The Rail

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Today, we will explore the advantages of organic products and Paleo pantry essentials to show you how to source these ingredients to foster a greener dining experience. They generate large amounts of waste and carbon emissions through food production and transportation. Let’s explore some of them.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 24, 2024

B Corp Restaurants As of early 2024, almost 150 restaurants around the world have achieved the certification, from fine-dining independents to fast-casual chains, with hotels, breweries and food delivery companies also dotting the list. Green Restaurant and Slow Food were others we considered. Is It Worth It?

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 17, 2020

Until recently, Beyond Green Sustainable Food Partners was mainly a foodservice consulting company for schools and other large institutions, and we catered food to preschools on the side. Historically, we have trained cafeteria staff to cook food from scratch while also reducing food and labor waste.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 9, 2021

Research from the University of Arizona shows that fast-food restaurants waste 9.55 Considering that the cost of food is the second-largest expense in the restaurant industry, these numbers translate to hundreds of dollars in wasted revenue each day. If you are buying more food than you should, it's time to change the tactics.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2024

People have become increasingly aware of climate change and the importance of ethical sourcing. Their desire to shop local has extended to farmers markets and the food industry. What they cannot produce themselves, they source locally. Transportation alone accounts for nearly 20 percent of food-system emissions.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 21, 2022

Sourcing local ingredients and producing more in-season vegetable focused dishes help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and contributes to improving our carbon footprint. I also actively participate in the Monterey Bay Aquarium sustainable seafood program to maintain an ongoing awareness of which species can be sourced safely.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2021

Tableside ordering via tablets, tableside payment, POS systems designed with mobility and flexibility in mind have dominated the market growing out of the fast casual. We’re also seeing many of our clients find new ways to be more sustainable in sourcing their food products. Think paper straws versus plastic.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Over the next decade, a generation passionate about health and wellness will demand restaurants be transparent about food from farm to table. Guests will expect to know every aspect of sourcing and meal preparation, which will disrupt traditional back-of-house systems with technology that connects the farm to the food.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2020

It’s obvious the demand for plant-based food is a growing trend. Grubhub released its annual “ Year In Food ” report, highlighting the top trends of 2019 and found that vegan and vegetarian orders rose by 27 percent in popularity overall in 2019 as compared to 2018. And if you have not given this much thought.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 24, 2020

Square is launching On-Demand Delivery for Square Online Store where sellers can dispatch a courier through delivery partners for orders placed directly on their website. ” Traditionally, to enable delivery most sellers list their menu on food delivery platforms because the restaurant doesn’t have their own couriers. .

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

He started his career with Hardee’s Food Systems in 1983 ending in the position of District Manager. Paul Soulliere began his career with Hardee's Food Systems in 1978 and worked his way up as Crew Supervisor, Assistant Manager, and Restaurant Manager. Bill is a 1982 graduate of Michigan State University.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 17, 2020

Curry Up Now began as a food truck in 2009 and was founded by husband and wife duo, Akash and Rana Kapoor, and supported by co-founder and Senior VP of Operations, Amir Hosseini. In 2020 alone, Curry Up Now anticipates opening 12 locations across the country. " Benihana Plans Franchise Expansion. Benihana National Corp.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 28, 2020

He began his life-long career in the hospitality business at the food service division of Stouffer in Newark, N.J., and joined the Marriott Corporation in 1965 to help launch its fast-food division, beginning with Hot Shoppes Jr., Army as First Lieutenant at Fort McPherson, Ga., in a management role at the Officers’ Club.

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Lavu

APRIL 13, 2020

Donate Food Waste to Local Charities. Since events are canceling and dining halls are closed, many restaurant owners are seeing an influx of food waste and looking for ways to avoid throwing the food in the trash. Make sure to ask customers if they need cutlery with their order before placing it inside their order.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

These features include tableside mobile ordering, NFC contactless payments, and direct online ordering. They also have the choice of using the MarketConnect app to order and pick up from a designated shelf onsite, avoiding interactions and maintaining necessary social distancing.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 16, 2019

In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature Ono Food Co, DoorDash, Parts Town and Heritage Foodservice, Rouxbe, Presto, Burger King and Uber Eats, Pared, Tork, Restaurant Technologies, Willie Degel, Bolay, Ritual, Preoday and TISSL, AdTheorent and Voodoo Doughnut. Ono Food Co. Ono Blend Founders Daniel Fukuba and Stephen Klein.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2019

They touched on topics such as delivery, ghost (dark) kitchens, automation, plant-based menu items, food waste, sustainability, staffing and retention and more. The economic model makes more sense than traditional brick and mortar so many food businesses are moving in this direction. FAT Brands Chairman and CEO Andy Wiederhorn.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 12, 2020

The idea of purchasing Dining Bonds seemed to strike a chord with the public as a way to provide much needed financial support in order to help restaurants stay in business. ” US Foods Donates More Than $10 Million. U S Foods Holding Corp. million people experiencing food insecurity.

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Perfect Daily Grind

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

We also use compostable and recyclable items, so our landfill bin is only a quarter-full every two weeks.”. In order for a coffee shop to successfully adopt more zero-waste practices, customers need to be onboard with the changes as well. Moreover, 37% of people were interested in food products made using upcycled ingredients.

