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The Cost of B-ing Good

Modern Restaurant Management

And you are hopefully starting to associate the circled “B” with businesses that you seek to support for their mission and ESG (environmental, social, & governance) commitments as much as their product. Green Restaurant and Slow Food were others we considered. A combined score of 80 out of 200 is required.

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Protecting the Planet and Profits

Modern Restaurant Management

Since the day man first cooked over fire, food production has been associated with the burning of carbon-based materials, and so the release of carbon dioxide gas. Drivers for implementing carbon reduction efforts come from customers, our supply chain, the government and investors. Let’s take food first.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-December 2019 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

In their Q3 2019 Food Sector Retail Index, Placer.ai, the world’s most advanced foot traffic analytics platform, looks at ten of the biggest QSR brands to see who came out on top this quarter. Overwhelmingly, the quality of food is the main factor in determining why consumers pick a particular restaurant when dining out (46 percent).

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Fast-Casual Academia, Climatarian Menu and Ice Auction

Modern Restaurant Management

“Without assistance at all levels of government, many of these businesses will be forced to close their doors. Laws governing alcohol consumption must always be observed, and hospitality businesses must remain informed of current rules and regulations. US Foods Holding Corp. Unfortunately, many already have.

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The True Cost of Keeping a Restaurant Open During a Pandemic

EATER

Where is the conscience of this government, of this social system to support people? That’s how much the closure of Kin Khao took out of the food economy. We were able to bring back two dishwashers who weren’t getting government assistance and that was great. Where is the conscience of the country?”.

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Safe Distancing Tech and a Farewell to Foam

Modern Restaurant Management

"Even with government loans, restaurants will still struggle to pay past due invoices, rent, and other expenses. The LEE Initiative’s Restaurant Reboot Relief Program is committing at least $1 million to purchasing food from sustainable farmers in 16 regions and giving that food directly to restaurants in those areas.

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Coffee News Recap, 13 May: Peru’s 2022/23 coffee production to exceed 4 million bags, Vietnam to replant 107,000ha of coffee trees by 2025 & other stories

Perfect Daily Grind

Voyage Foods secures US $36 million in Series A funding round. PRF Colombia announces Covid-19 health and safety measures. With more than 5,000 attendees expected, a number of health and safety measures will be implemented at the Plaza Mayor venue, including biosecurity technology to record attendees’ temperatures.

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