5 Ways to Reduce Food Waste in Your Coffee Chain

Food waste is a big problem and one that carries hefty price tags. Studies show that a staggering 52% of all food waste occurs in restaurants and cafes, with U.S. restaurants spending approximately $162 billion every year in food waste costs alone. 

Food waste management is crucial in reducing operational expenses and improving margins, especially when it comes to coffee chains that operate on razor-thin margins and have to find creative ways of increasing the average check size.

In this article, we’ll take a look at how coffee shop owners can implement strategies to identify and minimize food waste and keep costs down.