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

EATER

Independent restaurants can get help through utility energy audit and equipment rebate programs—if their state has them. It takes a lot of education. Unfortunately, he adds, “if you are a smaller restaurant. Containers cost more upfront, but businesses start to save fairly quickly. Customers are slower to engage, however. “It

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How To Reduce Food Waste in Restaurants

The Restaurant Group

Conducting a Food Waste Audit A food waste audit identifies where and how waste occurs in your restaurant. Educating and empowering them fosters a collective mission for sustainability. Employee Education on Waste Reduction Raise Awareness : Train staff on food wastes environmental and financial impacts.

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Top 7 POS Features for Allergen Management: Protect Guests and Boost Restaurant Safety

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To keep this information reliable, restaurants should follow these practices: Weekly Menu Audits : Regularly review ingredient changes and update nutritional details. By keeping nutritional data accurate, restaurants can identify and address allergen risks before they become an issue.

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2024 Accessibility Standards for Digital Menus

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Training Staff and Working with Vendors Accessibility isn’t just about design – it’s also about teamwork and education. Avoid confusing jargon or overly technical terms that might alienate some users. When choosing technology providers, go for those with a track record in accessibility.

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ADA Compliance for Digital Menus: A Step-by-Step Guide to Boost Accessibility

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Regular Audits : Use tools like WAVE and Lighthouse for automated checks, combined with manual testing by users of assistive technologies. Staff Training : Educate your team on accessibility basics and assistive tools. Conducting Accessibility Audits Regularly reviewing your digital menus for accessibility issues is key.

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From Recipe to Retail: Steps to Create a Sellable Product

Modern Restaurant Management

y Money, time, patience and education, the latter meaning educate yourself as best as possible while still relying on the expertise of your consultant. Step #6: Audit the Co-Packer Make sure they are GMP or Good Manufacturing Practice compliant. Step #1: Make Sure You Have Funding Do you have money?

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How to Manage Allergen Data in POS Systems

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Steps to Implement : Input accurate allergen data, train staff, and regularly audit for compliance. ” [1] Maintaining Data Accuracy and Compliance in POS Allergen Features To ensure allergen data remains reliable, regular audits are a must. These checks help maintain compliance and protect customer safety.