program Managers 
  • Education Architects 
  • District Project Managers 
  • State Education Facility Planners 

Multi-Unit Restaurant Chains 

Chain restaurants require consistent, efficient designs that can be replicated while adapting to different locations and requirements. 

Key Stakeholders: 

  • Chain Development Directors 
  • Prototype Design Managers 
  • Construction Managers 
  • Brand Architects 
  • Franchise Development Teams 
  • Equipment Specification Managers 

Assisted Living/Senior Care 

Senior living communities need specialized foodservice designs that accommodate both resident dining and healthcare requirements. 

Key Stakeholders: 

  • Senior Living Development Directors 
  • Facility Planners 
  • Healthcare Architects 
  • Dining Services Directors 
  • Property Development Managers 
  • Operations VPs 

Sports & Entertainment 

Venues require high-volume foodservice capabilities with efficient design for peak period service. 

Key Stakeholders: 

  • Venue Architects 
  • Facility Operations Directors 
  • Concessions Managers 
  • Project Development Teams 
  • Construction Managers 
  • Event Planning Directors 

Hospitality 

Hotels and resorts need sophisticated foodservice designs that handle multiple concepts and service styles. 

Key Stakeholders: 

  • Hotel Developers 
  • Property Architects 
  • F&B Directors 
  • Project Managers 
  • Brand Design Teams 
  • Operations Directors 

Shopping Centers/Mixed-Use Developments 

These properties require flexible foodservice infrastructure to accommodate various concepts and future changes. 

Key Stakeholders: 

  • Development Directors 
  • Commercial Architects 
  • Property Managers 
  • Leasing Teams 
  • Construction Managers 
  • Facility Engineers 

Convention Centers 

Large-scale foodservice operations require careful planning for various service styles and volumes. 

Key Stakeholders: 

  • Facility Directors 
  • Project Managers 
  • Operations Managers 
  • Development Teams 
  • Architectural Firms 
  • Event Planning Directors 

Benefits Across Industries 

Each of these sectors benefits from FEED’s focus on: 

  • Infrastructure planning 
  • Equipment specification 
  • Operational efficiency 
  • Future flexibility 
  • Sustainability considerations 
  • Budget optimization 

All participants learn to work effectively with FCSI consultants to: 

  • Prevent costly design mistakes 
  • Optimize operational efficiency 
  • Plan for future needs 
  • Manage project budgets 
  • Coordinate complex requirements  

Join us January 26-29, 2025, at the Westin San Diego Bayview to gain valuable insights that will enhance your foodservice facility projects, regardless of your industry sector. 

For registration information, visit https://fcsief.org/feed-workshop/