Why choosing the right serving line is good business
While aesthetics and functionality are always top of mind when considering a new serving line solution, it’s important that operators also consider the business angle of this decision. In this article, we’ll look at modular serving lines and custom serving lines through the lens of how each option could affect an operator’s bottom line now…
Read MoreWhy Should You Choose One Parts Supplier?
Commercial food equipment requires the right OEM parts, accessories and more to keep them running in peak condition. While searching for the best prices for each component seems like the right move, it actually can create a larger headache for you and your staff. Thankfully, Parts Town offers you a one-stop shop by making the…
Read MoreInvesting in Water Filtration is Smart for Business
Here’s a fresh take—water filtration isn’t just about the food and beverages coming out of your commercial kitchen. (Don’t get us wrong. That matters.) But water filtration also impacts equipment longevity, which pours into the customer experience, making it a big deal for a café, bar, or restaurant’s bottom line. Before we get into how,…
Read MoreWhy Your Commercial Kitchen Needs a Pressure Fryer and Heated Holding Cabinet
If you’re serving a chicken-heavy menu featuring items like bone-in wings or juicy tenders, you’ll love having a pressure fryer and a heated holding cabinet in your kitchen. (And if you’re not serving chicken, we’ve got four reasons you should be!) Combining a fryer and a full-size holding cabinet allows operators to implement batch cooking.…
Read More3 Ways Commercial Fryers Help Restaurants Maintain Food Quality
While restaurant operators often struggle with maintaining food quality and consistency, a lot of it comes down to fryer oil! In the restaurant industry, we call a 35 lb. container of bulk cooking oil a “jug-in- box” or “JIB” for short. Like everything else restaurants are paying more for these days, JIBs have increased in…
Read MoreLooking For Ways to Save? Start With Your Pre-Rinse Unit
A pre-rinse unit isn’t the flashiest piece of equipment in your kitchen. And as long as it’s working (meaning spraying and not leaking), you probably don’t give it a second thought. But since you’re likely searching for ways to save in your kitchen, you probably need to take another look at your pre-rinse unit. Here’s…
Read More6 Steps Toward Attracting and Retaining Kitchen Employees
As labor woes continue, chefs share some of their strategies for keeping up staffing levels.
Read MoreFried Chicken Restaurant Equipment: A Guide For Commercial Kitchens
It’s no secret that there are plenty of advantages to serving fried chicken. Chicken is the world’s most popular protein, it can be fried in batches and held for hours, and it’s an incredibly profitable menu item. According to a recent Technomic report, chicken menu category sales have increased at an average rate of 12% since…
Read MoreHow the Proper Kitchen Timer Can Help Save Money
The past couple years have been rough for operators. Despite surviving the pandemic, there still remains significant challenges such as labor shortages, rising costs, and supply chain issues. Needless to say, cutting costs has never been more important. The big question is, how to do so without affecting quality and customer satisfaction? Believe it or…
Read MoreAre You Rinsing Your Produce the Right Way?
About 48 million people in the U.S. (one in six) get sick each year from foodborne diseases, according to recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This is a significant public health burden that is largely preventable, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is on a mission to decrease…
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