Employee training and development is an important part of any independent restaurant — and knowing the proper use of food prep equipment can go far in improving efficiencies and quality. Plus, this equipment often offers a quick return on investment (ROI) by reducing labor costs.
Time is at a premium in most kitchens, so it’s important to have food prep equipment that helps you do more in less time. Depending on the application, Hobart Legacy+ mixers allow you to mix as much as 30% more ingredients in the same size bowl — all due to the exclusive PLUS System: a combination of three industry-leading technologies.
Customers seem to expect more and more from their local convenience store. Luckily Rutter's, a convenience store chain on the east coast, is ready to deliver.
Some of the latest beverage equipment is starting to embrace new concepts. We look at these trends and the potential impact they could have on service companies.
Daily usage in busy foodservice environments can be rough on your walk in cooler. Frequently subjected to abuse, walk ins may develop a variety of issues. For example, frequent door slamming results in damaged hinges, closers and handles. Also, heavy cart or forklift traffic leads to buckled floors and peeling metal. Not to mention refrigeration systems that wear out when not serviced properly.
You don’t need a lot of space to produce delicious food. If you’re currently offering minimal foodservice or selling prepackaged foods, you’re missing out on a profit opportunity. RATIONAL can show you how to set up a full-service, hot-and-cold kitchen in a space that’s about the size of a closet. It’s a great way to increase your food quality and variety, which leads to increased sales.
As some of the latest ice machines embrace technology and innovations, we explore a few key trends and what they mean for service companies in the future.
A Q&A with Brian Spangler, Co-owner and Founder of Apizza Scholls, Portland, Ore.
With prices consistently on the rise, utility rebate programs present an opportunity for businesses to save when purchasing qualifying commercial foodservice equipment.
You’ve heard of breweries and wineries, but chances are you’ve never been in a cidery. In Gettysburg, Pa., Jack’s Hard Cider produces popular hard ciders (and a few wines as well) on-site. Made from local Pennsylvania apples, these handcrafted ciders come in a variety of flavors with seasonal selections also offered.
These days, buying new refrigeration equipment vs. used can be difficult to justify. It’s tempting to cut operating costs anywhere possible and it’s true you can probably save a few bucks by purchasing used equipment. But keep in mind there are several potential snags.
Nick Pearl is the owner and franchisee of three Salvatore’s Old-Fashioned Pizzeria restaurants in upstate New York, and his restaurants serve more than just pizza. “We are famous for pizza, wings, calamari, chicken Caesar salad – we deliver everything but babies,” he laughs.
There is new equipment for pizza operations that are tired of throwing away ingredients – and tossing out potential profit because of it.
A Q&A with Travis Hartley, VP of Sales & Development, FWE
Mundial, a global leader in cutlery manufacturing, is revolutionizing the knife sharpening process with its new Mundial SmartKnives™ system that saves restaurants time, money and resources. Mundial CEO, Michael Ceitlin, provides some insight.
For authentic Southern cuisine, folks in Georgia know where to go — Curious Kitchen and Bar in Senoia and its sister restaurant, The Curious Pig in Peachtree City.
