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Supermarket Food Waste Is a Big Problem. Is Dynamic Pricing the Solution?

EATER

In 1988, American Airlines saw that the proportion of empty seats on its planes fell from 15 percent to 3 percent when it made slight adjustments to ticket prices closer to when flights departed. Vermont established a universal recycling law that requires separation and diversion of food scraps from the waste stream.

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AI Food Intelligence and Now Serving Democracy

Modern Restaurant Management

These may include additional cleaning measures like sanitizing between seatings, contactless payment, social distancing via spacing tables, and employees wearing masks. Additionally, distributing in concentrate form to "pouring partners" produces a more sustainable and cost-effective business model for operators.

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Open The Eco-Friendly Gates, Think Outside The Plate

Marketman

Not too long ago the journey to turn your restaurant into a sustainable establishment began. Unsure of where to start, you kicked-off the process with an on-site sustainability audit. Recyclable items were being thrown in the trash, substantially increasing your disposal fees. Tips to expand your sustainability efforts.

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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. Larger box restaurants will be disrupted as the competition for dining seats continues to grow over the next decade.

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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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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. Located at 804 E.

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