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Can you run a zero-waste coffee shop?

Perfect Daily Grind

At every level of the coffee supply chain, sustainability is a pressing issue. And while many initiatives focus on reducing the environmental impact of coffee production , the volume of waste produced by coffee shops is also a major concern for many people. What does “zero waste” mean? What does “zero waste” mean?

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7 Tips to Reduce Food Waste & Increase Profit Margins

Cheetah

Pinching pennies might have worked pre-Covid, but to survive today’s increased wages and higher food costs restaurants will have to find new ways to increase profits. Taking advantage of the growing trend of reducing food waste is a great way to achieve both. The Food Waste Pandemic.

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Restaurant Operations Management: Definition, Duties, and Use Cases  

Apicbase

First, let’s look at the definition of restaurant operations management. Restaurant operations management is about making sure everything in a restaurant works together smoothly to deliver great service, tasty food, and keep everyone happy, from the guests to the staff.

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Food Cost Percentage: Definition, Calculation, And Optimization

Sling

The solution is simple: Calculate your restaurant’s food cost percentage. In this article, we take an in-depth look at why this food cost number matters for your restaurant, how to calculate it, and the best way to optimize for success. Food Cost Percentage: Definition. What Is A Good Food Cost Percentage?

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Reducing Food Waste: Tony Smith of Restaurant365 On How They Are Helping To Eliminate Food Waste

Restaurant365

It has been estimated that each year, more than 100 billion pounds of food is wasted in the United States. That equates to more than $160 billion worth of food thrown away each year. The waste of food is not only a waste of money and bad for the environment, but it is also making vulnerable populations even more vulnerable.

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Restaurant Operations Management: Definition, Duties, and Use Cases  

Apicbase

The process requires accurate and up-to-date sales figures, food costing, and inventory data to make the necessary calculations. Pricing It’s up to the operations management team to monitor consumer pricing perception, food costs, and dish profitability to determine the optimal pricing strategy for the menu.

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Roadmap to Sustainability

Modern Restaurant Management

That's one of takeaways in You Can't Market Manure at Lunchtime: And Other Lessons from the Food Industry for Creating a More Sustainable Company by Maisie Ganzler, chief strategy and brand officer of Bon Appétit Management Company. Actions like waste reduction are actually cost savers.