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Strategies for Achieving a Zero-Waste Kitchen in Your Restaurant

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Teach workers how to implement a waste auditing system that allows both you and them to identify patterns in wastage. Sustainability is measured by looking at a number of areas throughout a business. Cooking, cleaning, bar service, and bathrooms, among others, are vital points that water will be used by staff and customers alike.

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Here Are the 2025 James Beard Awards Restaurant and Chef Award Finalists

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The announcement included nominees for Outstanding Restaurateur, Best New Restaurant, and the regional Best Chef awards, as well as finalists for three new categories: Best New Bar, Outstanding Professional in Beverage Service, and Outstanding Professional in Cocktail Service. Check out the full list of finalists below.

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For Restaurants Cutting Their Carbon Footprint, Composting Food Scraps Is Just the Beginning

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It’s a great tool for our overall success,” said Emily Lyall, operations manager at the Lafayette Public House , a coffee, bar, and kitchen. Independent restaurants can get help through utility energy audit and equipment rebate programs—if their state has them. Not all California restaurateurs agree. We’re very open to induction.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Randy’s Donuts Plans Rise and Burger King Makes Sustainable Commitment

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With new chairs, tables and barstools, the revamped restaurant boasts an upgraded bar look and feel. ” Understanding that sustainability requires partnership throughout the supply chain, Burger King are partnering with The Coca-Cola Company and Kraft Heinz to bring these initiatives to life. . Waitr Partners with Red Robin.

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Virtual Acceleration, Raising the Bar and Insult Monitor

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US Foods Springs into Helping Bars and Grills. In other news, US Foods launched its Spring Scoop, “Raising the Bar: The Classics – Celebrated and Elevated.” ” Spring Scoop highlights include: Elevated, Upsell-Worthy Bar-and-Grill Favorites. ” GIG Rebrands Certification Group.

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Need to Reach New Customers? Step Outside the Box

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With Millennials and Gen Z customers, in particular, wanting to be heard on sustainability-minded and green-living topics, the door is open for additional services for restaurant brands. The company is catering to changing customer needs and preferences and positioning itself as socially responsible and sustainable.

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What Trends Are You Seeing and What Can We Expect to See More of in 2022?

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Smart Bar USA Founder Barry Fieldman. In addition, there is an increasing emphasis on sustainability with our restaurant customers. We’ll move towards a continuous quality model with more self-assessments and collaborative coaching vs. traditional onsite audits. Circular (not linear) supply chains.

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