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Gen Z Wants More Than Good Food — Here’s How to Keep Them Coming Back

Modern Restaurant Management

By linking dining experiences with positive social impact, restaurants have the ability to build goodwill so that dining at your restaurant feels positive and special. Local Events for Social Impact Hosting local giveback events is a powerful way to attract Gen Z diners who prioritize social responsibility and community engagement.

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5 Ways AI Reduces Food Waste in Restaurants by 30%

The Rail

This enables restaurants to adjust orders, create specials, and repurpose ingredients before they spoil. Automating Waste Recycling Efforts AI can also streamline how restaurants handle food waste. Example : Yale's dining halls implemented AI-powered food monitoring systems to track discarded food and analyze compostable materials.

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Eco‑Friendly Packaging That Won’t Hurt Your Margins

The Rail

When customers see compostable bowls or recycled napkins in their delivery orders, it signals that you care about more than just profits. Many compostable and recyclable containers have become more affordable as demand increases and technology improves. Recycled paperboard works well for dry goods and baked items.

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How To Reduce Food Waste in Restaurants

The Restaurant Group

Create Daily Specials : Turn surplus into unique offerings like tacos or quiches. Offering Daily Specials with Surplus Food Highlight Limited-Time Offers : Create urgency with exclusive specials. Composting and Recycling Programs Start Composting : Divert organic waste to composting facilities.

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28 Strategies to Cut Costs in the Restaurant Business

Lavu

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. Instead of discarding unused produce or meat, consider incorporating them into daily specials or creating new menu items.

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Carry-Out Services: 7 Brilliant Marketing Strategies to Launch Your Restaurant’s New Offering

Restaurant Engine

Send a visually compelling email with: A bold announcement headline High-quality photos of your best takeout dishes A limited-time offer or special deal A direct link to your online ordering page Segment your email list for better results. Add a flyer with exclusive specials or new menu items. Add a comeback coupon to sweeten the deal.

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MRM Research Roundup: To-Go Trends, State of the Plate, and Black Market Reservations

Modern Restaurant Management

Value matters, too—over 80 percent of consumers utilize deals like "Buy One, Get One” offers, combo meals, or real-time specials. Along with those extraordinary steps, they compost pre-consumer and post-consumer food waste, purchase organic food products, use reusable products, and much more.