Buying Guides & Advice


Restaurant Equipment Checklist: Choosing Commercial Kitchen Equipment Details Icon
Restaurant Equipment Checklist: Choosing Commercial Kitchen Equipment Details

A simple checklist for when you need to purchase restaurant equipment, to ensure you’re prepared to get the right commercial equipment on a budget. Don't buy kitchen equipment without this checklist. Learn the essential details, from utility requirements to sizing, to choose the right commercial equipment for your business.

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Knowing When to Replace Commercial Kitchen Equipment

Learn the warning signs of failing commercial kitchen equipment so you can avoid an essential piece dying in the middle of a busy dinner service.

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Ways to Save on Restaurant Equipment Purchases

Ways to save when purchasing high-quality restaurant equipment and kitchen supplies – 5 incentives for buying efficient cookware and restaurant equipment.

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Catering Equipment to Help Increase Profits

With a few pieces of restaurant equipment, like a chocolate fountain, any caterer can enhance the profit potential of his or her catering business.

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Luxor Furniture Lifetime Warranty Offers Peace of Mind

Luxor Furniture offers a lifetime warranty on nearly every piece of furniture it sells, giving peace of mind and security to customers.

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Understanding Your Master-Bilt Warranty

Master-Bilt offers a one-, two-, or three-year warranty for its equipment, plus extra years of coverage on the compressor.

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Delfield Warranties Prevent Surprise Repair Costs

Delfield backs their products with a standard warranty, which can be added to with an extended warranty purchased from Manitowoc, Delfield's parent company,

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Save on Service Costs with a Turbo Air Warranty

Prevent costly repair costs by purchasing reliable Turbo Air commercial refrigeration, backed by an extended warranty.

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Bev-Air Sets 3-year Warranty Standard on Refrigeration

Beverage-Air commercial refrigerators now bring extended parts and labor warranty coverage standard. The 3-year warranty applies to most Bev-Air models.

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True Refrigeration Adds 3-year Warranty for Commercial Refrigerators

True, the most trusted name in commercial refrigeration, offers extra protection through a standard 3-year warranty.

A Guide to Hobart Mixers: From Countertop to Floor Models Icon
A Guide to Hobart Mixers: From Countertop to Floor Models

The revolutionary Hobart mixer is trusted worldwide. Whether you need a Hobart stand mixer or a giant dough mixer, we have the right Hobart mixer for you.

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The Value of a Star-Max Warranty

Star Manufacturing's two-year warranty adds to the value customers get when purchasing equipment from the Star-Max line.

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KitchenAid Attachments Make Your Stand Mixer Even More Useful

A buying guide for choosing the right accessories for your KitchenAid mixer, from meat grinders to pasta makers to citrus juicer KitchenAid attachments.

Which KitchenAid Stand Mixer is Right for my Kitchen? Icon
Which KitchenAid Stand Mixer is Right for my Kitchen?

Learn about KitchenAid Mixer differences at KaTom. Our KitchenAid mixer comparison covers Artisan, Classic, Professional, and Commercial models.

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Why You Should Cook with Lodge Cast Iron

Whether you're a home or professional chef, here's why you should consider adding Lodge cast iron cookware to your kitchen.

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Versatile Cooking with Steam

Cooking with a commercial food steamer can save time, cut fat, prevent product shrinkage, and provide a moister end product from your commercial kitchen.

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The Lodge Cast Iron Gift Guide

Lodge cast iron gifts are treasured among cast iron lovers, but which one should you choose? KaTom explains how to pick the perfect gift for any occasion.

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What is the Real Cost of Your Equipment?

Restaurant industry veteran Ronnie Chastain shares his knowledge about the difference between the cost and price of your restaurant equipment.

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5 Reasons to Use Melamine Dishes

Many foodservice operations have made the move to melamine dinnerware thanks to its durability and versatility. Is it right for your restaurant?

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What Do You Need for an Ice Cream Shop

Thinking of starting an ice cream parlor? Read our guide to creating a concept, making the best profit, and finding the right equipment.

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So You Want to Open a Chocolate Shop

Ready to start offering your custom chocolate creations to the world? Follow our guide for tips on how to start your shop and a list of equipment you need.

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How to Start Your Own Pizza Shop

Join KaTom as we examine the many steps and opportunities involved in opening a pizzeria. We'll explore equipment, style, model, and more.

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How to Start a Home Cake-decorating Business

Dreaming of getting into the cake decorating business with a little operation at home, but not sure where to start? Here's a handy guide to help.

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So You Want to Open a Smoothie Bar

Learn the ins and outs of how to start a smoothie business. Franchise, independent, brick-and-mortar, or smoothie truck, KaTom covers them all here.