Buying Guides & Advice


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Keep Food Safe & Warm with Chafers

Find the perfect chafing dishes for your foodservice operation, whether you need disposable pans or high-end chafers for formal occasions.

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How to Start a Catering Business

From whether or not to franchise down to equipment choices, this article will help guide your decisions when thinking about starting a catering business.

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Commercial Dishwashers: Renting vs. Buying

Renting a commercial dishwasher may seem cost effective upfront, but hidden expenses add up fast. Discover why buying delivers greater savings and value long term.

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Choosing a Cigarette Receptacle

Keep cigarette waste around your facility to a minimum with the right cigarette receptacles. Learn about your options here.

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How to Choose the Right Mop Head and Handle

Learn how to choose between cotton, rayon, synthetic, microfiber, and blended mop heads to pick the best tool for the job.

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A Guide to Commercial Trash Containers

Commercial trash cans are essential for any business to stay neat and sanitary. Learn more about the types of available commercial trash containers.

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Protect Your Customers & Your Company with Caution Signs

Caution signs help keep your customers and employees safe, avoiding potential lawsuits. KaTom offers caution signs to meet your needs.

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Make Cleaning Easy with Microfiber

Microfiber cleaning clothes can revolutionize how you clean nearly everything, from soaking up countertop spills to mopping the floor.

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Three Steps to More Sustainable Janitorial Practices

You janitorial staff's cleaning routines use up a lot of resources. Follow these tips to help make those routines more environmentally-friendly.

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Stock Up on Smallwares

Use this kitchen supplies guide to help you find the right smallwares to keep your commercial kitchen running smoothly and safely.

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Find the Best Lodge Cookware for Your Kitchen

Lodge cast iron has been leading the industry for more than a century, and now offers everything from enamel cast iron to camping gear.

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Selecting Tabletop Restaurant Supplies

Create the perfect presentation, no matter what type of restaurant you have, with help from this guide on tabletop restaurant supplies.

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Flatware Buyers' Guide

Here you'll find a practical guide to help you make the best choice in flatware to bring your motif to life.

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Equip Your Bar for Success

Wondering what bar equipment you need? From ice bins to glassware, refrigeration, and cocktail tools, discover essentials from KaTom to keep drinks flowing.

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An Overview of Pizza Equipment

Turn your dream of opening a pizzeria into a reality with the right pizza equipment. Learn how to choose the right oven, pans, and refrigeration equipment.

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Essential Janitorial Supplies for Sanitation & Safety

Maintaining a clean and inviting restaurant takes hard work and the right tools. Stock up on all your essential janitorial supplies here.

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Mop Bucket & Utility Pails Buyers' Guide

Learn more about the best commercial mop buckets to help keep your building clean and sanitary for guests and employees with KaTom's help.

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Finding the Right Commercial Hand Dryers

This guide will help you determine which commercial hand dryers your restaurant, venue, or business needs.

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Keep Up With Demand With a High-volume Coffee System

If your foodservice business sells a lot of coffee, you may wish to consider purchasing a high-volume coffee system to help you keep up with demand.

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Hot Dog Equipment Buyers' Guide

Hot dog equipment can be a profitable addition to convenience stores, concession stands, and kiosks. Choose the right equipment with KaTom's guide.

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Which Hot Dog Roller Grill Do You Need?

Find the best hot dog roller grill for your foodservice operation by comparing different sizes, capacities, materials, and options.

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Hot Dog Steamers: Big Sales in a Compact Footprint

Hot dog steamers pack a lot of sales potential into a small space. Read more to find the right hot dog steamer for your foodservice operation.

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Keep Costs in Check with Portion Control Scales

Use commercial portion control scales in your restaurant kitchen to help ensure consistency and keep food waste at a minimum.

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Countertop Planetary Mixers Buyers' Guide

From whipping egg whites to kneading batches of bread dough, no kitchen is complete without a planetary mixer. Learn about them with KaTom.