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COOKING EQUIPMENT
3 Ways Restaurants Can Fight Inflation with A Commercial Fryer
Record high inflation, rising food, labor, and utility costs along with ongoing staffing shortages are leading many restaurant operators to wonder if a recession is looming. There’s no question about…
The Importance of Choosing Genuine OEM Parts in Commercial Fryers
When your fryer is on the fritz, you may be tempted to use less-expensive generic or OCM parts instead of genuine OEM parts. Although you might think they’re all the…
The Future Of Virtual Restaurants In A Post-Pandemic World
For restaurant operators, 2022 will be a pivotal year filled with promise, challenges, and change. As coronavirus cases continue to decline, medical experts believe the pandemic phase of COVID-19 is…
How to Choose a Cook and Hold Oven
Cook and hold ovens are known for their plug and play abilities; typically requiring only an electrical outlet, they’re easy to set up and use practically anywhere.
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REFRIGERATION & ICE MACHINES
The Finer Print of Walk-In Care
Follow these tips from certified service professionals to keep your walk-ins chillin’.
Pretty Clear: Your Guide to Choosing an Undercounter Ice Machine
The newest undercounter ice machines deliver large, pristine cubes while saving space, energy and labor.
5 Ways To Reduce Energy Use
Saving energy and water can help boost the bottom line and protect the environment. Investing in energy-efficient equipment marks one place to reduce energy consumption. Energy-efficient equipment also can help…
6 Ways You May Be Neglecting Your Ice Machine Maintenance
You probably don’t often think about the machine that makes your ice. But ice machines help food service operations accomplish many essential tasks, from making beverages refreshingly cold to holding…
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SERVING COUNTER EQUIPMENT
Good Sense: How to Specify Condiment Dispensers
The pandemic jump-started innovation for condiment dispensers, bringing touchless models to market.
FURNISHINGS & DECOR
DIY Fix: Adjust Food Shields
If your facility boasts convertible food shields, and needs to shift from self-service to full-service to increase safety as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, follow these general steps.
SMALLWARES & TABLETOP
Product Spotlight: Table Stakes
The array of tabletop options is ever-changing. Stay up to date on suppliers’ latest rollouts.
VENTILATION
Tips for Retrofitting Existing Commercial Kitchen Ventilation Systems
FAQs: Retrofitting Existing Commercial Kitchen Ventilation Systems The restaurant industry sees frequent innovation and adaptation making it a common occurrence…
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WAREWASHING & SCRAPPING
1 Product, 4 Ways: Food Waste Handling
We highlight the latest food waste disposers from Salvajor, InSinkErator, Hobart and Red Goat.
Powered Sinks Take Care of the Dirty Work
Powered sinks let employees focus on other tasks besides hand-scrubbing pots and pans.
A Step-by-Step Guide on How To Choose a Door-Type Dishmachine
Energy Star Version 3.0 pushes door-type dishmachines to the next level of efficiency.
How To Specify a Three-Compartment Sink
Study materials, construction and bowl sizes when specifying an off-the-shelf three-compartment sink.
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STORAGE & CARTS
1 Product, 4 Ways: Carts
Today’s carts for foodservice meet the needs of operators during the pandemic and beyond.
How to Find a Mobile Bar Cart That Fits Your Needs, Style and Budget
Mobile bar carts may help you meet the phased reopening requirements by moving your patrons outdoors or further apart.
My Equipment Wishlist: Hot-Cold Pickup Shelves
For a growing number of customers, the perfect restaurant experience is walking through the door, breezing past the line, finding a bag with their name on it and walking out—without ever speaking to a human.
WARMING & HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT
Sizing Up Visual Modular Holding Cabinets
Drive-thru ordering has surged during the pandemic as more consumers opt to dine off-premise and turn to the convenient and…
BEVERAGE EQUIPMENT
1 Product, 4 Ways: Direct-Draw Systems
FER compares direct-draw beer dispensers manufactured by Beverage-Air, Glastender, Perlick and Hoshizaki.
CUSTOMER-FACING TECHNOLOGY
5 Key Areas to Help Manage Your Online Ordering Boom
Many foodservice operations watched online ordering grow their revenue during the past few years. However, during the pandemic, online ordering…
WASTE MANAGEMENT & JANITORIAL
Understanding UV Light
For years, ultraviolet light has been integrated into foodservice equipment. Now its getting a second look as a tool for fighting COVID-19.
FOOD PREPARATION EQUIPMENT
Are 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).…
1 Product, 4 Ways: Sizing Up Floor Mixers
If you’re in the market for a floor mixer, you likely already know all about the high-capacity perks, but these machines surely aren’t one-size-fits-all.
Mixing it Up—What to Look for in a Countertop Mixer
The countertop mixer is the Swiss Army knife of the kitchen—small but mighty, with the power to perform various functions.
Selecting Pizza Pans? Here’s What You Need To Know
With so many varieties of pizza pans, here’s how to select the one that will provide the optimal bake.
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