Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 20, 2021

Another way to make your restaurant more sustainable is to reduce the amount of waste you produce through daily operations. But, when it comes to both front and back-of-house operations, there are things you can do to cut back on waste production, including: Setting up a recycling program. Composting food scraps and leftovers.

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Restaurant Business

MARCH 20, 2024

When they choose where to dine, that’s no different—for operators, offering sustainable packaging products is a way to generate value, and according to Technomic’s 2023 Value and Pricing Consumer Trend Report, 75% of consumers say value is important or extremely important when deciding where to dine.

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The Rail

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Support for Local Farmers By sourcing organic ingredients from local farmers, restaurants can contribute to the growth of small-scale agricultural operations. Opt for efficient refrigerators, ovens, and dishwashers to preserve the integrity of organic products and run a more sustainable operation.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Workers – 40 points To address employee concerns, you will be asked to discuss pay structures and scale, benefits packages and distribution and speak to the health and safety of your operation. Waste management programs like recycling, composting, and any food-waste reduction measuring done can also help in this category.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 6, 2022

percent of the leftover food is recycled, 1.4 The circular economy is a model of production and consumption involving the reuse or recycling of materials to its fullest life cycle. The Food Waste Reduction Alliance stated in a report that only 14.3 percent donated, and the rest, 84.3 percent, is discarded.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Naturally both are integral to any restaurant operation, so what changes can be made to reduce your restaurant business’s carbon footprint? Both acknowledge that climate change is undeniably real and is caused by human activity. Restaurants use two of the main contributors to carbon emissions of all industries – food and energy.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

” “We were on a path to integrate more technology into our operations before COVID-19 and found ourselves fast-tracking during the pandemic so that we could get back to business as fast as possible, serve our customers and keep our people employed,” said Kevin Youkilis, owner of Loma Brewing Company. ” Tastewise Data.

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The Rail

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Use eco-friendly materials and reduce waste in your daily operations. Think recycling and composting food waste. Promote Sustainability: Establish a sustainable theme by offering beverages with sustainable food pairings.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 31, 2020

Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia dismissed an appeal by the operator of the &pizza restaurant chain in the United States against a copycat restaurant based in Scotland. commerce that violated the Lanham Act. Administrative Developments. Full-service restaurants are exempt from this law if employees sort organic waste.

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2020 Restaurant Law Agriculture Compost 410

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 17, 2020

based Nardin Academy to set up a waste tracking system for recycling, compost, and landfill refuse that helped Nardin divert 86 percent of its cafeteria waste during the school year. This means that we produce more meals, which enable us to buy certain ingredients in bulk and save on costs. For example, we once helped Buffalo, N.Y.-based

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 22, 2022

A chef/owner was busy by the stove with an assistant who also washed dishes and bussed tables and out front a single server and maybe, in the busiest of operations, a host/bartender who was likely the spouse of the chef. That was it! The chef never bought ingredients by the case, but rather what he or she needed to service their space.

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Seating Front of House Back of House Cash Management 475

The Restaurant Group

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Understanding how to reduce food waste in restaurants is the first step toward sustainable and cost-effective operations. Why Reducing Food Waste Matters Reducing food waste is crucial for improving operational efficiency and minimizing environmental harm. Recycle Properly : Train staff to sort recyclables.

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Waste Compost Food Recycling 78

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 2, 2019

I t’s no secret that the key to sustainability in restaurants is managing limited resources and keeping your operations clean and safe. As consumers demand more transparency about sustainability, turn your operations into an advantage. By isolating water we can extract universal lessons to be applied throughout your operation.

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Management Management Waste Sustainability 297

Culinary Cues

AUGUST 19, 2023

The Great Restaurateurs: A new generation of restaurant operators found a home in established, bustling communities leading way to the “era of the restaurateur”. But the days of the restaurateur-centric operations were fading quickly. That was about to evolve. as synonymous with food of the U.S. as synonymous with food of the U.S.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 21, 2022

We use recyclable packaging and keep takeout packaging products to the minimum. This list can go on and on for waste, however, when waste is FINALLY just waste, compost is the answer or if the trimmings are safe, I'll give them to my sous chef, who then feeds them to her chickens. Using creative plating opportunities when arisen.

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Sustainability Waste Food Supply Recycling 450

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Here are some of the most readily available straw alternatives that restaurants can consider: Glass : The majority of glass straws are actually made of shatter-resistant borosilicate but are still reusable and recyclable. When they have run their lifetime, the straws will decompose in your regular garden compost pile.

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2050 Waste Sustainability Compost 474

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2020

Let your customers know what your business is doing to help local and global communities from recycling and composting to locally sourcing ingredients to supporting local food pantries. Plant-based is associated with sustainability and the bigger picture of being more environmentally responsible.

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Seasonal Menu Compost Recycling 2018 431

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2021

What issues have affected the industry over the last five years in the topics of marketing, design, operations, law, finance, technology and equipment? In terms of operation, we are constantly discussing social media, both in good ways and bad. Mark Hoefer, General Manager, Le Bilboquet Atlanta. “Will this look good on Instagram?”

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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. Taco Bell committed to making all consumer-facing packaging recyclable, compostable or reusable by 2025 worldwide. Taco Bell's 2020 Commitments.

