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Artificial intelligence has become one of the restaurant industry's biggest topics, but many chefs and operators are still asking the same question: What does it actually do inside a kitchen?
Restaurants waste 5.4 million tons of food annually, costing them millions
US restaurants generate 11.4 million tons of food waste annually
New data suggests restaurant operators can improve margins by tracking plate waste and offering customizable portion sizes to reduce the 12.5 million tons of uneaten food.
With plate waste accounting for 70% of restaurant food loss, operators are shifting toward measurable tracking to combat rising food costs and supply chain volatility.