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Adopting Tech Solutions Is the Smartest Decision Restaurants Can Make

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Sweetgreen implemented tech solutions to improve their operations, boost sustainability , and personalize customers’ experiences. In fact, when restaurants adopt tech solutions, it can significantly improve every aspect of their business operations. For instance, technology can help restaurants: Optimize operations.

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Tips For Restaurants to Reduce Food Waste and Save Significant Money

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The restaurant industry loses an astounding $162 billion each year in food waste. All restaurants should proactively work to reduce food waste, which will also help you save money, increase profits, spotlight your commitment to sustainability, and help the environment. Between a third and a half of food is wasted worldwide annually.

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Beyond the Plate: Evolution and Exploration in the 2024 Restaurant Scene

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The year 2024 promises a journey of adaptation and fierce competition for the restaurant industry as it manages stronger-than-expected economic data and slowing inflation while dealing with the headwinds of short labor supply, more demanding customers and an uncertain political environment. The key lesson both establishments teach?

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Embracing Hyperlocal Ingredients: Transforming Menus and Communities

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Their desire to shop local has extended to farmers markets and the food industry. They are aware that some parts of the food industry have unsavory processes and practices; consumers like knowing what’s in their food and where it is coming from. Transportation alone accounts for nearly 20 percent of food-system emissions.

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Understanding Restaurant Finances & Financial Statements in 2024

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As an operator, you must have a firm grasp on your revenue, expenses, and profitability if you want to be part of the 20% of businesses that find long-term success in the industry. Food & beverage sales report Restaurant prime costs report Restaurant inventory reports Restaurant P&L statement Cash flow statement 1.

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Emerging from COVID With a More Sustainable Approach

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A Sustainable Supply Chain. During the height of the pandemic, it seemed as though so many facets of the food industry were up in the air, including stress on supply chains. Food processing, in some facilities, has been slowed down substantially due to labor shortages or complete shutdowns. Offer seasonal items.

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The Cost of B-ing Good

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B Corp Restaurants As of early 2024, almost 150 restaurants around the world have achieved the certification, from fine-dining independents to fast-casual chains, with hotels, breweries and food delivery companies also dotting the list. Green Restaurant and Slow Food were others we considered.