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Gen Z Wants More Than Good Food — Here’s How to Keep Them Coming Back

Modern Restaurant Management

To successfully engage this influential consumer group, restaurants can no longer rely solely on brand recognition; they must adopt innovative strategies that align with Gen Z’s preferences. Below are five key approaches we at Groucho’s Deli have successfully implemented to attract and retain Gen Z customers.

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The Connection Between Used Cooking Oil and Climate Change

Modern Restaurant Management

Recycling your restaurant’s used cooking oil isn’t just a way to address your waste problems – it can help fight climate change. Industry Innovation As world energy sources decline, demand is skyrocketing for renewable fuels. By recycling used cooking oil, we’re making the planet and kitchen safer.

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Innovation, Cup by Cup: The Starbucks Sustainability Approach

Modern Restaurant Management

Waste is an immense issue within the restaurant industry, and Starbucks itself distributes over six billion single-use cups each year — most of which are unable to be recycled and end up directly in landfills or the environment. That’s why holistic, sustainable innovation is so important.

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Pandemic Reflections: What Lessons Has the Restaurant Industry Learned?, Part One

Modern Restaurant Management

We’ve found ways to use less plastic and recycle more. In turn, this shift forced the restaurant industry to adapt and innovate at a high speed. At Teriyaki Madness (TMAD), we’ve prioritized staying ahead of the curve with tech innovation and putting a major focus on creating an exceptional guest experience. .

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5 Ways AI Reduces Food Waste in Restaurants by 30%

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Automating Waste Recycling Efforts AI can also streamline how restaurants handle food waste. Some systems classify and sort waste into compostable, recyclable, or landfill categories, ensuring proper disposal and maximizing recycling rates. The time to act is nowbecause every scrap saved makes a difference.

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Four Steps to Manage Restaurant Waste

Modern Restaurant Management

Whichever your specific goals are, they will fall under one of the following categories: reduce waste production, reuse and recycle. Reuse and Recycle. A single restaurant disposes 50 tons of waste every year , and out of the food waste disposed of, 76 percent are organic, meaning they can be recycled. now recycle their waste.

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2025 Outlook: Experts Weigh In on Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part One

Modern Restaurant Management

Increasing Regulatory Pressures on the Food Service Industry I expect more states and municipalities to implement stronger organics recycling laws in 2025, mandating food waste diversion for commercial food service operators. Embracing these innovations will be essential to meeting the evolving needs of the industry and its workforce.

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