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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. Familiar, nostalgic menu items draw them in.

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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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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. Adopting local procurement underscores freshness, while expanded menu selections cater to diverse dietary preferences.

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How can coffee shops reduce single-use cup waste? 

Perfect Daily Grind

As more and more countries implement bans on single-use cups and plastics , we’ve seen the number of biodegradable, compostable, and recyclable alternatives increase. Furthermore, while biodegradable and compostable single-use cups are designed to break down faster, this largely depends on how they are disposed of. Enjoyed this?

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Food Service Trends to Know in 2024

Restaurant Engine

Here are some ideas: Compost leftover food scraps and paper products. Many cities have companies providing composting services to restaurants. Ditch the Styrofoam to-go packaging and look at compostable products. Restaurant Web Design, Made Easy. If you aren’t currently practicing them, you might consider adding a few.

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Emerging from COVID With a More Sustainable Approach

Modern Restaurant Management

Growing your produce is an especially great way to: Choose fruits and vegetables you want to feature on a menu. Composting food scraps and leftovers. You can also cut back on waste by simplifying your menu. Control how those items are cared for. Avoid using pesticides. Offer seasonal items. Using biodegradable packaging.

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Restaurant Sustainability Efforts and Customer Attraction

The Restaurant Group

3/4 buy some packaging/supplies that contain recycled materials or are certified compostable. 14% compost some food waste. Many operators fear liability, keeping them from donating leftover food and cite local ordinances, space or facility constraints, and pest concerns as reasons for not composting.