7 Shifts

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Step 1: Audit Your Current Location(s) Before you start planning for your future, take a look at your past and your present. Still, you should conduct a thorough audit of your current restaurant(s) before expanding your business further. Looking for a new source of capital this time around? Next, you need a location.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 28, 2023

And they care about social and environmental impact: ethically treated animals, sustainability, fair labor practices, DEI, and more. Their ingredients are responsibly sourced, prioritizing people, animals, and the environment. Doing so helps these brands: Reduce risk across the entire supply chain. Prioritize ESG initiatives.

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Lavu

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Restaurants, a big part of this challenge, can substantially impact by adopting sustainable practices and reducing their contribution to food waste. By reducing the amount of food wasted, you cut down on food costs and contribute to the larger goal of creating a sustainable restaurant environment.

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The Rail

MARCH 22, 2024

However, with the growing focus on sustainability and green initiatives, restaurants are increasingly looking for ways to become more energy-efficient. Conducting an Energy Audit The first step towards improving restaurant efficiency is conducting an energy audit.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 25, 2021

Luckily, a commitment to more sustainable operations can coexist with healthy profits, and even growing margins. Below are five important areas of focus for restaurant and catering professionals who are re-imagining their operations for a newer, more sustainable normal. First Priority: Getting Smarter.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 25, 2024

You’re unlikely to eliminate all your sources of overuse immediately. Teach workers how to implement a waste auditing system that allows both you and them to identify patterns in wastage. Sustainability is measured by looking at a number of areas throughout a business. Is zero waste achievable?

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Prepare now for future food disruptions by proactively developing backup plans, such as finding alternative food sources. Today’s digital solutions allow you to audit and evaluate your supply chain’s sustainability and resilience. Restaurant operators would be wise to take the following steps: Be proactive.

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EATER

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Food waste from all sources is responsible for eight percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, and the U.S. But restaurants have other, less visible sources of waste that also contribute to climate change. Independent restaurants can get help through utility energy audit and equipment rebate programs—if their state has them.

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Perfect Daily Grind

DECEMBER 12, 2022

When talking about sustainability in the coffee industry, we often consider three key pillars: social, economic, and environment. When it comes to economic sustainability, one of the biggest concerns is ensuring that farmers receive more money for their coffee, as well as retaining more value. How can coffee farmers retain more value?

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

This is good news for restaurants, particularly chains and franchises that want to be environmentally sustainable while saving money in the process. Source Separation. Management commitment to “source separation”—i.e. Global demand for paper and cardboard is projected to grow by 1.2 billion by 2024.

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Cheetah

MAY 25, 2021

Pre-cut and food preparation facilities undergo rigorous daily sanitation, safety certifications, and audits. Since 1976, Daylight Foods have been sourcing and delivering quality fresh food from farms to grocers and restaurants around the Bay Area. Pucci - Bay Area's Favorite Sustainable Wholesale Seafood Supplier.

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Hot Schedules

OCTOBER 5, 2021

You pride yourself on sourcing the best ingredients with the partners who deliver reliably and at an effective cost. Having a supplier that treats you like a partner and not just a revenue source makes your end of the process much more satisfactory. In the restaurant business, relationships are what sustain your enterprise.

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Lavu

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

By comprehending the financial dynamics at play, restaurateurs can make informed decisions that contribute to their overall profits and sustainability. This involves sourcing wholesale ingredients, reducing waste, and adjusting menu prices as needed. To enhance profits, effective food cost management is key.

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Perfect Daily Grind

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Dr. Eduarda Cristovam is the Director of Coffee, Quality & Sustainability at Matthew Algie – a Glasgow roaster which sources Fairtrade-certified coffee. If we want coffee production to be truly sustainable then we must prioritise gender equity,” she adds. Exploring gender-focused social initiatives at origin. “The

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The Restaurant Times

JULY 28, 2021

As per the Food Sustainability Index, a person wastes 494 pounds of food per year in the UAE, which is way higher than in the USA and Europe. Conduct Waste Audits. A restaurant generates food waste from numerous sources. Until and unless these sources are identified, it will be quite impossible to control the wastage.

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Apicbase

MAY 18, 2022

Besides cost estimates, audited financial statements and projections should be included, like: the expected growth rate for (at least) the first year; the estimated restaurant cash flow; the expected payback period. A well-developed and profitable concept is the springboard for a sustainable restaurant franchise.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Additionally, these software platforms have been critical in helping companies strategically source raw materials effectively. In addition, there is an increasing emphasis on sustainability with our restaurant customers. Moving forward, organizations will stop doing the same annual audits for all suppliers.

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Apicbase

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Ultimately, success in restaurant operations management not only ensures smooth day-to-day functioning but also lays the foundation for sustained growth and customer satisfaction. Traceability Management Keeping an eye on the entire supply chain ensures the traceability of ingredients from source to plate for quality control and compliance.

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Apicbase

MAY 12, 2023

4 Sustainability = Cost Savings A 1 to 10 ROI is a dream investment. This automatically ties sustainability into production. In an interview with Kaj Török , CSO (Chief Sustainability Officer) of MAX Burgers, he explains why the Swedish burger chain is a carbon-negative company and focuses on sustainability.

