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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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

The not so good news is that labor issues continue to plague all restaurants from fine dining to quick service, and supply chain challenges are limiting availability and in conjunction with inflation pushing prices of raw materials to unprecedented levels. There are a number of possible solutions, but not all of them positive.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Global food prices are rising worldwide. Twenty-six countries in the index report food price inflation of 5 percent or higher in the past year. Ongoing turmoil has seen food prices rise most sharply in Venezuela and Syria. .” Findings from the 2019 Global Food Security Index reveal that: ? per person. per person.

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EATER

MAY 17, 2021

Menu price: $14. The choice of an oval container, made of biodegradable and compostable sugarcane pulp, hurtles food costs upward to 24 percent. The price on the menu reflects the costs of operating the business; here’s how. It’s been a popular item on Dirt Candy’s pandemic menu, but it also requires a lot of hidden work.

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 22, 2022

Instead of thirty-gallon trash cans spread out through the kitchen, there were two much smaller cans, a recycling bin, and tubs for compost. The chef never bought ingredients by the case, but rather what he or she needed to service their space. Good friends, good food, good times.”.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

While it may not be intuitive to lead with values when a possible recession is on the horizon, customers driven by value are more likely to remain loyal when prices rise. Surprisingly, at a certain point in quantity, compostable flatware can be purchased for the same rate as the unsustainable plastic option.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

When they have run their lifetime, the straws will decompose in your regular garden compost pile. Instead, restaurants can offer a discounted drink price for consumers that bring in their own cups. Bamboo : Bamboo straws serve as the “middleman” between a single-use and a forever-use item. Going Beyond the Straw.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2020

It is in season; therefore it is plentiful and low priced so make the most of it. 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. Sustainability.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2024

They can easily compost, without having to find partners or programs to take the compost. Hyperlocal can save money, in the sense that supply chain costs are built into the prices of typically sourced foods. Food waste is another concern regarding sustainability in restaurants.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Is policy likely to change, potentially leading to higher prices, fees or even usage caps? Where does your water come from? What are the challenges in your region? Is there enough water to go around? Is water quality an issue? Finally, you can donate unused food, so it benefits those in need in your community.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 3, 2023

Key findings illustrating the industry's economic conditions include: Growth will continue : The foodservice industry is forecast to reach $997 billion in sales in 2023, driven in part by higher menu prices. Consumer spending at foodservice outlets was up 4 percent due to higher prices, reports The NPD Group*.

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 19, 2023

Despite a steep decline in food prices, many families did without milk or meat.” -The Starting as a raw, not always well thought out movement in the 60’s this became the organic food movement, sustainable practices, recycling and composting, the farm to table movement, and learning about the connections between what we eat and how we feel.

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Cheetah

NOVEMBER 27, 2021

The alternatives are compostable or biodegradable (PLA) food containers. In fact, many composting facilities do not accept them anymore and the overall environmental impact of creating and processing a compostable to-go container could be worse than a recyclable plastic one. Kari-Out – Compostable paper to-go packaging.

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Restaurant365

JANUARY 18, 2022

Also, consider using dynamic pricing options for end-of-day sales, such as late happy hours. Compost all remaining food waste. These food scraps are ideal for composting, which returns the nutrients from organic kitchen waste to farms and soils. High-cost proteins are top candidates for these specials. Conclusion.

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Cheetah

JANUARY 30, 2022

This has inflated prices and made disposables hard to come by. To secure supplies with confidence, restaurants are turning to Cheetah for a wide variety of traditional and eco-disposables at competitive prices. Compostable containers , for example, are in high demand by consumers, and offering them at a premium is now common.

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Cheetah

JANUARY 30, 2022

This has inflated prices and made disposables hard to come by. To secure supplies with confidence, restaurants are turning to Cheetah for a wide variety of traditional and eco-disposables at competitive prices. Compostable containers , for example, are in high demand by consumers, and offering them at a premium is now common.

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EATER

JUNE 20, 2023

Charis has a greenhouse and a space for composting, too. The worm reveled in wet summer soil, soil that had been composted and cared for. I tell Charis, even though it’s an embarrassing admission; they understand that too — “sometimes we just have to expend the energy,” even when there is a price. But that isn’t the way to joy.

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Perfect Daily Grind

MARCH 18, 2022

Robusta prices rise in Brazil as a result of decreasing arabica production. Global coffee prices continue to increase over 17 consecutive months, despite the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The International Coffee Organisation’s February 2022 report states global coffee prices fell by 3.1% US cents/lb in February 2022.

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Cheetah

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

San Francisco’s mandatory composting ordinance, for example, encourages residents and businesses to reduce their landfill fees by shifting as much as possible to composting. In short, besides bringing in clientele, a few steps to reduce food loss can be used to justify higher menu prices. Here’s where it gets interesting.

