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Gen Z Wants More Than Good Food — Here’s How to Keep Them Coming Back

Modern Restaurant Management

” By openly communicating these standards and staying true to them, restaurants can build trust with a generation that demands integrity in food sourcing and preparation. Groucho’s adheres to our founder Harold “Groucho” Miller's philosophy that “quality is the most important ingredient in a sandwich.”

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How To Reduce Food Waste in Restaurants

The Restaurant Group

Foster Communication : Encourage staff to share ideas for improvement. Composting and Recycling Programs Start Composting : Divert organic waste to composting facilities. Recycle Properly : Train staff to sort recyclables. Reward Initiatives : Encourage waste reduction with friendly competitions or incentives.

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28 Strategies to Cut Costs in the Restaurant Business

Lavu

Start a Recycling Program to Reduce Restaurant Product Costs Recycle materials like glass, plastic, and paper to save on waste management costs. By implementing a recycling program for materials like glass, plastic, and paper, you can reduce waste disposal costs and improve the environment.

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As coffee prices stay volatile, has sustainability become less of a priority for roasters?

Perfect Daily Grind

Over the last few years, more roasters and coffee shops have shifted to compostable cups and straws, as well as recyclable coffee packaging and plant-based milks , to meet the growing demand. Roasters have an opportunity to communicate more transparently about their pricing systems , reaffirming their commitment to quality and relationships.

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Pandemic Reflections: What Lessons Has the Restaurant Industry Learned?, Part One

Modern Restaurant Management

We’ve found ways to use less plastic and recycle more. Meanwhile, email allowed for more targeted, meaningful communication, and SMS/text gave businesses a direct line to their most engaged customers. Before rolling out new tech, you should test and pilot new features prior to making any long-term or significant commitments.

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How Remodeling Your Floors Can Refresh the Ambiance of Your Restaurant

The Rail

A well-considered floor may lower noise levels and provide distinct places for meals, movement, and even private communication, thereby enhancing the whole environment. While offering a distinctive visual appeal, eco-friendly options such as recycled composites, reused wood, and sustainably sourced stone help the environment.

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MRM Research Roundup: To-Go Trends, State of the Plate, and Black Market Reservations

Modern Restaurant Management

Green Leader Gregory Godfrey, Vice President of Marketing & Communications at the Flatiron NoMad Partnership, and Deepka Sani, Director of Board Relations and Individual Giving at Madison Square Park Conservancy (MSPC), are the winners of the 2025 Green Leader Award! GreenPoints™ in the Water category.