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Restaurant365

JANUARY 21, 2022

Rather than relying on one-use plastics, since they are known to float along the surface of bodies of water, kill marine life and wildlife, and release methane and ethylene, among other issues, many operators are turning to a sustainable packaging model. Recyclable. Recyclable takeout containers are commonly made from plastic.

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Sustainability Recycling Compost Small Business 147

Cheetah

APRIL 10, 2020

How to Run a Restaurant and Reap the Benefits of Recycling . So when someone brings up food recycling, you’re probably asking yourself when you’ll ever have time to give it any thought. So when someone brings up food recycling, you’re probably asking yourself when you’ll ever have time to give it any thought.

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Perfect Daily Grind

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

This ranges from using more sustainable processing methods on farms to using recyclable and compostable packaging. The practice of reusing and recycling materials has been implemented for centuries by many communities around the world. Some coffee shops and roasters have already been operating in a circular economy for decades.

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Recycling Compost Sustainability 2050 171

Perfect Daily Grind

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

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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Waste Compost Recycling Sustainability 152

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 12, 2020

As restaurants around the country look towards reopening, Edward Lee and Lindsey Ofcacek, director of The LEE Initiative are committed to helping reset the supply chains for farmers and restaurant operators who are committed to sustainable food. In Dunkin’ U.S. restaurants, the foam cups have been replaced by double-walled paper cups.

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Cheetah

NOVEMBER 27, 2021

To successfully navigate towards a healthy planet, while maintaining a healthy business, restaurant operators must understand the alternatives and start experimenting with sustainable to-go packaging. More than 180 billion single use takeout containers are thrown away in the US every year, and recycling is not a solution.

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Sustainability Compost Recycling Loyalty Program 148

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Finding and retaining employees remain among the biggest obstacles operators struggle with. From a workforce standpoint as long as the economy keeps growing (even if at a slower pace) and labor markets remain tight, restaurant operators will continue to struggle with finding and keeping enough qualified employees in the new year.

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2019 Compost Mobile Ordering Online Ordering 322

EATER

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Vermont established a universal recycling law that requires separation and diversion of food scraps from the waste stream. While creating such systems, especially the infrastructure to separate food waste to turn into compost, are critical to the fight against climate change, there is also a growing emphasis on prevention.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 22, 2019

By 2025, McDonald’s plans to recycle guest packaging in 100 percent of its restaurants. The brand has also pledged that 100 percent of its guest packaging will come from renewable, recycled, or certified sources. Of course, customers also need to play their part by opting for bridgeable products and recycling responsibly.

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Perfect Daily Grind

AUGUST 21, 2022

As they’re difficult to recycle, we can also conclude most of these cups end up going to landfill, where they contribute to a growing waste problem. You may also like our article on why recycling single-use coffee cups is so difficult. Can you recycle single-use cups? Read on to learn more about what they had to tell me.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 24, 2020

Travel Safe features are available in all 49 markets where Tripadvisor operates. Moralejo joins Dine from CHURCH’S/TEXAS CHICKEN (Cajun Operating Company), an international quick service restaurant company. Previously, Skelton served as Vice President, Infrastructure, Support, and Operations at CVS Health.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Although the land, labor, and creativity of farm-to-table sourcing is so exciting and delicious, considerable operational disruption, scheduling, and menu management is still required to make it all a profitable business model. If you think Uber Eats and Grubhub have already had a big impact on the way restaurants operate, just wait.

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Mobile Ordering Front of House Customer Service Customer Experience 539

Lavu

APRIL 13, 2020

Starbucks President of company-operated businesses in the United States and Canada Rosann Williams stated in an open letter that the company “will continue to honor the 10-cent discount for anyone who brings in a personal cup or asks for “for here” ware.” Start Composting Food Waste.

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Waste Compost Point of Sale Food Order 148

Restaurant365

JANUARY 13, 2022

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. The local food movement can be a win-win for patrons and operators.

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2022 Compost Recycling Beverage 147

Restaurant365

JANUARY 18, 2022

Separate your trash, recyclables, food waste, etc., Compost all remaining food waste. These food scraps are ideal for composting, which returns the nutrients from organic kitchen waste to farms and soils. Track your restaurant food waste manually. Implement waste tracking processes. at the end of a shift. Conclusion.

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Waste Compost Food Consumer Goods 147

The Wine Knitter

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Thomas is the winemaker, and they run LUKE Wines operations from their home while production is done at a private facility in Mattawa, Washington Kristin & Thomas Vogele Photo courtesy of LUKE. In addition, all grape pomace is collected after pressing and sent to local dairies for use in feed and soil compost programs.

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White Paper Compost Vineyard 2012 143

Ken Burgin

JUNE 7, 2022

Now more than ever, with soaring supply prices, staff shortages and crazy weather, sustainability makes sense across all business areas – it’s much more than recycled packaging and local vegetables. Check the weekly discoveries on Hospo Reset – information & inspiration for restaurant, cafe & foodservice operators.

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Recycling Sustainability Food Supply Compost 60

The Rail

MAY 23, 2024

of solid waste via recycling, composting, and repurposing; Purchasing carbon credits for unavoidable emissions. Audits ensure that the waste you produce ends up in the right recycling bins and is being repurposed whenever possible. These steps contribute to achieving a net-zero and zero-waste status.

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