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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-December 2019 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features the great gift of a restaurant gift card, learning about event professionals, top QSR traffic and digital ordering strategies. While restaurant sales were lower for November of 2018, November of 2019 did not include the same holiday headwinds.

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How can coffee shops reduce single-use cup waste? 

Perfect Daily Grind

In 2019, the leaders of 170 countries pledged to “significantly reduce” their use of plastics (including disposable coffee cups) by 2030. As more and more countries implement bans on single-use cups and plastics , we’ve seen the number of biodegradable, compostable, and recyclable alternatives increase. Can you recycle single-use cups?

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MRM Plant-Based: Five Easy Ways To Increase Your Sales (Without Cauliflower Pizza)

Modern Restaurant Management

Grubhub released its annual “ Year In Food ” report, highlighting the top trends of 2019 and found that vegan and vegetarian orders rose by 27 percent in popularity overall in 2019 as compared to 2018. And cauliflower pizza claimed the top spot, rising by 650 percent throughout the year.

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How to Reduce and Track Restaurant Food Waste

Xtra Chef

Common examples include improper refrigeration, over-ordering, and poor restaurant inventory management methods. Maybe a diner received the incorrect order, they failed to mention they’re allergic to something, or the food wasn’t prepared to their liking. Order to Par to Reduce Spoilage. Miscalculated Portions.

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3 Simple Ways Restaurants Can Reduce Food Waste this Holiday Season

Xtra Chef

Order to Par Based on Projections. Over-ordering, particularly over-ordering perishable items, often leads to food waste. Knowing what quantity and when to order in order to not over-order requires inventory management of the highest order. ?? Monitor & Maximize Yields . Donate Leftover Food.

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Takeaways from Toast’s Restaurant Success Report

Xtra Chef

xtraCHEF’s Perspective on Food Waste featured in the Restaurant Success Report 2019. Most restaurants have creative ways to reduce waste from repurposing leftover kitchen trim to composting. Having a smart system to count and track inventory is the first step to avoid over-ordering and reduce food waste.

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How to Reduce Food Waste in Restaurants: 16 Practical Tips

Touch Bistro

The number of Americans who make food and beverage choices based on sustainability has increased by 23% since 2019 , so implementing environmentally friendly practices at your restaurant is sure to be a crowd-pleasing choice. Order In-Season. Compost Whenever Possible. Another bonus?

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