Webinar: The Menu Planning Playbook


Pro Tips to Level Up Your Menus

Planning menus isn’t just about meeting today’s requirements—it’s about building a flexible, future-proof system that works all year long. In this session, school nutrition and LINQ expert Katy Hoyng will share her proven approach to modular, “plug-and-play” menu planning that keeps operations running smoothly, even when inventory changes or USDA compliance rules shift.

What You’ll Learn:

  • How to structure menus for easy ingredient substitutions
  • Why starting next year’s planning now sets you up for success 
  • Strategies for forecasting and building realistic meal participation percentages 
  • How to re-evaluate and adjust menus for inevitable compliance changes, like Added Sugars rules or state requirements

Whether you’re a veteran nutrition director or just starting out, you’ll walk away with actionable strategies, time-saving tips, and the confidence to tackle menu planning like a pro.

Featuring: 

Katy Hoyng

Senior Manager of Knowledge Management, LINQ

Paige Bates

Senior Product Manager, LINQ