These days, consumers are demanding more value from dining out—not just in price, but overall experience. Restaurant operators are rising to the challenge, recognizing that success involves more than just serving good food; it’s about creating a memorable and enjoyable experience for their guests.

Operators want their business to be profitable. They aim to deliver a guest experience so exceptional that customers keep coming back. They also strive to reduce their environmental impact.

To achieve their goals, operators need to reduce costs without compromising the guest experience—yet they’re increasingly frustrated by rising operational expenses and persistent staffing challenges. They need clear, easy-to-follow processes to train new, younger staff efficiently, and they rely on versatile products that can adapt to various needs while minimizing the burden of constant re-training.

As one operator put it:

“My only goal is to stay busy, stay efficient, and become a pillar of our neighborhood. There’s always room for improvement—always.”

For over 100 years, Ecolab has been dedicated to helping customers improve cleaning efficiency through science-backed, sustainable solutions. In January 2025, we launched the Ecolab® ReadyDose™ program, an easy-to-use, tablet-based cleaning program designed to meet the unique needs of global small-format foodservice establishments, especially those with the following profiles:

• Independent, non-corporate operations
• Small format in both operation footprint and spend, with limited storage space, e.g., small footprint restaurants, kiosks, street stalls, food trucks, etc.
• Preference for ready-to-use (RTU) solutions
• Limited access to water lines or other operational constraints, e.g., airport restaurants, arenas, and counter-service.
• Spaces with mop stations in basements or other inconvenient locations
• Establishments that could benefit from specialized RTU applications, e.g., coffee/espresso machine cleaning.
• Foodservice operations with specialty menu, e.g., cookies, cupcakes, juice bars, coffee, tea, etc.
• QSRs: Small format segments in fast-paced environments with counter-service operations that require consistent cleanliness amidst high customer volume and employee turnover, e.g., takeout, C-stores, sandwich shops, bakeries, dessert bars, smoothie shops, Asian fast food.

Our groundbreaking innovation is now being introduced to food retail customers in various regions:

U.S. and Canada:

• Major supermarket chains
• Wholesale clubs
• Distribution centers
• Small-format and independent grocers

Europe:

• Small-format supermarkets
• Proximity stores
• Sushi chains

Greater China:

• Wholesale clubs
• Hypermarkets
• Premier neighborhood stores

Latin America

• Small formats of large supermarket chains
• C-stores

From small footprint restaurants, kiosks, street stalls, food trucks, and coffee shops to C-stores and small-format supermarkets, customers face high employee turnover. The simplicity of the ReadyDose program makes it easy to train new staff, reduces misuse of cleaning products, and delivers a consistent, clear, and uncomplicated routine.

Designed for everyday cleaning—from the back of the kitchen to the front of the house, ReadyDose helps your restaurant thrive:

• Easy to Use: The intuitive process requires just filling, dropping, dissolving, and using—allowing for one-pass cleaning with no hard scrubbing involved. It’s user-friendly, color coded, controlled dosing, and doesn't require personal protective equipment (PPE) when handled properly according to product use instructions.
• Easy to Store/Space Efficient: ReadyDose products take up to 84% less space³ compared to the bulky dispensers of traditional solutions. One case is the equivalent of 30 bottles of standard ready-to-use solutions.⁴
• Easy to Move: The compact design of ReadyDose makes it easy to move around the restaurant, and the product is significantly lighter, resulting in 1,534 fewer pounds lifted—which enhances worker safety.⁵
• Easier on the Environment: The tablet’s solid chemistry is formulated to save water, energy, and packaging, resulting in 98.8% reduction in plastic waste⁶ compared to liquid programs.

Customers have already been taking advantage of ReadyDose.

They recognize the performance, professional grade cleaning power, delivering a consistent clean, meeting all routine cleaning needs, and simplicity of the program as anyone can use it. No measuring, no guesswork, no mess. Just drop it in and go!

Operators appreciate the multi-functionality of the tablets; they value that one tablet can handle multiple cleaning tasks, giving them an opportunity to consolidate products and simplify procedures.

We’re proud to make life easier for those who work tirelessly to keep dining and shopping experiences safe and enjoyable. Whether you’re a food truck, a small café, or a bustling QSR, ReadyDose is ready to revolutionize your cleaning routine.

Visit Ecolab ReadyDose™ Cleaning Tablet Program to learn more.