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7 Shifts

JULY 20, 2024

By analyzing these reports, you can optimize pricing, control restaurant costs , reduce waste, and improve overall profitability. Because the sales report shows the revenue generated by each menu item, you can set your pricing appropriately to maintain healthy profit margins. This balance helps in maintaining optimal labor costs.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Focused on the retail, services and restaurant industries, the SpotOn ecosystem offers powerful technology to small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) at a price they can afford. is rolling out a suite of features and extended price cuts through March 2021 to support restaurants during the COVID-19 pandemic. SpotOn Executive Team.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Fast-Casual Fast Growth Rising prices in recent years have evidently been good for someone: Fast-casual restaurants. titled Pricing Strategies Driving Restaurant Visits in 2024. Shake Shack is thriving even as it raises prices. The fast-casual burger chain increased prices by 2.5 percent year-over-year, compared to 0.4

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 17, 2020

Curry Up Now also limits their disposal waste by using real plates, silverware and cloth napkins in-house and packaging all to-go orders in recyclable and compostable containers. 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 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. Each provides something different. Healthy twists on comfort foods.

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EATER

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

To translate this aesthetic to go, takeout food is creatively wrapped in compostable packaging and adorned with colorful custom labels. Their goal is to capture enough market share that they can put us and everyone else out of business and then raise prices to actually be profitable. And ride bikes.”.

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EATER

JULY 18, 2024

The pandemic happened, which had me embracing my freezer in new ways , while at the same time my children got bigger, and thus hungrier, and food prices swelled to the point where my $150 weekly budget barely made a dent.

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Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 24, 2022

However, for pod manufacturers, the price difference between aluminium and plastic is a real barrier. However, the price of aluminium could well fall in the future, and a smaller difference will make it a more competitive option,” he adds. Compostable and biodegradable pods. 7 plastics can also contain bisphenol A (BPA).

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2019

Low priced / value perceived / big ticket items brought down to a fixed low price. The utilization of ghost kitchens means more money and opportunity for restaurant operators, without large price or labor hikes. With the loss of foot traffic, restaurants are forced to increase menu prices to compensate.

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Perfect Daily Grind

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Robusta prices increase by 9.2% The International Coffee Organisation’s August report states that falling global arabica stocks have pushed robusta prices to increase. CoffeeB says its products are compostable and will break down within four weeks. Lamastus Family Estates 2022 auction achieves record price of US $6,034/lb.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 16, 2019

Additionally, while other smoothie establishments use gallons of water to clean each blender, Ono’s patent-pending automated self-cleaning blender and robotic systems use 28x less water because it only needs to clean the blade and because it’s blended in the customer’s compostable cup.

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Deliverect

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Today, compostable, recyclable and plant-based packaging is readily available , and many restaurants and third-party delivery service providers are already making efforts to curb the distribution of (single-)plastic straws, cutlery and condiment packets. Compost fruits, vegetables, dairy products, grains, bread, egg shells etc.

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Restaurant Engine

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Food prices are rising across the board, and this affects restaurants just like yours. As a food service entrepreneur, you want to control your costs as much as possible, so you don’t have to drastically increase menu prices and pass them on to your customers. In addition, once you’re done going through the box, consider composting it.

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Future Food

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Service Excellence at every price point. B) Many F&B venues have menus that over-promise, over-price and under-deliver. B) Shopping centres will continue to develop elevated dining and hospitality attracting dynamic food concepts and adult oriented entertainment. E.g. Archie Brothers chain (www.archiebrothers.com.au) 14.

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Open for Business

MARCH 20, 2023

In spite of inflation, increasing prices, and overall economic uncertainty, there’s one thing that people remain willing to pay up for: Sustainability. The bright side is this market understands these high standards bring higher prices. Participating in a composting program is another great way to keep food out of landfills.

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Cheetah

SEPTEMBER 8, 2019

Learn about Composting Composting is not just about doing your share for the environment by separating plastics from biodegradables. Diners today are interested in knowing the source of the foods they eat, as well as receive full transparency on pricing, manufacturers, fair trade, wages, and so on.

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Perfect Daily Grind

AUGUST 5, 2022

The September price fell 1.84% on Monday in spite of supply concerns brought on by extended dry spells in Brazil’s Minas Gerais. Nestlé hikes prices over first half of 2022 as coffee sales drive recovery. price hike over the first six months of the year, with Europe experiencing a 5% rise. American consumers saw a 9.8%

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Cheetah

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Cheetah offers recyclable and compostable containers and utensils that make it easy to share with the rest of the group. Browse the great selection of restaurant-grade products offered at wholesale prices. Choose from a wide selection of recyclable and compostable containers and film wrap to split and store bulk products.

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