Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Consumers are prioritizing sustainability when it comes to dining choices, driving a trend for going green in the restaurant industry. Concerned about climate change and the environment, these consumers are increasingly spending their dining dollars with restaurants demonstrating sustainability initiatives.

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Recycling Sustainability Loyalty Program Social Media 567

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 9, 2022

All restaurants should proactively work to reduce food waste, which will also help you save money, increase profits, spotlight your commitment to sustainability, and help the environment. Proper inventory management is essential to decreasing food waste and saving related expenses. Recycle and compost. Stop overprepping.

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Waste Compost Food Recycling 539

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2024

2025 Cocktail/Beverage Trends Ingredients on the Rise Super Juice Acid correction is a technique that allows bartenders to sustainably mimic flavors not locally available, such as using acid-corrected local citruses in Roatán in the Caribbean to replace lemons in cocktails.

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2025 Beverage Fine Dining Guest Recovery 450

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 11, 2024

The year 2024 promises a journey of adaptation and fierce competition for the restaurant industry as it manages stronger-than-expected economic data and slowing inflation while dealing with the headwinds of short labor supply, more demanding customers and an uncertain political environment.

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2024 Customer Experience Compost Loyalty Program 473

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Sweetgreen implemented tech solutions to improve their operations, boost sustainability , and personalize customers’ experiences. Innovative tech tools, like AI, can improve forecasting, inventory management, scheduling, customer service, marketing, and many other essential business tasks. Elevate quality management programs.

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Food Safety Kitchen Safety Food Supply Audits 489

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Read any article enumerating the current or emerging trends in restaurants and retail and you will see ideas of health and wellness, environmental sustainability, and brand authenticity coming to the fore. ” Additionally, you will speak to or put in place written policies around employee and manager expectations and a code of ethics.

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Certification Fast Casual Government Front of House 221

Restaurant Business

MARCH 20, 2024

It’s no secret that in recent years, consumers have increasingly prioritized eco-friendliness and sustainability in various parts of their lives. From the rise in popularity of electric cars to consumers’ obsession with reusable water bottles, it’s clear that consumers want more sustainability in their day-to-day lives.

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Sustainability Operations Compost Recycling 257

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 2, 2019

I t’s no secret that the key to sustainability in restaurants is managing limited resources and keeping your operations clean and safe. The bottom line: clarity around sustainability, food preparation and safety is essential. The result: peace of mind. Who would say no to that?

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Management Management Waste Sustainability 297

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 6, 2022

There is no longer an answer as to what's stopping these restaurants from adopting organic waste management solutions. In an era of rapid urbanization and population growth, waste management is critical for sustainable, healthy, and inclusive cities. A greenhouse gas with 80 times more warming power than CO2.

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Waste Compost 2050 Recycling 450

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 17, 2020

Until recently, Beyond Green Sustainable Food Partners was mainly a foodservice consulting company for schools and other large institutions, and we catered food to preschools on the side. This also extends to how we manage our staff. Because of the pandemic, our consulting business is on hold while we focus solely on catering.

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Waste Food Compost Food Supply 474

Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 1, 2022

But as demand for more sustainable products in the coffee industry increases, the number of alternatives for plastic capsules is also rising. One of these alternatives is compostable coffee capsules. You may also like our article on whether coffee capsules can be sustainable. What are compostable capsules?

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Compost Marketing Recycling Certification 182

Perfect Daily Grind

JULY 7, 2025

Meanwhile, operating costs – from labour to rent to packaging – continue to climb, making cash flow management even more challenging. In this tough economic climate, many roasters have shifted their buying practices, including sustainability-driven strategies and partnerships.

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Sustainability Pricing Cash Management Sourcing 69

Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 29, 2025

While some businesses may choose to absorb these additional expenses, there are limits to how much they can sustain. Energy prices remain volatile, labour costs are increasing as businesses compete for skilled staff, and sustainable materials often carry a premium price tag. Sustainability also plays a role.

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Pricing Customer Experience Sustainability Supplies 127

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2021

As Modern Restaurant Management Restaurant (MRM) magazine celebrates its fifth anniversary this month, we reached out to industry insiders to garner their insights on what issues have impacted the industry over the last five years and what issues they feel will impact restaurants in the years to come. Think paper straws versus plastic.

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Fast Casual Front of House Fine Dining Mobile Ordering 390

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

When they have run their lifetime, the straws will decompose in your regular garden compost pile. Analyzing all of your restaurants waste streams can make a huge impact on your restaurant’s sustainability goals and bottom line. Bamboo straws are durable, but they probably won’t last you a lifetime. Going Beyond the Straw.

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2050 Waste Sustainability Compost 474

Restaurant365

JANUARY 21, 2022

Many of the sustainability practices that we were committed to pre-COVID flew out the door when we entered this unprecedented era. Reusable, recyclable, and compostable are the three major categories that fall under the sustainable packaging category. So, which sustainable packaging model is best for your business?

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Sustainability Recycling Compost Small Business 147

The Restaurant Group

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Understanding how to reduce food waste in restaurants is the first step toward sustainable and cost-effective operations. Community Impact : Reducing waste creates opportunities for food donations and supports sustainability efforts. Educating and empowering them fosters a collective mission for sustainability.

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Waste Compost Food Recycling 78

Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 8, 2023

Sustainability continues to be a pressing issue in the specialty coffee sector – and for good reason. With demand for more sustainable coffee continuing to grow , it’s essential that industry professionals and stakeholders limit their environmental impact as much as possible. What does “sustainable” really mean?

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Sustainability Consumer Goods Social Media Recycling 200

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2024

The result is a unique culinary experience that features unmatched freshness and innovative and educational menus, with a strong emphasis on sustainability. Food waste is another concern regarding sustainability in restaurants. They can easily compost, without having to find partners or programs to take the compost.