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Waste Compost Recycling Sustainability 152

Restaurant365

JANUARY 13, 2022

As we end 2021 and consider the vast increase in takeout, comfort food, and overconsumption of alcohol that took place during the throws of the pandemic, many of us are resolved to doing better in 2022. Fortunately, there are a lot of great options when it comes to recyclable and compostable takeout containers and paper products.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

Beginning today, guests can order from the restaurant’s ‘Meatless Monday’ menu, which consists of Pomodoro’s signature italian dishes, reimagined with 100-percent plant-based ground in place of traditional meat. 73 percent believe they can get protein from other sources, like plant-based alternatives.

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Fast Casual Seasonal Menu Innovation Customer Experience 280

7 Shifts

JULY 20, 2024

Components of a restaurant’s financial report The food and beverage sales report, prime costs report, inventory report, profit and loss (P&L) statement, and cash flow statement are all critical components of a restaurant's financial management. This way, you maintain your restaurant’s reputation for quality food.

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Xtra Chef

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Food waste is a serious environmental and humanitarian issue. But restaurant food waste poses a huge problem for overall profitability in the business: The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates that restaurants waste $162 billion in food each year. Food costs are responsible for most of the expenses a restaurant has.

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Cheetah

SEPTEMBER 8, 2019

Get acquainted with their tastes and preferences, and make food and wine recommendations based on their likings. Customer data collection, whether you do it yourself by speaking directly to guests or by inviting them to interact with a customized mobile app, will empower your marketing efforts and help you interact with guests more effectively.

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Cheetah

SEPTEMBER 8, 2019

Get acquainted with their tastes and preferences, and make food and wine recommendations based on their likings. Customer data collection, whether you do it yourself by speaking directly to guests or by inviting them to interact with a customized mobile app, will empower your marketing efforts and help you interact with guests more effectively.

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Compost Loyalty Program Back of House Customer Service 110

Future Food

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Trends that will shape the future of your food and hospitality projects for 2020. However, food and service will always be at the heart of hospitality. Home Meal Replacement food choices, primarily from supermarkets, will continue to be a major growth category. Supermarkets will continue to grow their ‘food court offer.’ (E.g.

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EATER

OCTOBER 11, 2023

some restaurants have embraced the multi-sensory entertainment potential of eating food a little more than others. Here, in no particular order (what’s more fun than whimsy?!), Because when dining out is also your night out, the food is just the start. But here in the U.S., I mean, yeah, sure, but what’s the fun in that?

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EATER

JULY 6, 2022

Eighteen former workers at the Stone Barns Center for Food & Agriculture allege dysfunction in the livestock program at America’s most famous regenerative farm “This isn’t a joke,” police told the Daily Voice , a hyperlocal news site in Westchester County, New York, on August 30, 2018. “We

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Future Food

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

The Trends to Watch in 2022 & Beyond The changing face of Food & Hospitality. Whilst some food and hospitality businesses chose to pivot their businesses early, out of necessity, others have elected to respond to changes in consumer preferences and are quickly reshaping the food and hospitality landscape in front of our eyes.

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Lavu

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

In the face of a staggering global issue, restaurants must proactively avoid food waste. billion tons of food are wasted annually across the globe. Restaurants, a big part of this challenge, can substantially impact by adopting sustainable practices and reducing their contribution to food waste.

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The Restaurant Times

JANUARY 14, 2022

Globally, food waste generates 4.4 This is one of the reasons why food waste has been gaining momentum over the past few years. In the US, food waste and related packaging account for almost 45% of the material that goes into landfills. ii) Food Service License. Food Handler’s Permit. Source: Trafalgar Tours.

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Restaurant365

JANUARY 13, 2022

As we end 2021 and consider the vast increase in takeout, comfort food, and overconsumption of alcohol that took place during the throes of the pandemic, many of us are resolved to doing better in 2022. Fortunately, there are a lot of great options when it comes to recyclable and compostable takeout containers and paper products.

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Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 13, 2022

Voyage Foods secures US $36 million in Series A funding round. Throughout May, the campaign will raise awareness surrounding economic equity and sustainability in food supply chains, including coffee. Businesses and workplaces can purchase bulk orders through UCC Direct. Here are this week’s stories. Mon, 9 May. Fri, 13 May.

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Perfect Daily Grind

APRIL 15, 2022

Pre-orders available for One of a Kind Guatemala auction. The Coffee Sourcing and Production Trends in the Context of a New Price Boom report covers a range of topics, including strategies to avoid shipping delays and product diversification drivers. Pre-orders will be available by mid-2022. Tue, 12 Apr. Thu, 14 Apr.

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 12, 2021

The various food stops provide their own tourist experience, ensuring that you’re never hungry and always satisfied. With 42 consecutive Forbes Travel Guide 4-star ratings, the Wine Spectator Grand Award, Good Food 100 Restaurants, and 31 successive AAA Four Diamond ratings, Flagstaff is a class above. Best Restaurants in Boulder CO.

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Open for Business

MAY 19, 2023

Quick Links Technology Relationships Food and Menus Technology trends to watch People are drawn to the restaurant business because they don’t want to be glued to a screen all day. Digital ordering has been a game changer, and the latest trends for 2023 could change how hospitality businesses operate even more.

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Restaurant Clicks

MAY 6, 2021

Fare Well is a restaurant that serves up comfort food that is plant based. The Ginger Glazed “steak” tips are absolutely delicious, and the Cheesy Mac is a dish to order every time. Fare Well has won the Cupcake Wars on the Food Network, so make sure you save room for dessert! You can also order entire cakes from Fare Well.

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