Restaurant Industry
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June 22, 2022
As commercial kitchen equipment options expand, so does the development of new technology. In partnership with Ohio foodservice dealer SESCO, our team organized a Live Cooking Event earlier this month on-site at our CPS Columbus test kitchen, featuring a popular product manufactured by German company, Rational.
SESCO representative Mike Rykaceski successfully demonstrated the capabilities of the iCombi Pro, a multi-purpose oven that optimizes efficiency and productivity in commercial kitchens. . .
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July 15, 2021
If you were to ask any restaurant owner in July of 2020 whether or not it was a good idea to open a new restaurant, they probably would have given you a crazy look. Covid-19 decimated the food service industry, and the National Restaurant Association estimates that more than 110,000 eating and drinking establishments in the United States closed in 2020, with nearly 2.5 million jobs erased from pre-pandemic levels.
However, with vaccines. . .
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August 09, 2018
Alto Shaam has long lead the pack with their innovative ovens since 1950. From ovens that cook overnight to heated display cases, Alto-Shaam is always coming up with new ideas that keep the restaurant industry moving forward. This year at the National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago, Alto-Shaam continued to live up to their name with their newly debuted Alto-Shaam Vector™ F Series Multi-Cook Oven.
The idea of a multi-cook oven is not completely new. Last year, Alto Shaam introduced. . .
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June 14, 2018
You might have noticed that something is missing from some of your favorite restaurants: plastic straws. Many restaurants have decided to cut back on or completely eliminate their use of plastic straws in an effort to be more environmentally friendly. At some restaurants, plastic straws are only provided upon request while at other restaurants plastic straws have been replaced by biodegradable paper ones. A few restaurants have gotten rid of straws entirely.
Straws may seem like a strange. . .
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June 14, 2018
As summer swings into full gear, you’re likely to see many food trucks. Whether they’re parked at a local fair or festival, or simply an open parking lot, these food trucks can attract many customers. Some even have a dedicated following that keeps tabs on their location through social media. If seeing lines of customers outside your local food trucks has you dreaming of opening your own, check out our tips for designing your food truck below. Due to the limited space available in a food truck, it. . .
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May 22, 2018
When running a restaurant, your top priority is your customers’ safety. One serious risk to your customers is the improper preparation of meals for customers with allergies. Careless cross-contamination could mean that one of your customers will stop breathing. With these serious potential consequences in mind, it is vital that you take steps to deal with allergens properly. We’ve outlined some of our key tips below.
- Train Your Staff
Do not assume your staff knows how to prevent. . .
- Train Your Staff
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May 14, 2018
While most businesses slow down in the summer, restaurants experience some of their biggest rushes during this time. For many restaurants, the summer is their best opportunity to make a profit and to attract new customers. It’s important to take advantage of this opportunity. Below, we’ve outlined some steps you can take to help your restaurant to really stand out from the crowd this summer.
- Embrace Events
During the summer, people are more likely to be looking for something special. . .
- Embrace Events
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April 02, 2018
Spring weather has finally arrived which means it’s time to begin that restaurant renovation you fantasized about this winter. Renovating your restaurant can be extremely exciting and can result in happier customers and, consequently, a more successful business. The process of renovating your restaurant, however, can be stressful. In addition to the expense and chaos that a restaurant renovation can cause, it may irritate your customers. After all, a romantic dinner by candlelight doesn’t pair well. . .
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February 18, 2018
When you’re designing or redesigning your commercial kitchen, we recommend making a smooth workflow your top priority. The workflow of your commercial kitchen is essentially the path a meal must take from the moment it is ordered to the moment it is delivered to the table. By making this workflow as smooth as possible, you can increase your kitchen’s efficiency, make life easier for your employees, and better serve your customers. When you design your kitchen with workflow in mind, you’ll benefit. . .
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May 02, 2017
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