Buying Guides & Advice


Water Dispensers: Types, Features, and Best Brands Icon
Water Dispensers: Types, Features, and Best Brands

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

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Can You Buy a Fountain Drink Machine?

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.

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The High-speed Technology Behind Pizza Hut Ovens

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

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Panera Ovens Bring Fresh, Fast Meals

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.

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The Truth About Commercial Ranges in Home Kitchens

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

McDonald's Ovens: The Technology Behind the Speed Icon
McDonald's Ovens: The Technology Behind the Speed

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

Commercial Oven Sizes: Choose the Right-Sized Oven Icon
Commercial Oven Sizes: Choose the Right-Sized Oven

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

Combi Ovens vs Convection: Which is Best for Your Kitchen? Icon
Combi Ovens vs Convection: Which is Best for Your Kitchen?

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.

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Best Commercial Ovens for Baking Cakes

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.

What Type of Oven Does Subway Use to Heat Their Sandwiches? Icon
What Type of Oven Does Subway Use to Heat Their Sandwiches?

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

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How to Find the Right Equipment for Your Restaurant

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

What is a Combi Oven? Choosing the Best Model for Your Kitchen Icon
What is a Combi Oven? Choosing the Best Model for Your Kitchen

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.

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So You Want to Start a Coffee Shop

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

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A Guide to Restaurant Booths

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

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Most Reliable Commercial Refrigerator Brands

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

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Experience the Excellence of Continental Refrigerator

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

How to Make Hospital Ice Chips: At-Home Nugget Ice Makers Icon
How to Make Hospital Ice Chips: At-Home Nugget Ice Makers

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

Commercial Refrigerator Sizes: Choose the Right Size Icon
Commercial Refrigerator Sizes: Choose the Right Size

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.

A Guide to Adande Refrigerated Bases Icon
A Guide to Adande Refrigerated Bases

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

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Discover the Magic of Chick-fil-A Ice Makers

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.

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True Refrigeration Buying Guide

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

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Introducing True Ice Machines

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.

A Guide to Vollrath Cookware Icon
A Guide to Vollrath Cookware

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.

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The Best Oils for Frying

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.