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The Cost of B-ing Good

Modern Restaurant Management

B Corp was one of a few certifications or collectives we investigated to find guidance and validation for the way we do business, particularly our long-standing sustainable sourcing mission. During the pandemic, we implemented a whole-house tip pool and instituted an internal $15 minimum wage.

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Restaurant Experts Talk Sustainability Tips and Trends

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As we look to celebrate Earth Day, restaurant industry insiders offer their top tips and trends. Sourcing local ingredients and producing more in-season vegetable focused dishes help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and contributes to improving our carbon footprint. Lisa Dahl, Chef and Restaurateur, Dahl Restaurant Group.

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Digital Dining and ‘Restaurant Recovery’ Show

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“Off-premise business was growing exponentially well before the pandemic, and then it became the single source of income for restaurants. The payment experience is on the guest’s terms when they are ready to leave, and we keep payment transaction costs low with a single transaction covering both the tab and the tip.”

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What Hotel Menu Trends Will Define 2022?

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Wellness and ecological trends that gained popularity over COVID will continue in the post-pandemic world, meaning hotel recipe management practices will need to prioritize sourcing from local suppliers to meet these expectations. The foodservice distribution industry is hypercompetitive and robust. Read More Is it a Win-Win?

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First Robotic Mobile Restaurant and DoorDash’s Commissary Kitchen

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Additionally, while other smoothie establishments use gallons of water to clean each blender, Ono’s patent-pending automated self-cleaning blender and robotic systems use 28x less water because it only needs to clean the blade and because it’s blended in the customer’s compostable cup. Parts Town and Heritage Combine.

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Fast-Casual Academia, Climatarian Menu and Ice Auction

Modern Restaurant Management

The Hospitality Recovery Coalition includes DISCUS, the American Distilled Spirits Alliance (ADSA), the Council of State Restaurant Associations (CSRA), the National Restaurant Association and TIPs. TIPs offers training for individuals on the responsible sale, service and consumption of alcohol. NAB Acquires SALIDO.

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28 Strategies to Cut Costs in the Restaurant Business

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However, this cost cutting tip is crucial. 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. You could even get a tax credit for using alternative energy sources like solar power.