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Apicbase

JUNE 11, 2024

A solid QMS should include: Food Quality Audits: Regular checks to ensure products meet standards. Sustainability & Social Responsibility There are two things important in this context. Two, in the context of sustainability, the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) plays a crucial role.

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Apicbase

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Ultimately, success in restaurant operations management not only ensures smooth day-to-day functioning but also lays the foundation for sustained growth and customer satisfaction. Traceability Management Keeping an eye on the entire supply chain ensures the traceability of ingredients from source to plate for quality control and compliance.

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Open for Business

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Consider adding catering services, meal kits, or branded merchandise to create additional income sources that complement your core restaurant business. This might mean embracing new reservation technologies, exploring sustainable ingredients , or adapting your service model during challenging times.

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Marketman

JULY 7, 2019

Number 10: Food Services of America (FSA) – In response to a growing number of restaurants heeding patrons demands for healthy, natural and organic meals, FSA created the SNOR (Sustainable Natural Organic Regional) program. Committed to the wise use of resources, FSA established Working Intelligently for a Sustainable Enterprise (WISE).

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Marketman

JULY 7, 2019

Number 10: Food Services of America (FSA) – In response to a growing number of restaurants heeding patrons demands for healthy, natural and organic meals, FSA created the SNOR (Sustainable Natural Organic Regional) program. Committed to the wise use of resources, FSA established Working Intelligently for a Sustainable Enterprise (WISE).

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

That August, the James Beard Awards announced an audit of policies and procedures, which was conducted by various stakeholders, including subcommittee members, the Awards committee, James Beard Foundation staff, and consulting firms specializing in equity, justice, sustainability, and awards protocols and processes.

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Touch Bistro

MAY 10, 2021

Conduct a Food Waste Audit. Promote Sustainable Preparation. Another useful restaurant waste management strategy is to promote sustainable preparation and aim to run a sustainable restaurant more generally. First and foremost, sustainable practices are good for the environment. Another bonus? Reduce Portion Sizes.

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EATER

JULY 29, 2021

“There is an ongoing conflict between the level of commitment you have to make and the convenience-sacrifice for environmental action that feels pretty real,” says Sarah Rich, a freelance editorial director who has written extensively at the intersection of food, design, and sustainability. “If Invest in energy-efficient big appliances.

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The Restaurant Times

AUGUST 25, 2022

In an exclusive conversation with The Restaurant Times, Vikas Punjabi, MD, and Co-founder, of The Chocolate Room shares insights from his entrepreneurial journey about how to sustain and grow in a competitive market, and the role of menu engineering, consistency, and people strategy in creating a successful brand.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

Other advancements include: integrating data from various sources, including social media, reviews, and loyalty programs, to gain a holistic view of customer behaviour as well as as well as the implementation of real-time analytics for immediate insights into customer behaviour and preferences.

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Marketing4Restaurants

MAY 23, 2022

Here’s the next set of trends we are to expect in the restaurant industry all over the world and if you’re looking for sustainability and profitability, these could be of great help: Mission-focused restaurants Now, we’re gonna lead into mission-focused restaurants, something I think we’re gonna see a lot of this year.

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Marketing4Restaurants

MAY 23, 2022

Here’s the next set of trends we are to expect in the restaurant industry all over the world and if you’re looking for sustainability and profitability, these could be of great help: Mission-focused restaurants Now, we’re gonna lead into mission-focused restaurants, something I think we’re gonna see a lot of this year.

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Marketman

JUNE 18, 2019

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. Here are a few tips to expand your restaurant’s sustainability efforts. Tips to expand your sustainability efforts.

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Perfect Daily Grind

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

ofi secures US $1.975 billion sustainability-linked loan. The three-year loan, which also includes a two and three-year revolving credit facility, will be used to achieve the food and beverage supplier’s sustainability targets – including in its coffee supply chains. Neumann Kaffee Gruppe releases 2022 Sustainability Report.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 1, 2020

Takeout and delivery has continued to sustain interest on Yelp, still up 148 percent based on consumer interest relative to pre-pandemic levels. shows that consumers feel safer when hotels and restaurants raise their cleaning protocols to include hospital-grade disinfectants and third-party audits. Diners are Ready, but Concerned.

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The Restaurant Times

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

How did the idea come up, and what was the source of inspiration for the novel concept to serve freshly brewed coffee in glass bottles? But the learning that I got during Covid was that you need to always in the today’s world create a sustainable business model. I went to the audition. They started approaching.

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The Restaurant Times

MARCH 8, 2023

Described as an “ebullient and creative change maker” Niki is a huge advocate for sustainability and has brought it as a key focus to her role in Hilton believing the greatest “mark you can leave in this world is to not leave one at all.” Advice to women I think the most critical piece of advice that I ever got was from my mother.

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EATER

JUNE 18, 2024

A version of this post originally appeared on June 13, 2024, in Eater and Punch’s newsletter Pre Shift , a biweekly newsletter for the industry pro that sources first-person accounts from the bar and restaurant world. Subscribe now for more stories like this. The biggest celebration of the restaurant and bar industry in the U.S.,

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