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

Modern Restaurant Management

” Their answers touched on a variety of subjects including AI, virtual reality, virtual kitchens, staffing and retention, social media marketing, sustainability and third-party delivery. For this reason, a lot of restaurants are going to start hiring delivery staff, even if they never did before.

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Safe Distancing Tech and a Farewell to Foam

Modern Restaurant Management

As restaurants around the country look towards reopening, Edward Lee and Lindsey Ofcacek, director of The LEE Initiative are committed to helping reset the supply chains for farmers and restaurant operators who are committed to sustainable food. Dunkin' Sustainability. franchisees for use in their restaurants.

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28 Strategies to Cut Costs in the Restaurant Business

Lavu

Reducing restaurant expenses is critical for improving profitability and sustainability. Another solution is to start a composting program for food scraps and other organic waste. By turning these scraps into compost, you can reduce the amount of waste that ends up in landfills.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-December 2019 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

” “The more moderate pace of consumption implies the softening in hiring and income growth should continue. From beer made from rejected cereal pieces to containers made from organic mushroom waste, food waste will lead the way for more sustainable consumption and innovation. ” Smart Diets. High-tech Harvests.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Currying Up Favor and Committed Taco

Modern Restaurant Management

Curry Up Now also limits their disposal waste by using real plates, silverware and cloth napkins in-house and packaging all to-go orders in recyclable and compostable containers. Taco Bell committed to making all consumer-facing packaging recyclable, compostable or reusable by 2025 worldwide.

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Coffee News Recap, 30 Sep: SCA announces 2022 WBC and WBrC winners at MICE, new study links daily coffee consumption with increased longevity & other stories

Perfect Daily Grind

Coffee Planet partners with The Waste Lab to implement sustainable waste solutions. The Dubai roaster says the partnership will reduce the environmental impact of its coffee shops, mainly through recycling used coffee grounds. OCRI uses recyclable and compostable packaging and has reduced food waste in its coffee shops to less than 3%.

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Energy Efficiency Strategies for Forward-Thinking Restaurants

The Rail

However, with the growing focus on sustainability and green initiatives, restaurants are increasingly looking for ways to become more energy-efficient. Dining establishments can conduct the audits online or hire a professional to perform a detailed assessment. Donate excess food: Food waste is a major issue in the restaurant industry.

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