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Why Restaurants Are Switching to Intelligent Packaging

Modern Restaurant Management

Cross-contamination at a restaurant refers to the transmission of germs or other hazardous microorganisms from food, equipment, or humans to food. Research has shown that 72% of Americans say that packaging design affects their buying decisions. What Makes Intelligent Packaging So Popular. What Does the Future Look Like?

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Food Truck Design 101: How To Design A Food Truck

The Restaurant Times

You can invest in an expensive vehicle or technology , but creating an appealing food truck design is one of the key elements of success for the food truck business. This article will walk you through everything you need to know to design a food truck. In fact, the local regulations may sometimes affect your design choices.

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Beyond the Plate: Evolution and Exploration in the 2024 Restaurant Scene

Modern Restaurant Management

For example, Chick-fil-A is debuting advanced store designs to engage new audiences, introducing two new architectural concepts. Brands can switch to plant-based, compostable containers and cutlery made from renewable materials. Promoting ethically-raised meats and sustainable seafood also demonstrates responsible practices.

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Reducing Restaurant Food Waste

Modern Restaurant Management

Donation, composting, and organic recycling are all available options to restaurant operators attempting to reduce the amount of food scraps entering their solid waste bins. Composting. The Green Restaurant Association claims that close to 95 percent of restaurants’ waste streams could be recycled or composted.

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The Tech Revolution Reshaping the Restaurant Experience

Modern Restaurant Management

Whether it's the utilization of AI-driven analytics to elevate menu design or the precision of robotics transforming kitchen operations, a new era in dining is taking shape. This requires a modular design approach, from adaptable kitchens to multifunctional dining spaces. Advanced POS systems go beyond mere transaction processing.

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Restaurant Sustainability Efforts and Customer Attraction

The Restaurant Group

6+/10 adhere to start up/shut down equipment schedules. 3/4 buy some packaging/supplies that contain recycled materials or are certified compostable. 14% compost some food waste. Conservation of resources in restaurants. 8/10 are using energy efficient lighting. 6/10 are using programmable thermostats.

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Hospo Reset’s Product of the Week

Ken Burgin

Great Wrap – the cling wrap that’s completely compostable. Sticky Dates , prints small low-cost date labels, using a phone app for the design work. Eversys espresso machines – awesome equipment that grinds, tamps, preps milk and dispenses. Design and Facility Management. Cutlery Polishers. Goodbye barista?