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July/August 2020 Legal Update

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The Real Economic Support That Acknowledges Unique Restaurant Assistance Needed To Survive Act of 2020 or RESTAURANTS Act of 2020 would establish $120 billion in forgivable grant funding directed towards independent restaurants. The rule will go into effect on October 13, 2020, with a compliance date of August 13, 2021.

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How the Pandemic Has Forever Changed the Way We Eat

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According to SEC filings, food delivery apps experienced tremendous growth in 2020 earning a combined $5.5 billion in revenue from April through September of 2020—compared with $2.5 billion from the same period in 2019.

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Restaurant QR Codes: 2020’s Comeback Story

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QR codes are providing customers with digital access to menus – replacing traditional paper menus that require cleaning, recycling and never-ending updates – making this aspect of the restaurant experience truly touchless.

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AI Food Intelligence and Now Serving Democracy

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“Our customers have been through a lot in 2020, and we want to be sure that they are able to successfully reach their patrons and embrace this new way of dining,” says Ed Wayda, senior brand manager for Smithfield Culinary. The contest ends on December 31, 2020. 2-11, 2020. 16-25, 2020. 13-22, 2020.

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How to Engage Your Employees in Sustainability

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In creating strategies for a recycling and food waste plan, ask them how they would put that into practice. “10 percent energy reduction compared to 2017 by the end of 2020” or “95 percent correct recycling by July compared to the 55 percent of 2018.”

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The Cost of B-ing Good

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At Sleepy Bee, our work towards B Corp certification began in the summer of 2020, a time when many of us in the industry were wondering, “What are we doing here?” Waste management programs like recycling, composting, and any food-waste reduction measuring done can also help in this category.

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The New Order: Five Important Focus Areas for Greener Operations

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Throughout the paused activity of 2020 and 2021, people everywhere were reminded of the delicate ecosystem that exists between individuals and their communities, as well as between people and their planet. For the necessary packaging, try to opt for biodegradable materials and packaging with a high recycled content.