Buying Guides & Advice

Discover different types of water dispensers, from countertop to freestanding, and find the best fit for your business with top brands at KaTom.

Wondering if you can buy a fountain drink machine? Discover the different types of soda fountains & key considerations for choosing the best one for your needs.

Pizza Hut ovens roll out an ideal mix of speed, food quality, and efficiency. Learn about the technology behind these conveyor pizza ovens.

Panera Bread's ovens bring millions of fresh baked goods to customers each year. Learn the secret behind Panera's ovens and how they can help your business.

Discover why commercial ranges are ideal for restaurants but unsuitable for home kitchens due to their features, ventilation needs, and space requirements.

How does McDonald's prepare its food so quickly? Learn about the technology behind their convection, combi, and bun toasting ovens at KaTom.

Discover the perfect commercial oven size for your kitchen. Learn about full, half, and quarter-size ovens to suit your foodservice business needs.

Discover the differences between convection & combi ovens, their benefits, and which one’s right for you. Find the best oven for your kitchen at KaTom today.

Baking perfect cakes requires the right oven. Compare convection, deck, and rack ovens to find the best fit for your bakery. Get expert tips & advice from KaTom.

Ever wondered how Subway gets their sandwiches hot and toasty? Find out how Subway ovens use high-speed heating technology to toast subs.

Every restaurant needs equipment. Use this guide to help you think though what equipment you'll need for your operation.

Discover the benefits of combi ovens for your commercial kitchen. Learn about types, energy savings, maintenance, and how to choose the best model for your needs.

Opening a coffee shop can be a rewarding venture. This guide will help you get started with a solid plan and necessary products.

Learn how to choose your restaurant booths using this guide. Explore the various booth dimensions and types of booths that best suit your restaurant.

Discover the most reliable commercial refrigerator brands, including True, Hoshizaki, and Turbo Air, for energy-efficient, durable, and high-performance.

Continental Refrigerator has earned a reputation for innovation and excellence through their commitment to high-quality product standards.

Discover how to recreate hospital ice chips at home with nugget ice makers. Enjoy soft, chewable ice for comfort and hydration anytime.

What Fridge Size Do You Need for Your Business? Explore the different refrigerator sizes so you can choose the best commercial fridge dimensions for your needs.

Adande’s innovative refrigeration bases bring food storage right to your workstation. Find out which model will work best for your industrial kitchen.

Always wondered why Chick-fil-A has the best ice? Learn about the type of ice Chick-fil-A makes, and how they use Follet ice makers to do it.

Let KaTom help you choose the perfect commercial refrigerator from the full line of great True Refrigeration products.

True – a well-known refrigeration manufacturer – has branched out into the world of ice machines. Learn more from KaTom about the available True ice models.

One of the biggest names in the industry, Vollrath offers an extensive array of cookware in styles and materials suiting any operation. Learn more at KaTom.

Many types of cooking oil are available, each with its own benefits and applications, but which is the best for frying? Read further at KaTom to learn more.