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Restaurants Save Money with the Right Recycling Practices 

Modern Restaurant Management

In 2018, when China stopped accepting plastics and recycling from the US, waste management professionals wondered whether the recycling industry could survive the loss of a major market for America’s commodity scrap. While recycling costs have undeniably increased, demand for high quality recyclables is still growing.

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QSR Brands Can Leverage Technology to Overcome a Recession

Modern Restaurant Management

Many brands have been experimenting with new technology to help reduce the demand for labor and combat recent price inflation. According to the National Restaurant Association , 62 percent of operators say their restaurant needs more employees to support customer demand. That is what will truly make the difference.

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Can you run a zero-waste coffee shop?

Perfect Daily Grind

Essentially, the concept of zero waste is based on the elimination of waste, mainly through reusing and recycling products, materials, and packaging. This is a daunting task considering that a staggering 91% of all plastics ever produced haven’t been recycled – ending up in landfills and oceans around the world instead.

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7 Guest Preference Predictions for 2022

Restaurant365

Fortunately, there are a lot of great options when it comes to recyclable and compostable takeout containers and paper products. Reusable, recyclable, and compostable are the three major categories that fall under the sustainable packaging category. Each provides something different. Mocktails will make a comeback. trillion by 2026.

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How Hygiene Can Bolster Restaurant Performance and Satisfaction

Modern Restaurant Management

Restaurants are confronted with providing the best experiences possible, all while maintaining optimal revenue and efficiency. Hygiene impacts both staff and guests and providing better hygiene has been proven to improve their experiences. Front of House The front of the house is the first part of your establishment that guests see.

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Why Restaurants Are Switching to Intelligent Packaging

Modern Restaurant Management

Events like this not only ruined our entire eating experience, but also prevented us from ordering food from this restaurant for a while. Restaurant owners are using intelligent packaging to keep food warm, hygienic, presentable, and ready to eat from kitchen to customer plate. Delivery of cold food leads to loss of customer.

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What’s the difference between plastic and metal coffee pods?

Perfect Daily Grind

With such a fine grind size, protecting the grounds correctly helps to improve freshness and quality, therefore improving the overall consumer experience. Recyclability & sustainability. And while the production of “virgin” aluminium is energy-intensive, it is infinitely recyclable. Which is stronger? 7 plastics.

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