How To Cut Utility Costs
Total utility costs have gone up, along with food and labor costs, for many foodservice operators. Overall, operators spent much more to run their restaurants in 2022 than they did in 2019, according to the National Restaurant Association’s State of the Restaurant Industry 2023 report. To reduce utility costs and improve the bottom line, Jeff…
Read MoreHow Henny Penny’s New F5 Fryer Ensures Food Quality and Consistency
The restaurant industry has had its fair share of challenges in recent years. The pandemic took aim at struggles that owners and operators were already facing: labor shortages and the rising cost of food and oil. Many now need a way to make up for these losses, and prioritizing food quality and consistency is a…
Read More10 Things to Consider When Purchasing a Walk-In Cold Storage Unit
There are many factors to ponder when choosing a walk-in refrigeration or freezer unit. With any significant business investment, including cold storage, the purchase price is just one piece of the economic puzzle. Here are the top 10 considerations that we encourage customers to think about when weighing their cold storage walk-in options to ensure…
Read MoreWalk In Panels: It’s What’s Inside That Counts
When it comes to walk-in coolers and freezers, probably no factor makes a bigger difference in performance than the panel insulation. There are different types of insulation and they vary in efficiency. What’s inside the panels determines overall cost of ownership, so it makes sense to go with a manufacturer using the most efficient insulation…
Read MoreChefs Talk: What’s on the Menu?
Chefs explore food and menu trends, supporting equipment and food cost challenges.
Read MoreWhy Midea is Your Great Business Partner in Commercial Food Service Equipment
When choosing commercial ovens for your business, the products have to be of the best quality to survive in the Commercial Food Service environment. In this article, we will look at the overall strength of Midea Group, including its business scale, manufacturing power, R&D investment, etc. You the reader will be introduced to our broad…
Read MoreKitchen refrigeration solutions: Walk-in cooler vs reach-in refrigerators.
When it comes to running a successful foodservice business, choosing the right refrigeration equipment solution is crucial. Not only does it affect the quality of your food products, but it also has a significant impact on your finances. Two popular options for storing perishable goods are the walk-in cooler and the reach-in refrigerator. But which…
Read MoreHow Henny Penny Helps Commercial Kitchens Save Energy
Energy efficiency is all about looking for a way to use less energy to do the same amount of work. It’s not just about how much gas or electricity it takes to run an appliance. It’s about how that machine operates, what features it offers, and the way it is used. Consider kitchen equipment from…
Read More5 Kitchen Plumbing Specifications You Shouldn’t Overlook
When it comes to specifying core components of a kitchen, like the plumbing, it’s easy to quickly look to the tried-and-true specs that have served you and your clients for years. And while the old reliable is reliable for a reason, it may not capture some more modern options that might serve your clients better.…
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About Commercial Pressure Fryers
What You Need to Know About Commercial Pressure Fryers If you know anything about cooking deep fried chicken in a commercial kitchen, you probably know the difference between open frying and pressure frying. Open frying for crispy, crunchy breaded texture and slightly dryer inside; pressure frying for softer Southern-fried texture and a tender, juicy inside. You…
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