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

Modern Restaurant Management

Brands find themselves at a pivotal juncture, where they have the opportunity to both captivate customers and secure their loyalty through a thoughtful blend of innovation and tradition. Brands can switch to plant-based, compostable containers and cutlery made from renewable materials.

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Effective Promotional Ingredients for Going Green

Modern Restaurant Management

These practices include using energy efficient lighting (79 percent of restaurant operators said they use CFL or LED lighting), engaging in recycling (65 percent of operators recycle cardboard and paper) and reducing food waste (22 percent donate leftover food and 14 percent compost food waste).

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How to Wield Restaurant Food Costs to Your Advantage

MBB Hospitality

Regularly reviewing vendor contracts and negotiating based on your volume and loyalty can significantly lower the cost of goods sold (COGS). Implementing sustainability practices, such as composting or donating excess food, not only reduces costs but also resonates with eco-conscious consumers.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-December 2019 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

Starbucks and McDonald’s were also the leaders when it came to customer loyalty or visits per visitor with customer visited 2.4 “Most QSR and Fast Casual brands have already adopted a digital ordering program. The survey found that loyalty programs can be important motivators as well, according to 58 percent of respondents.

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How To Start A Waste-Free Bakery In The UK

The Restaurant Times

Purchase Kitchen Equipment. A significant slice of the capital outlay of a bakery business goes into purchasing the kitchen equipment. Some of the equipment that goes into the priority list include worktables, dough preparation tools, proofing cabinets, and bakery ovens. Marketing And Promotion.

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Energy Efficiency Strategies for Forward-Thinking Restaurants

The Rail

An audit can help identify outdated equipment that is consuming more resources than necessary. By donating surplus food to local charities or composting it, restaurants can lower their environmental impact while helping those in need. This reduces the workload on HVAC systems, resulting in energy savings.

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How to Grow Your Catering Business

Goliath Consulting

And while a little competition never hurts, continuing investments in your catering program will be paramount to your business’s success. Those who can harness technological tools like online ordering and loyalty programs are better positioned to succeed ,,, minimizing friction for the end user” (2). TAKE ADVANTAGE OF TRENDS.

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