Read on for smart ways restaurants cut corners and stretch their dollar.

8 Fast-Food Chains That Never Freeze Their Burgers

They never throw food away.

Chef and authorAllen Bixby.

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tries to use every bit of what is leftover.

“Bread heels and extra slices became croutons.

Fresh veggies are great, but only if you use them before they go bad.

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Buy frozen veggies on sale but be sure to use them before the expiration date.

A great example of this is artisan dinner rolls, baguettes, and loaves.

The exact amount needed can be baked, reducing product waste and offering customers fresh-baked bread.”

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Keep frozen par-baked rolls on handthere are many brands to choose from these daysto avoid wasting anything fresh.

Leftover fat equals fresh flavor

We bet your grandmother did this one.

Be your own sous chef and experiment with anything in your fridge that is about to go bad.

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She identifies the lowest-selling products and phases them out.

Translation: If no one is eating the tofu, just stop buying it.

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