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5 Ways AI Reduces Food Waste in Restaurants by 30%

The Rail

By Bailey Ramsey, Contributor Food waste is a critical issue in the restaurant industry. To put this in perspective, restaurants waste anywhere between 4% to 10% of the food they purchase. Predicting Customer Demand Accurately One of the leading causes of food waste in restaurants is overproduction.

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Leveling the Playing Field: Technology Gives Small Restaurants Big-Brand Advantages

Modern Restaurant Management

As technology bridges gaps in industries and societies around the world, making advanced solutions accessible to independent operators is vital to their success. Self-service technology allows restaurants to focus on what really matters–customer satisfaction. Technology is quickly becoming a lifeline for survival.

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Tech to Trash Can – How Technology Is Redefining Food Waste

Modern Restaurant Management

Food waste is recognized as an endemic challenge around the world. is wasted each year, about 119 billion pounds, estimated at over $408 billion. For restaurants, an industry with challenging profit margins, minimizing food waste is nothing less than a survival strategy. But unchecked waste can threaten the bottom line.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

Steady Online Ordering Brings Food Waste, Donations to the Forefront of Priorities Ordering food online increases restaurant sales, but it also can potentially increase wasted food if proactive measures aren’t taken – for both the business and consumers at home.

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3 Mistakes Organizations Make While Developing ABM Programs

Wasteful technology and service spending. Download ZoomInfo’s latest eBook to learn about the three most common mistakes organizations make while executing an ABM program, including: Poor account selection process. Inadequate contact inventory within universe.

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Tips For Restaurants to Reduce Food Waste and Save Significant Money

Modern Restaurant Management

The restaurant industry loses an astounding $162 billion each year in food waste. All restaurants should proactively work to reduce food waste, which will also help you save money, increase profits, spotlight your commitment to sustainability, and help the environment. Between a third and a half of food is wasted worldwide annually.

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Embracing the Future: Key Trends Shaping the Restaurant, Bar, and Hospitality Industry in 2025

Modern Restaurant Management

As we step into 2025, the restaurant, bar, and hospitality industries are experiencing transformative shifts driven by evolving consumer preferences, technological innovation, and economic dynamics. From reimagining workflows to enhancing guest interactions, technology is shaping how restaurants, bars, and hospitality businesses operate.

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Digital Transformation in the Restaurant Industry

Technology is transforming the way restaurant operators work. Think, a 25-75% reduction in food waste that translates to millions of dollars in savings. Advanced analytics and forecasting. automated procurement. you name it, tech companies (like Apicbase) are already working on it. A fully automated supply chain.