Restaurant Technologies surpassed its 2023 record by more than 15%
MINNEAPOLIS (April 22, 2025) – Restaurant Technologies recycled over 363 million pounds of used cooking oil in 2024, exceeding its own record of 314 million pounds set in 2023 by over 15%.
Restaurant Technologies partners with renewable energy partners, such as Chevron Renewable Energy Group and Phillips 66, to convert used cooking oil (UCO) into renewable diesel or biodiesel for vehicles to use on the road. At Sheetz, a regional convenience store located in seven states, Restaurant Technologies and Sheetz have created a closed loop economy where fresh oil is delivered, used, then collected to be recycled and converted to biodiesel, and then reused in its gas pumps.
“We take tremendous pride in helping more customers reach their corporate social impact goals as we continue to grow year over year,” said Diana Geseking, Chief Legal Officer and Chair of Restaurant Technologies’ ESG Committee. “With the support of our renewable energy partners and our customers, our commitment to the environment and creating a healthier planet will continue to guide us and help define Restaurant Technologies as a leader in sustainability within the industry.”
As Restaurant Technologies approaches 50,000 customers nationwide, the impact can be felt around the country. In 2024, the company and its partners helped save about 29.6 million pounds of trash, 8.9 million cubic feet of landfill space, and avoided 80.1 million pounds of CO2e emissions from eliminated plastic packaging alone.
Restaurant Technologies boasts a diverse portfolio of customers in the restaurant, hotels/resorts, grocery store, convenience store, college/university, casino, golf club, and other foodservice related businesses. These customers include nationally recognized brands such as McDonald’s and Shake Shack, among others. Together, they build a more sustainable business and will continue to aspire to achieve new corporate social responsibility heights.
To learn more about Restaurant Technologies and how it supports customers in their pursuit of a more sustainable business, visit rti-inc.com/sustainability and its 2024 Corporate Impact Report.
Media contact:
David Cheng
Public Relations Manager
Restaurant Technologies
612-308-9360 | [email protected]
About Restaurant Technologies
Restaurant Technologies is the leading provider of commercial kitchen solutions for nearly 50,000 customers nationwide. Since 1999, its Total Oil Management and AutoMist® solutions help “Control the Kitchen Chaos” for quick-service and full-service restaurant chains, independent restaurants, grocery stores, hotels, resorts, casinos, hospitals, and more. By automating the hardest tasks in the kitchen, Restaurant Technologies improves food quality, safety, and efficiency for its customers.
Total Oil Management eliminates the manual handling of cooking oil through an automated solution that delivers, stores, filters, monitors, and removes oil. Restaurant Technologies also works with renewable energy partners to recycle used cooking oil into renewable fuels for a more sustainable business. AutoMist automates hood and flue cleaning to reduce fire risk and create a cleaner, safer work environment.
Headquartered in Mendota Heights, Minnesota, Restaurant Technologies is privately held and operates 41 depots nationwide with more than 1,400 employees. For more information, follow on LinkedIn, Facebook, or Instagram.
