The Rail

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Implementing Energy-efficient Solutions Sustainability is important both for your customers and your bottom line — and during winter, the positive impact sustainable practices can have on your business is much more pronounced. You can and should be proactive with your sustainability efforts, especially public-facing ones.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 18, 2022

People ( especially millennials ) are increasingly interested in sustainability and want to support brands that are aligned with their values. Increasingly, sustainability is also a critical factor for potential investors who want to align with brands who are doing the right thing for their employees, community, and planet.

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The Restaurant Times

JULY 28, 2021

As per the Food Sustainability Index, a person wastes 494 pounds of food per year in the UAE, which is way higher than in the USA and Europe. High food waste is not just bad for restaurants, it also impacts the environment and food security significantly. Thus, there arises a need for an efficient waste management system. .

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Xtra Chef

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

The holiday season can be a boon for many restaurants, but it can also exacerbate an issue that plagues the restaurant industry all year long: food waste. The Issue of Food Waste in the Restaurant Industry. Food waste in the restaurant industry is real. million tons of food waste annually.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 25, 2021

Luckily, a commitment to more sustainable operations can coexist with healthy profits, and even growing margins. Below are five important areas of focus for restaurant and catering professionals who are re-imagining their operations for a newer, more sustainable normal. First Priority: Getting Smarter.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Restaurants should routinely conduct supplier audits to be certain that all food safety and QA practices are being followed before the food even arrives at your restaurant. Additionally, audits and confirmation of safety certifications should be standard operating procedure before working with new vendors.

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Touch Bistro

MAY 10, 2021

And one area that is often overlooked is the question of how to reduce food waste in restaurants. Food waste costs restaurants a staggering $162 billion per year , and in America alone, restaurants generate as much as 33 billion pounds of food waste per year. Different Types of Restaurant Food Waste.

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Lavu

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

By comprehending the financial dynamics at play, restaurateurs can make informed decisions that contribute to their overall profits and sustainability. This involves sourcing wholesale ingredients, reducing waste, and adjusting menu prices as needed. To enhance profits, effective food cost management is key.

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Step 1: Audit Your Current Location(s) Before you start planning for your future, take a look at your past and your present. Still, you should conduct a thorough audit of your current restaurant(s) before expanding your business further. Read on for our actionable, step-by-step process on how to expand your franchise.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

In 2018, when China stopped accepting plastics and recycling from the US, waste management professionals wondered whether the recycling industry could survive the loss of a major market for America’s commodity scrap. Though landfill closures have also contributed to rising costs, recycling is still the cheaper option for waste disposal.

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Perfect Daily Grind

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Coffee Planet partners with The Waste Lab to implement sustainable waste solutions. OCRI uses recyclable and compostable packaging and has reduced food waste in its coffee shops to less than 3%. World AeroPress Championship announces Oatly as official 2022 Sustainability Sponsor.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

With current supply chain issues and these brands already operating under thin margins, we expect operators to be strategic when it comes to menu sizes, limited offerings and daypart offerings to limit waste, cut costs, and maximize profitability. In addition, there is an increasing emphasis on sustainability with our restaurant customers.

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Sling

MAY 9, 2023

4) Minimize food waste Minimizing waste is essential because food costs are one of the largest expenses that most restaurants have to contend with. Then, instead of spending hours on manual entry, your bookkeeper can focus on the higher-level tasks of analyzing, reporting, planning, and auditing your restaurant’s finances.

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Hot Schedules

OCTOBER 5, 2021

saves you money, time, and lessens the risk of food waste. In the restaurant business, relationships are what sustain your enterprise. As part of your process for managing food suppliers, your restaurant needs to conduct relationship audits, whether annually, bi-annually, or simply spot-checking each month. Ensure Quality.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

This capability can prove invaluable for refining pricing strategies, optimising ingredient and waste management, and planning forthcoming shifts, among other benefits. In 2024, we anticipate a continued evolution, where technology and sustainability will play pivotal roles in reshaping the culinary experience.

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Marketman

JULY 7, 2019

Number 10: Food Services of America (FSA) – In response to a growing number of restaurants heeding patrons demands for healthy, natural and organic meals, FSA created the SNOR (Sustainable Natural Organic Regional) program. Committed to the wise use of resources, FSA established Working Intelligently for a Sustainable Enterprise (WISE).

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Marketman

JULY 7, 2019

Number 10: Food Services of America (FSA) – In response to a growing number of restaurants heeding patrons demands for healthy, natural and organic meals, FSA created the SNOR (Sustainable Natural Organic Regional) program. Committed to the wise use of resources, FSA established Working Intelligently for a Sustainable Enterprise (WISE).

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EATER

JULY 29, 2021

“There is an ongoing conflict between the level of commitment you have to make and the convenience-sacrifice for environmental action that feels pretty real,” says Sarah Rich, a freelance editorial director who has written extensively at the intersection of food, design, and sustainability. “If Consider your ingredients.

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Restaurant365

JULY 14, 2021

Restaurant food waste is a pressing topic in the food and restaurant industry. ” However, the impact of food waste doesn’t just stop at landfills. ” However, the impact of food waste doesn’t just stop at landfills. Are you ready to see what you can implement to start reducing your restaurant food waste?

