Pizza pans are a great investment, especially when you know they’ll last you years to come; that is, if you know how to take care of them. Overtime, they start to get grease build-up (that thick brown layer) and become sticky or tacky to the touch. This is actually a …
Read More »New Payment Technology: What You Need To Know
Recent data, compiled by Statista, estimates there were more than 153,000 quick service restaurant franchise establishments actively operating in the United States in 2013. In an era of such steep competition, serving great food isn’t enough to attract or retain customers. To build customer loyalty and consistent purchase patterns, food …
Read More »Cleaning Behind Heavy-Duty Restaurant Equipment
I’ve watched too many TV shows on restaurants that fail to clean under their heavy duty equipment, that it seemed fitting to write a post on exactly how easy it is to clean in a place that may seem hard to reach. Not only is it absolutely disgusting to ignore …
Read More »6 Tips on Boosting Your Restaurants Most Profitable Items on the Menu
Profit margins are notoriously slim in the restaurant world, but boosting the volume of drinks and desserts you sell can be one of the simplest ways to generate more profit from every customer served. Here are six simple ways to sell more of the items that stand to put the …
Read More »Who Uses Soap On Cast Iron?
In the residential kitchen, we’re all quite aware of the 3 forbidden rules when it comes to cast iron: Never, ever use soap! Never, ever soak it in water! Never, ever let water rest on it after being cleaned! Depending on who you talk to, and how big their love …
Read More »The Cost of Cash Only
Sticking to a “cash only” system may seem like the simplest way to run your business and ensure consistent cash flow, but when you don’t offer customers the opportunity to use other forms of payment, including credit and debit cards, you miss significant opportunities to build your business. Here’s a …
Read More »Kitchen Tricks: How to Cut Iceberg Lettuce [Video]
Iceberg lettuce is a salad staple and whether you’re prepping large salads for a buffet or just trying to get the kids to start eating vegetables, there’s a good chance you’ll find yourself cutting a lot of it. Use this trick to save yourself some time in the process! Before …
Read More »What’s in the Water?
We are lucky here in the United States: our drinking water is some of the cleanest and safest in the world. However, water quality isn’t something that should be graded on a curve. Despite having better tap water than most, our water supply isn’t perfect. Far from it. According to …
Read More »Spotlight: Tundra Restaurant Design Services
Did you know Tundra provides a full menu of restaurant design and renovation services? It’s true! Led by seasoned designers Jeff B. Katz and Bob E. McLaren, our team has over 70 years of combined experience and a gorgeous and diverse portfolio to show for it. (As a matter of fact, …
Read More »Fryer Safety Checklist
Fortunately, most modern fryers are simple and easy to use. But whenever you add 400°F oil to the mix, extreme caution is essential. What follows is a list of things to consider (please see our disclaimer at the end) if your commercial kitchen prepares deep-fried food. Non-Slip Footwear When it …
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