Newsflash: kids love fast food. You probably even watch older students head out to their favorite quick-serve restaurants (QSRs) during the lunch hour. But keeping kids on campus—and getting them excited about your menu—is easier than you think when you have the right inspiration. Here are six ways to mimic fast-food favorites, plus some tips to help bring the QSR experience into your school.

At this year’s ANC, we got to show off so many new ways to help you serve your kids, from unique turkey products to new-for-K12 Hormel Foods items to cafeteria resources. Whether you missed the event or you simply want to see the exciting updates again, here’s a look at what we featured at this year’s show.

Barbacoa is the type of ingredient that surprises as much as it satisfies. The traditionally slow-cooked meat lets you add rich, Mexican flavor into classics like grilled cheese, pasta and more.

It’s that time again! The end-of-year holidays will be here before you know it. Make sure you’re prepared by placing your holiday orders by July 31st so your students and staff can enjoy the festive season with tasty foods. Jump-start your planning with inspiration from 6 Thanksgiving meal ideas.

To shine light on the great work staff like yours are doing, we’re organizing Cafeteria Takeovers where we’re visiting schools with celebrity Chef Carla Hall, and Cafeteria Makeovers to award four schools $25K worth of kitchen equipment.

Today’s students are eating at school in all types of new ways, from build-it-yourself meals to bento boxes to on-the-go handhelds. But to best serve these types of formats, you need ingredients that don’t add extra fuss. Time for Turkey Snack Sticks.

There’s so much magic you can create with turkey. It’s an incredible value, it’s convenient to use, and the taste is nothing short of beloved. We know it’s an important part of your menu. Because of that, we are 100% committed to your success. Now with the further integration into Hormel Foods, that commitment will only get stronger.

Made-to-order meals get kids excited for lunchtime in a way that’s easy on your staff. Take a look at how to set up your wells for a breakfast bar, then—by swapping some ingredients—how to shift to a taco and nacho bar later in the week.

When kids are hungry, there’s no time to spare. This is when you need ingredients that come easy and go fast, especially when staffing is low.

Have-it-your-way meals are simple to manage and exciting for kids. Here’s how you can set up your wells for a burger made-to-order bar, how to shift to a hot dog bar later in the week by swapping out ingredients, and complete meal ideas for easy point-and-order eating.

Customizable meals aren’t only a big draw for kids—they’re also easier to implement than they seem! In this series, you’ll learn how to set up your wells for one type of made-to-order bar, then how to create a new lineup later in the week by swapping out some ingredients.

Everyone loves bacon, and now everyone can have it. While traditional bacon is delicious, pork-based ingredients can exclude students who have dietary restrictions. Instead, try turkey bacon that comes in familiar, savory, perfectly cooked strips that everyone can enjoy during lunchtime.

These turkey frank recipes add fun twists using tangy pineapple, warm tortillas and zesty seasonings to keep your menu delightfully surprising—and even open the door for students who don’t eat beef or pork.

When you want to excite your students, try street food: tasty, handheld fare you’d normally find from a sidewalk cart or food truck. These generally

Turkey sandwiches are great! They’re a popular staple that kids love. Now imagine just how exciting they can be when you make them with a little more OOMPH.

Exploring the world through food is an interest that’s only grown over the years. But menuing international flavors isn’t only an opportunity for kids to try new tastes. It’s also a chance to bring inclusivity, diversity and global representation into the cafeteria.

Early birds can have their worms—the lunchtime birds want breakfast! Students love any chance to have warm, sweet-and-savory breakfast foods, and lunchtime is a great opportunity for many reasons.

Students can be notoriously picky (you know that better than anyone else). But when it comes to quick-service restaurants…

We’re in the heart of turkey season, so we teamed up with celebrity choreographer Phil Wright to create The Jennie-O Turkey Dance.

By now, we’re all familiar with thinking outside the cafeteria. The last couple of years showed us that being adaptable is key…

There’s a lot of power in food. You would know—you’re a superhero, the way you put kids first…