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🎉 Cheers to the Season! 🎉 The Art of Culinary Spaces is taking a holiday pause to celebrate this special time of year. 🎄❄️ We’ll be back in 2025 with more exciting insights and highlights from the foodservice design industry. Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a happy New Year! 🎊 See you in 2025! #FCSI #TheArtOfCulinarySpaces #HappyHolidays #FoodserviceDesign

The FCSI Educational Foundation has partnered with Western Kentucky University to launch an innovative Professional Studies Foodservice Design Certificate! This unique, non-degree program is perfect for working professionals looking to enhance their skills in foodservice design. 🗓️ Program Highlights: ✅ Launching Spring 2025 ✅ Designed for working professionals ✅ Mostly online with only 8 in-person instruction days ✅ Complete in just 6 months ✅ CAPSTONE design project + final exam ✅ GRANTS are available! 📚 Key Areas of Study: Foodservice sanitation Materials and finishes Commercial foods Digital design Menu and supply chain management Foodservice design 📌 Space is limited! The deadline to register is December 20th. For more details or to secure your spot, visit https://lnkd.in/dSdpnRHh or contact Garrett Lennon or Greg Jewell. Don't miss this opportunity to advance your career in foodservice design! 🌟

Our Board of Trustees met in beautiful Savannah on Monday, bringing some incredible new ideas and plans for 2025 to the table. 🌟✨ We’re energized and ready to make 2025 a year of innovation, growth, and success! Stay tuned for updates as these plans come to life. 🚀📆 #BoardMeeting #Savannah #2025Planning #Innovation #Leadership

🎙️✨ In this episode of The Art of Culinary Spaces, host Wade Koehler dives into the jaw-dropping $60 million transformation of The Club at ArrowCreek! 🌟 🏌️♂️ Join FCSI member Peter Bryant as he showcases how RealFood Hospitality, Strategy & Design redefined luxury dining at this premier club. 🍽️ From a completely reimagined kitchen to cutting-edge foodservice operations, this member-focused renovation is nothing short of spectacular! 💡🏆 👀✨ Get an exclusive glimpse into how this ambitious project blends aesthetic brilliance with operational excellence, setting new standards in culinary hospitality. 🍷🍴 https://lnkd.in/gPVJ_E9u #MyFCSI #FCSI #LuxuryClub #GolfClub ⛳ #Hospitality 🏨 #RestaurantDesign #CulinaryArts 👨🍳

🌍🍕 Global Foodservice Highlights: From Tomato Wine to Agrifood Tech Investments 🍕🌍 In the latest Global Foodservice Focus, discover how Pizza Hut is shaking up the holiday season with a limited-edition tomato-based wine 🍷🍅, crafted in collaboration with Just Beyond Paradise Winery to perfectly complement their pizzas. Meanwhile, the Asia-Pacific region is experiencing a significant 85% surge in alternative protein funding, signaling a robust recovery in the agrifood tech sector. Stay informed about these developments and more in the dynamic world of foodservice. 👉 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gcQeB35b #FoodserviceNews #PizzaHut #AgrifoodTech #GlobalTrends #InnovationInFoodservice

In the latest episode of FCSI's Innovation In The Kitchen series, supported by The Middleby Corporation, Michael Jones of Foodservice Consultant magazine interviews Orlando Espinosa FCSI, principal of Orlando Espinosa Associates and recipient of FE&S's 'Consultant of The Year' at the 2024 Dealer of the Year & All-Industry Awards Gala. FCSI Espinosa shares insights on the current state of the K-12 foodservice sector, noting, "Right now we’re experiencing a period of stabilization post-COVID. Participation levels are starting to return to normal. However, challenges such as lower student participation, rising costs, and labor shortages continue to affect the industry." Gain valuable perspectives on overcoming these challenges and explore the potential for future growth in K-12 kitchen design. https://lnkd.in/gpgdeZab

🌍💡 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐭 𝐈𝐭𝐬 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭! 💡🌍 This evening, Wade Koehler, CAE, Jennifer Wong and Elonique Dalhuisen from the three divisions of FCSI had an inspiring meeting with Michael Jones, Natasha Merkel and Stuart Charlton from 1473 Media. Despite spanning different time zones (from 7 AM for some to 9 PM for others!), the energy and enthusiasm were absolutely electrifying. We brainstormed innovative ideas, explored even stronger collaborations, and discussed how to take promoting the brand to the next level. From upcoming events to planning how we can truly make 2025 a standout year, the session was packed with creativity and a shared vision for success. 💥 Here’s to making an even bigger impact together in the coming year! 💥 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀! 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝟭𝟰𝟳𝟯, 𝘄𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲. 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲? 𝗪𝗲’𝗱 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘆𝗼𝘂! #FCSI #GlobalTeamwork #Innovation #Collaboration #BrandPromotion FCSI APD Asia Pacific Division FCSI Nederland FCSI (UK&I) Consultant Projects FCSI (UK&I) Allied Member Case Studies FCSI France FCSI UK & Ireland, FCSI ITALIA, FCSI Spain-Portugal, FCSI Nordic, FCSI Germany Austria, FCSI Schweiz/Suisse/Svizzera/Switzerland, FCSI APD Asia Pacific Division, FCSI The Americas

💡 Opinion: The So What? With Joe Schumaker FCSI 💡 Why are consultants uniquely equipped to handle the unexpected in the foodservice industry? In his latest column, Joe Schumaker FCSI dives deep into the pivotal role consultants play at the intersection of operators and manufacturers. From navigating innovation to addressing the challenges of equipment comparisons, Schumaker explores why their perspective is vital for success. Ready to understand why consultants are the industry's MVPs? 👉 Read more now: https://lnkd.in/gCtpvMt4 #FoodserviceInsights #ConsultantsMatter #IndustryInnovation #OpinionColumn #TheSoWhat

👋 Did you know? FCSI The Americas is more than a network—it’s a community of passionate professionals driving success in foodservice operations across sectors like healthcare, hospitality, education, and more. 🌎✨ From cutting-edge design to expert advisory services, our members are here to help you succeed. Discover the value of being part of the FCSI family today! #FCSIAmericas #FoodserviceExcellence #ConsultantNetwork #WeAreFCSI

🦃✨ Happy Thanksgiving from FCSI The Americas! ✨🦃 This Thanksgiving, we’re feeling extra grateful for the incredible members, allied members, staff, and friends who make our community so special. Your dedication, innovation, and support fuel our success and drive us forward every day. 🍂 Here’s to the partnerships, friendships, and teamwork that help us thrive together. Thank you for being an essential part of our journey. Wishing you and your loved ones a holiday filled with warmth, joy, and gratitude. 🧡 #Thanksgiving #FCSIAmericas #Gratitude #ThankfulForYou