Category: Blog

How do you make great food even better? Get it delivered. Amazon has spoiled us rotten with 2-day free shipping, and now restaurants are upping their delivery game. CEO Noah Glass of Olo, a web-based ordering platform for multi-unit platforms, has predicted that within the next few years 25% of restaurant sales will come from...

It happens to the best. One mistake spirals into a public relations disaster and before you know it, there’s a fire on your hands — one that a fire extinguisher can’t put out. What do you do? Restaurant owners have so much to worry about, learning PR basics can easily fall to the end of...

Whether the business is being closed down or needs extra cash, restaurant owners should consider all of their options before deciding on how to liquidate restaurant equipment.

Auctions have a rich and interesting history that many today don’t know about. Auctions have been around since 500 B.C. in Greece when women were auctioned off by their families as brides, according to an article by Telegraph. After the Greeks came the Romans who regularly auctioned off slaves, assets of debtors, and spoil acquired...

So you’ve decided to blend your passion for events and food by starting a catering business — the perfect career for those who love fast-paced, dynamic, and exciting work environments. Starting a catering company involves getting many pieces in place: obtaining insurance and licenses, finding a suitable kitchen space, creating a menu, finding clients, hiring...

According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), “Restaurants use about 2.5 times more energy per square foot than other commercial buildings.” With 35% of energy consumption coming from food preparation, it’s important to make sure all equipment is running efficiently. A minor leak or equipment running at full capacity during idle times can...

Even the smallest bakery can face its challenges, but Orange County is a great market with a ton of business potential. When opening a bakery, there are certain pieces of kitchen equipment that you will need. Some will be absolutely essential, and there may also be some specialty items that could be useful to you...

Having a professional espresso machine comes handy when you serve a variety of coffee drinks in your café, restaurant, bar or coffee shop. Making hundreds of cups of coffee every day can take a toll on the equipment being used, but a good commercial espresso machine should last over a decade if it is properly...

Food steamers are very popular in today’s commercial kitchens and restaurants. A commercial-grade food steamer will truly be a workhorse because they are quick, efficient and generally very easy to use. They are great for cooking rice, vegetables – even shellfish! – and can serve as a much more convenient alternative to big stock pots...

Cleanliness and sanitization are key to the success of any restaurant or commercial kitchen. A cleaner space will keep your employees safer and your patrons healthier. It’s also the best way to avoid potential problems with health inspectors.