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Food Supply Seasonal Menu Compost Sustainability 442

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

When we set out to found Conscious Hospitality Group and our flagship brand, Just Poké, we embraced the values most important to us – sustainability, and people being at the forefront – that we dreamed of implementing when developing our first business plan years ago.

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Recruiting Compost Sustainability Consumer Goods 449

EATER

APRIL 26, 2024

Photo courtesy of Tivoli Mushrooms As demand flourishes, managing the waste from the growing process (known as substrate) poses some problems but brings solutions that could ensure a sustainable future for the market This story originally appeared on Civil Eats. Fruiting mushrooms in substrate. It wasn’t a tough sell. In the U.S.,

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Compost Waste 2022 Point of Sale 320

Perfect Daily Grind

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

At every level of the coffee supply chain, sustainability is a pressing issue. To address this problem, some coffee businesses are opting for more sustainable approaches to waste management, including circular economy models. I spoke with two coffee sustainability experts to find out more. And is it achievable?

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Waste Compost Recycling Sustainability 189

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry movers and shakers: "What do you feel is going to cause disruption in the restaurant industry over the next decade?” In addition to improving the guest experience, technology also makes it easier for restaurants to manage their operations.

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Mobile Ordering Front of House Customer Service Customer Experience 539

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

While the company has products specifically designed for each vertical, such as appointments, eCommerce, online ordering and reservation management, its uniqueness lies in offering high-powered capabilities that every business needs. BIBO is a full- service importer/exporter, national sales, and brand management agency.

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Serving White Paper Food Recycling 517

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2020

Sustainability. Plant-based is associated with sustainability and the bigger picture of being more environmentally responsible. Let your customers know what your business is doing to help local and global communities from recycling and composting to locally sourcing ingredients to supporting local food pantries.

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Seasonal Menu Compost Recycling 2018 431

The Rail

MAY 23, 2024

Instead, differentiate yourself from the market and win the favor of climate-conscious customers by offering a more sustainable range. Sustainable Alcohol as a Competitive Advantage More bars and restaurants are embracing sustainable booze to connect with customers who are willing to spend a little more in order to protect the planet.

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Sustainability Brewery Vineyard Audits 130

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2019

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features the great gift of a restaurant gift card, learning about event professionals, top QSR traffic and digital ordering strategies. Additionally, turnover rates for restaurant employees and managers continue to be at all-time highs.

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2019 Compost Mobile Ordering Online Ordering 322

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 3, 2020

With Great Power Comes Greater Sustainability. The results of this sustainability movement have encouraged restaurateurs to begin composting, eliminate single-use plastic products and source locally grown or foraged ingredients. Biodegradable or compostable diningware like napkins, plates and cutlery.

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2020 Compost Sustainability Customer Experience 307

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

QSRs are also addressing sustainability and health concerns. Fine-tuned scheduling, proactive management, and continuous training harmonize staff efforts with the fast-paced QSR landscape, ensuring teams align with business goals and evolving demands. Behind the scenes, investments in employee well-being are crucial.

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Fast Casual Fine Dining Customer Service Customer Experience 294

The Rail

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Implementing Energy-efficient Solutions Sustainability is important both for your customers and your bottom line — and during winter, the positive impact sustainable practices can have on your business is much more pronounced. You can and should be proactive with your sustainability efforts, especially public-facing ones.

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Sustainability Seasonal Menu Audits Outdoor 130

Deliverect

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Sustainability is a matter that has always been around, but in the past few years this topic has been flaring up in all industries. Around 3 out of 4 millennials are willing to pay more for sustainable products, as is 66 percent of consumers around the world*. Compost fruits, vegetables, dairy products, grains, bread, egg shells etc.

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Sustainability Seasonal Menu Compost Recycling 107

EATER

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

San Diego’s Rady School of Management suggests that it might. While creating such systems, especially the infrastructure to separate food waste to turn into compost, are critical to the fight against climate change, there is also a growing emphasis on prevention. A recent study from U.C.

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Waste Pricing Airlines Food 343

Future Food

JULY 30, 2019

Many food businesses both large and small have been using recycled cups and containers and/or compostable systems as proven solutions to reduce their carbon footprint. If your food business is looking for environmentally friendly ways to package food for take away, then compostable or reusable food packaging could be just the thing.

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Compost Sustainability Food Government 109

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 18, 2024

Sustainability Shakes Things Up Sustainability is no longer a mere buzzword; it is becoming a cornerstone of cocktail culture. Expect to see more cocktails featuring locally sourced, organic ingredients and presented in reusable or compostable vessels. They truly capture the refined craft of mixology, without the alcohol.

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2024 Compost Sustainability Presentation 275

Goliath Consulting

MARCH 14, 2020

On the other hand, restaurants with innovative, sustainable packaging can increase traffic among consumers. Sustainability. A Nielsen study reported that consumers are increasingly willing to pay more for sustainable brands (10). Taco Bell, too, pledged compostable, recyclable packaging by 2025 (14). Conclusion.

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Delivery Food Compost Recycling 170

Goliath Consulting

MAY 10, 2021

With the pandemic and climate change being hot topics in recent months, Summer 2021 will have guests wanting to see more healthy and sustainable items on their menu. Especially compostable menus.) According to this NielsenIQ report , hard seltzer products have “shown the most sustainable growth trajectory across the U.S.

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Beverage 2021 Food Seasonal Menu 259

The Restaurant Group

JANUARY 27, 2020

According to the National Restaurant Association’s “What’s Hot” report, American Culinary Federation chefs named sustainability and waste reduction in the top trends of the year. In fact, seven of the top twenty trends listed by the chefs related in some way to sustainable and environmentally sound practices.

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Sustainability Recycling Compost Waste 88