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July/August 2020 Legal Update

Modern Restaurant Management

California Court Limits Foie Gras Ban: On July 14, a California district court limited the state’s ban on foie gras and interpreted the law to allow out-of-state sellers to sell foie gras to California customers. Full-service restaurants are exempt from this law if employees sort organic waste.

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5 Tips to Take Your Restaurant to the Next Level

Restaurant Engine

Once you put these into practice, you just may notice an upward swing in diners, customer satisfaction, and revenue. Tip #1: Treat Your Employees Well While this may not be the first thing that pops into your mind, it is one of the most important things you can do to level up your restaurant. Have employee events.

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Restaurant Sustainability Efforts and Customer Attraction

The Restaurant Group

In fact, seven of the top twenty trends listed by the chefs related in some way to sustainable and environmentally sound practices. 3/4 buy some packaging/supplies that contain recycled materials or are certified compostable. 14% compost some food waste. Sustainability and customer attraction.

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How To Start A Waste-Free Restaurant In The USA

The Restaurant Times

In the US, food waste and related packaging account for almost 45% of the material that goes into landfills. Craft a business plan based on your specific requirements while taking cognizance of the company’s objectives, business-related factors, and other general operations. ii) Food Service License. Choose Location.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-December 2019 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

Finding and retaining employees remain among the biggest obstacles operators struggle with. Additionally, turnover rates for restaurant employees and managers continue to be at all-time highs. It seems the industry has reached its ceiling in terms of hourly employee turnover and is now moderating. Go with a Restaurant Gift Card.

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Organic Waste Recycling for Foodservice: What You Need To Know

Sustainability Beyond the Plate

This is usually done by purchasing the service from your hauler (existing or otherwise), and is what we will focus on here. Composting can be considered a form of recycling. A compostable item is a certain type of biodegradable item that breaks down relatively quickly into humus , a substance that enriches soil.

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Decade of Disruption: Restaurant Insiders Dish What’s on the Plate

Modern Restaurant Management

Restaurants will adopt mobile-first hardware architectures and API-connected software platforms that can be unified at every digital touchpoint, from order taking at POS or self-service, to food prep in smart kitchens, to service in-house, and finally delivery to in-restaurant tables or the customer’s front door.