Buying Guides & Advice


Choosing a Combi Oven Size Icon
Choosing a Combi Oven Size

Learn how to choose the right combi oven size by evaluating production volume, menu, peak demand, utilities, and plans for operational growth.

Must-Have Commercial Bakery Equipment for Growing Operations Icon
Must-Have Commercial Bakery Equipment for Growing Operations

Discover essential commercial bakery equipment for micro bakeries, retail bakeries, and wholesale operations. Find supplies to support bakery growth at KaTom.

Commercial Dishwashers vs. 3-Compartment Sinks Icon
Commercial Dishwashers vs. 3-Compartment Sinks

Learn about the features of commercial dishwashers and 3-compartment sinks, including throughput, labor, water usage, and sanitation reliability.

What Mixer Does Auntie Anne's Use? Icon
What Mixer Does Auntie Anne's Use?

Auntie Anne's uses 20-quart Hobart Legacy+ mixers to produce consistent dough for freshly baked pretzels at each location. Shop Hobart mixers at KaTom.

Types of Coffee Brewers: Button Controls vs. Touchscreen Icon
Types of Coffee Brewers: Button Controls vs. Touchscreen

Compare button-controlled and touchscreen commercial coffee brewers by usability, recipe control, staff training, and best-fit for foodservice operations.

What Oven Does Cinnabon Use? Icon
What Oven Does Cinnabon Use?

Cinnabon bakes its signature cinnamon rolls using Lang convection ovens. Learn about the benefits of convection cooking for commercial foodservice operations.

What Steam Table Does Moe's Use? Icon
What Steam Table Does Moe's Use?

Moe's Southwest Grill uses Advance Tabco commercial steam tables to hold and organize hot ingredients for fast assembly of burritos, bowls, tacos, and nachos.

What Steam Table Does Qdoba Use? Icon
What Steam Table Does Qdoba Use?

Qdoba uses Vollrath ServeWell hot food tables to hold ingredients for fast service. Learn how these steam tables work and why operators choose them.

What Blender Does Planet Smoothie Use to Make Smoothies? Icon
What Blender Does Planet Smoothie Use to Make Smoothies?

Planet Smoothie uses Blendtec commercial blenders to support high-volume drink production and efficient service. Shop Blendtec blenders at KaTom.

What Rice Cookers Does Chipotle Use to Prepare Rice? Icon
What Rice Cookers Does Chipotle Use to Prepare Rice?

Chipotle uses commercial rice cookers from brands like Town and Wood Stone. Learn more about comparable units, and shop rice cookers, at KaTom.

What Coffee Brewer Does Wawa Use? Icon
What Coffee Brewer Does Wawa Use?

Learn which satellite coffee system Wawa uses and how it can deliver high-volume brewing, holding capacity, and consistent service for your operation.

What Blender Does Jamba Use? Icon
What Blender Does Jamba Use?

Learn about the benefits of Blendtec blenders trusted by Jamba, including speed, high-volume blending, recipe customization, and the WildSide+® jar.

What Prep Table Does Chipotle Use? Icon
What Prep Table Does Chipotle Use?

Learn what prep table Chipotle uses and how True TSSU series prep tables support quick ingredient access, cold holding, and made-to-order service.

What Blender Does Tropical Smoothie Cafe Use? Icon
What Blender Does Tropical Smoothie Cafe Use?

Tropical Smoothie Cafe uses Vitamix The Quiet One blenders to craft drinks. Learn how Vitamix blenders available at KaTom can benefit fast-paced kitchens.

What Blender Does Robeks Use? Icon
What Blender Does Robeks Use?

Robeks uses Blendtec Commercial blenders to create smoothies. Learn how these blenders can support fresh drink programs. Shop Blendtec at KaTom.

Cold Brew vs. Nitro Cold Brew Equipment Icon
Cold Brew vs. Nitro Cold Brew Equipment

Compare cold brew and nitro cold brew equipment by system components, installation requirements, dispensing, and the operations each setup suits best.

What Grill Does In-N-Out Burger Use? Icon
What Grill Does In-N-Out Burger Use?

Explore the benefits of the flat-top griddles used by In-N-Out Burger, including rapid cooking, even heat distribution, and consistent performance.

What Coffee Machine Does McDonald's Use? Icon
What Coffee Machine Does McDonald's Use?

McDonald's uses Curtis coffee makers for their reliable performance and consistency. Discover how Curtis equipment can benefit operations of all sizes.

What Fryers Does Buffalo Wild Wings Use? Icon
What Fryers Does Buffalo Wild Wings Use?

Buffalo Wild Wings uses Frymaster and Pitco fryers to cook its wings. Learn more about these commercial fryers and how they benefit high-volume operations.

What Coffee Machine Does 7-Eleven Use? Icon
What Coffee Machine Does 7-Eleven Use?

7-Eleven uses BUNN coffee makers because of their fast brew times and durable stainless steel internal tanks. Discover BUNN products for your operation.

What Fryer Does Zaxby's Use? Icon
What Fryer Does Zaxby's Use?

Zaxby's uses Pitco Solstice Supreme gas fryers for chicken and french fries. Learn how these units support high-volume frying and oil filtration.

What Fryers Does Wingstop Use to Fry Chicken Wings? Icon
What Fryers Does Wingstop Use to Fry Chicken Wings?

Wingstop uses Pitco fryers to create crisp, flavorful chicken wings. Learn about the user-friendly features and versatile capabilities of these fryers.

What Grills Does Wendy's Use to Cook Burgers? Icon
What Grills Does Wendy's Use to Cook Burgers?

Wendy's uses Garland clamshell griddles to consistently cook burgers and reduce labor costs. Find top-selling models at KaTom to outfit your operation.

What Ice Machine Does Sonic Use? Icon
What Ice Machine Does Sonic Use?

Sonic uses Scotsman Prodigy Plus nugget ice machines to create chewable ice for drinks. Learn how these ice machines support consistent ice production.