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Today’s digital solutions allow you to audit and evaluate your supply chain’s sustainability and resilience. Restaurants can easily get fresh, high-quality, more sustainable produce from local (or onsite) vertical farms, bypassing unreliable supply chains. Reduce food waste. Adjust your menu.

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The Rail

MARCH 22, 2024

However, with the growing focus on sustainability and green initiatives, restaurants are increasingly looking for ways to become more energy-efficient. Conducting an Energy Audit The first step towards improving restaurant efficiency is conducting an energy audit.

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Notch

MARCH 17, 2022

Sustainability has had an ongoing and increasing influence on operations in the foodservice industry. And as we begin to return to post-pandemic life, 2022 has been predicted to be the year of the sustainability revival. And, t he pandemic hasn’t shaken diners' interest in sustainability. Green Star Restaurant.

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Marketing4Restaurants

MAY 23, 2022

Here’s the next set of trends we are to expect in the restaurant industry all over the world and if you’re looking for sustainability and profitability, these could be of great help: Mission-focused restaurants Now, we’re gonna lead into mission-focused restaurants, something I think we’re gonna see a lot of this year.

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Marketing4Restaurants

MAY 23, 2022

Here’s the next set of trends we are to expect in the restaurant industry all over the world and if you’re looking for sustainability and profitability, these could be of great help: Mission-focused restaurants Now, we’re gonna lead into mission-focused restaurants, something I think we’re gonna see a lot of this year.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Through this partnership, JUST joins Sodexo’s commitment to sourcing responsibly, encouraging plant-based meals and reducing food waste as part of Sodexo’s Better Tomorrow 2025 strategy to reduce their carbon emissions 34 percent by 2025.

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Sustainability Beyond the Plate

APRIL 21, 2017

An example of the FSTC’s ongoing commitment to waste diversion: The FSTC’s Karen Ravipaty takes spent coffee grounds from the lab to fertilize her home garden. Look for energy and water conserving opportunities in your facility, such as those listed in our DIY kitchen audit guide. So, what now?

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 27, 2023

This means that businesses across the board will need to get better at operating in a more sustainable fashion. Even without accounting for the emissions impact of a restaurant's supply chain, the amount of environmental damage from materials consumed and wasted in the food preparation process can be staggering.

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Cheetah

MAY 25, 2021

JIT, a ready-to-serve inventory of high-quality fresh-cut items, enables restaurants to cut down on preparation time, saving both prep time and reducing inventory waste. Using 100% of the product you purchase means you can plan the number of portions used per bag while keeping waste to a minimum. Enhance Food Safety.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

That August, the James Beard Awards announced an audit of policies and procedures, which was conducted by various stakeholders, including subcommittee members, the Awards committee, James Beard Foundation staff, and consulting firms specializing in equity, justice, sustainability, and awards protocols and processes.

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Apicbase

MAY 12, 2023

4 Sustainability = Cost Savings A 1 to 10 ROI is a dream investment. This automatically ties sustainability into production. In an interview with Kaj Török , CSO (Chief Sustainability Officer) of MAX Burgers, he explains why the Swedish burger chain is a carbon-negative company and focuses on sustainability.

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Apicbase

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Ultimately, success in restaurant operations management not only ensures smooth day-to-day functioning but also lays the foundation for sustained growth and customer satisfaction. The system enhances control, facilitating regular audits, error detection, and process improvements. What Does Restaurant Operations Management Entail?

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Apicbase

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Ultimately, success in restaurant operations management not only ensures smooth day-to-day functioning but also lays the foundation for sustained growth and customer satisfaction. The system enhances control, facilitating regular audits, error detection, and process improvements. What Does Restaurant Operations Management Entail?

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Marketman

JUNE 18, 2019

Not too long ago the journey to turn your restaurant into a sustainable establishment began. Unsure of where to start, you kicked-off the process with an on-site sustainability audit. Your kitchen has never been so efficient – serving sizes were slightly reduced, lessening waste and reducing food costs.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2020

TWO HENS is a specialty delivery-only brand offering all-day breakfast prepared in scratch kitchens serving farm fresh eggs, the finest quality fresh produce, breads, meats, and sustainable fair-trade coffee. Set up and launch of each TWO HENS on third-party delivery platforms. Sift Launches Insult Monitor.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 2, 2020

Checklist app automates daily food safety and operational task management as well as regular maintenance and audit procedures. Timer is an easy to use application to create timers for any activity that requires time tracking from cooked and cooled food, to non-food items that require tracking such as routine cleaning and waste removal.

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EATER

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Over the years, it has added initiatives that focus on sustainability , scholarship, and inclusion in the restaurant industry. But the foundation did not let this aborted revote go to waste: In the following weeks, it relied on the proposal of a revote to claim that it had no knowledge of the winners. A revote never happened.

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Apicbase

APRIL 20, 2022

Audited financial statements can reassure potential business owners and investors. Also, monitor no-so-obvious KPIs such as food cost variance , inventory turnover and food waste. Investing in the relationship with your franchisees is essential to reach your goals and sustainably scale your operation. The solution.

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