Whether you're a devoted fan of The Bear or not, as child nutrition leaders we often look to fast casual or “food away from home” trends to spark new ideas in our school cafeterias. But just like behind the scenes of The Bear, it’s not all roses and sunshine behind those back-of-house doors.

GFS experts Elena Buist & Chip Gregory share how schools can navigate clean label trends, Buy American compliance, and menu transparency with smart communication and technology.

To make your school meal program run a little easier, here is a simple checklist to help you and your team feel organized and ready when the school year kicks off.