Writing a spec that meets a foodservice operator's needs in terms of form, function and finance requires a collaborative effort from start to finish. And holding spec remains in the best interests of all parties involved, including design consultants, dealers and reps. Here we explore some best practices for writing and holding foodservice equipment specifications.
The increased temperatures and bump in summer business can cause trouble with refrigeration equipment but it doesn't have to.
Millennials visit restaurants more than other generations so understanding what resonates with them can be the first step to building a foodservice operation that becomes a destination for this age group.
No commercial kitchen can survive without refrigeration. It allows operators to safely store thousands of dollars' worth of product and prep food in anticipation of high volume periods.
Beverage dispensers come in a variety of categories and can handle such liquids as soft drinks, juice, milk and even coffee. Here is an overview of this foodservice equipment segment.
If Arizona is the birthplace of the breakfast/lunch restaurant concept, the 21-year-old U.S. Egg Restaurant is one of this segment's pioneers.
Beverage dispensers are a capital piece of equipment that offer a service life of between seven and 10 years on average.
When Phil Burke and his wife Debbie opened the first Scrambler Marie's Breakfast Bistro 22 years ago in Toledo, Ohio, the plan was to create a family restaurant with limited hours so the owners and staff would not have to sacrifice family time.
Beverage dispensers serve double duty, providing various types of drinks, dispensing ice and serving as a merchandising tool.
It's important to follow cleaning procedures on a regular basis or the quality and taste of beverages may be compromised.
By leveraging his creativity and partnering with an area rep firm, Ohio restaurateur Steve Schimoler has turned a 1920s-era bank into a dynamic foodservice operation that includes a burgeoning restaurant, test kitchen and more.
Beverage dispensers do not have high energy quotients, yet there has been an increased focus on developing units with lower energy consumption.
The increasing popularity of breakfast paired with the efficiencies of a single-shift operation have these limited-service restaurants, which specialize in breakfast and lunch, rising and shining.
Technological advancements have improved the energy efficiency of these units.
When it comes to high-tech cooking techniques, what's old is new again for the foodservice industry.