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Strategies for Achieving a Zero-Waste Kitchen in Your Restaurant

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Energy-efficient equipment When you look at your electricity bills, a large proportion of those kilowatts per hour are likely to be used by your kitchen equipment. Therefore, one of your priorities should be to invest in energy-efficient equipment. Some of the areas worth considering include the following.

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Cracking the Egg Crisis: Understanding Rising Prices, Supply Chain Solutions, and Strategies for Producers

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Enhanced biosecurity includes: Restricting farm access to essential personnel only Implementing rigorous sanitatiozn protocols for equipment and vehicles Increasing surveillance and early detection programs to identify potential outbreaks 2.

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2021: A Year of Navigating Shortages

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Restaurants have faced labor shortages, supply and equipment shortages, and climbing food prices, with no past playbook on how to navigate the crisis. Looking ahead : According to Nasdaq , food processors and government agencies are taking steps to prevent many of these issues from occurring in the New Year. Equipment Shortage.

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Turning Your Outdoor Spaces into Winter Havens

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Additionally, many businesses may qualify for government incentives or rebates when upgrading to energy-efficient electric heating systems, further offsetting initial investment costs.

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‘In the Future, Customers Will Drive Up to a Drive-Thru to Just Pick Up Their Food.’

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The federal government is trying to regulate AI, while they learn about it. The state governments are trying to define their data privacy laws. Basic integrations between core applications are often lacking. Restaurants don’t always have rights to their own data. Change is difficult.

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How Digital Tools Can Help Restaurants Prepare Staff for Winter Patio Dining

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After months-long dining room closures prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic, restaurants gained new life in the summer when most government jurisdictions allowed outdoor patio dining. But as temperatures fall, establishments in colder climates are exploring ways to extend their patio season into the winter.

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The Delta Variant: How to Leverage Tech to Sustain Restaurant Recovery

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Leaders who equip their businesses with modern technology can translate word-of-mouth marketing and turn diners into ambassadors in just a few clicks. Referrals are just as important for restaurants as reviews. Convert : Once restaurants attract potential guests, they need to get them in the door and convert them to actual diners.