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.