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Driving Customer Satisfaction and Efficient Operations in the Restaurant Industry

We partner with restaurant owners and managers to address challenges in the industry, such as high employee turnover and increased cleanliness expectations from customers.

As a partner, Ecolab can help ensure that your restaurant operations are clean, safe and efficient. We understand the challenges restaurants face; we offer science-backed products and programs, expert insights and ongoing support to help you address these challenges, improve operations, protect your reputation and provide exceptional guest experiences. 


Restaurants Face Big Challenges

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Protecting Brand Reputation

3 in 4 consumers would not patronize businesses with negative online reviews about the cleanliness.*

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Meeting Rising Guest Expectations for Cleanliness

61% say they wouldn’t return to a business that was unclean, compared to 35% that won’t come back after poor customer service.** 

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Improving Operational Efficiency

 45% of operators say they can’t support demand with staffers currently on hand.***

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Protecting Your Bottom Line

98% of operators say labor costs are a “significant” or “moderate” challenge.***

We offer solutions.


Comprehensive Restaurant Offerings Covering Your Full Operation

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 1.  Warewashing
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Food Safety
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Water Safety
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Surface Disinfectants and Cleaners
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To-go Food Safety
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Floor Care
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Hand Hygiene
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Pest Ellimination
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Restroom Sanitation and Odor Control

Meet the new disinfection and sanitization disinfection duo

The Innovative Restaurant Cleaning Duo

Ecolab's duo of EPA-registered solutions simplify sanitization and disinfection, working across a wide variety of surfaces both front- and back-of-house.

Restaurant Solutions Guide

Our programs are comprehensive and leverage patented technologies that offer proven performance for high-quality, consistent results your customers can see.

Download the Ecolab Restaurant Product Guide
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ELT Dishmachine

The Ecolab Low Temp (ELT) commercial dishmachine provides exceptional one-pass wash results with water and energy efficiency. The new recirculating design with 67s cycle time enables water, energy and labor savings while achieving outstanding results.

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SMARTPOWER™ and Commercial Dishwashing Machines

SMARTPOWER™ is a complete warewashing program for the food service industry that combines innovative chemistry and expert service to deliver the highest level of cleanliness for your guests and to simplify your operations.

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Nexa™ Hand Hygiene System

The Nexa™ Hand Hygiene System combines state-of-the art connected dispensers with Ecolab hand hygiene products, from liquid and foam cosmetic hand soaps to antimicrobial foam soap and gel hand sanitizers. Available in manual or touch-free.


More Solutions for Each Area of Your Business


Restaurant Solutions

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Actionable Insights

With Ecolab as your partner, you will receive data-driven insights into your operations to help better understand to focus your efforts to maximize results. 

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Real-time Visibility

Eyes and ears on your units to gain real-time visibility of risk and performance.

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Predictive Risk Alerts

An analytics-powered approach to proactive risk identification and prioritization.

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Intelligent Prioritization

Prioritizing your team’s critical action items to enhance efficiency and compliance across your operations.

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Data-driven Action

Leveraging data-driven insights to execute targeted corrective actions on your behalf.


Expertise

Our team of experts leverage extensive scientific knowledge to provide insight into restaurant industry best practices and hands-on guidance to improve operations. 

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Responsive and Expansive

Unmatched nationwide network of over 2,000 sales and service associates—there when you need them, and available virtually 24/7.

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Scientific

On-demand in-house expertise in public health, disinfection and food safety.

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Proactive

Guidance to keep you ahead of evolving compliance requirements, new challenges and uncertainties.

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Targeted Training

On-site to provide hands-on service, consultation and guidance.


Restaurant Industry Experts at Your Fingertips


1,600+

Scientists, Engineers and
Technical Specialists

the industry’s largest team of experts


19

Global Technology Centers
ready to solve your emerging challengesin 2020


9,400+

Patents
unique chemistry and technology
in 2020


Restaurant Food Safety

Ecolab supports our customers’ commitment to food safety by providing products, services and expertise to help reduce the risk of foodborne pathogens and improve restaurant cleanliness and sanitation. Our team of food safety experts provides on-site and virtual consultations and training, and we offer data monitoring and real-time, actionable insights to help protect against food sanitation challenges. At Ecolab, we don’t just care about food safety—we care about protecting your reputation.

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Learn How Ecolab Supports Food Safety

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How We Help Our Restaurant Partners:

Innovative, effective products
Comprehensive programs
Actionable insights from industry experts
Ongoing training and support
Results your customers can see

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Ecolab Science Certified™:

A Commitment to the Highest Standards of Cleanliness

Ecolab Science Certified™ is a comprehensive, science-based food safety and public health program designed to help give your staff and customers confidence that your operations are committed to the most thorough cleaning and disinfecting practices.

References

  • *Modern Restaurant Management

  • **OnePoll Survey. January 2024.

  • ***2024 National Restaurant Association State of the Industry Report