We believe everyone has a
right to great food 

And great food should be delicious, nutritious, and sustainable. We’re just getting started, but we believe that our business model can be a force for change in the industry. 

Food Sourcing

We're dedicated to becoming a leader in responsible and transparent food sourcing. 

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Our Goals 

• Rewarding lower-impact agricultural practices by purchasing food grown without synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, and/or using regenerative practices  

• Sourcing meat that is humanely raised and processed, without added antibiotics or hormones   

• Using seasonal, locally sourced, and organic ingredients whenever possible  

• Working with leaders in sustainable fishing and aquaculture to procure seafood that supports marine habitats  

• Using our culturally diverse chef-driven cuisines to support a more plant-forward diet 

Food Waste

We hope to radically reduce food waste with our planned operational scope and scale.  

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Our Goals 

• Providing usable excess to feed the food-insecure in our communities  

• Utilizing compost and anaerobic digestion to create renewable energy and support the reduction of synthetic fertilizer usage  

• Achieving our goal of zero food waste to landfill  

• Assessing our waste streams to evaluate future upcycled opportunities  

• Leveraging innovative food storage technology to extend shelf-life and minimize inventory waste 

Healthy Buildings   

Our goal is to leverage our real estate to make a positive environmental impact.    

Our Goals 

• Securing LEED certification of our Central Kitchen to reduce operational impact and improve the well-being of employees     

• Measuring and reducing our full value-chain emissions impact   

• Achieving our goals of 90% waste diversion from landfill and meeting TRUE Zero Waste Certification  

• Increasing our use of renewable energy sources 

Emissions-Neutral Fleet   

We’re working towards all-electric mobile restaurants charged via 100% renewable energy

Our Goals 

• Offsetting 100% of fleet emissions   

• Beginning to leverage battery-powered electric cooking   

• Designing cooking technology that minimizes energy use while maximizing cook-time efficiency    

Packaging

Maintaining an unmatched dining experience means ensuring high-quality, revolutionary packaging.  

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Our Goals 

• Increasing our use of recyclable and compostable materials       

• Innovating reusable, closed-loop tableware  

• Working to eliminate excess packaging and minimize material use wherever possible 

Our Communities 

We have a responsibility to make a positive impact in the communities we serve.  

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Our Initiatives 

• Donating excess food to combat food insecurity locally  

• Partnering with charities like the Community Food Bank of New Jersey and World Central Kitchen to provide support locally and globally  

• Connecting with local Green Teams on innovative pilots such as circular packaging models  

• Participating in local community events like municipal fairs, concerts, school benefits, PTA events, and more