Buying Guides & Advice


Conveyor Oven vs Deck Oven: Which Do You Need? Icon
Conveyor Oven vs Deck Oven: Which Do You Need?

In this conveyor oven vs deck oven comparison, KaTom discusses the advantages of deck and conveyor ovens, and which is better suited for your establishment.

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ENERGY STAR Rebates for Restaurant Equipment

Want to upgrade to ENERGY STAR restaurant equipment? KaTom explains how your foodservice business can benefit from ENERGY STAR rebates and incentives.

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Sidewalk Advertising with Outdoor Menu Boards

Catch the eyes of potential customers or feature your daily specials with a colorful outdoor menu board display, perfect for exterior walls and sidewalks.

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Busting Food Waste Disposer Myths

Food waste disposers are, contrary to popular myths, an economical and environmentally friendly way of disposing of food waste.

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How Restaurant Furniture Can Impact Sales

Learn about restaurant furnishing options and how your choices can affect your sales, prices, and turnover rates.

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Organize Your Counters with Dispense-Rite Products

Dispense-Rite organizational products, available for purchase at KaTom, can help keep your counters neat and make restocking simple.

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Microwave Ovens FAQ

Are microwaves dangerous? KaTom tackles several myths and common questions about these handy kitchen tools, ranging from safety to nutritional value.

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Which Type of Food Scale Do You Need?

An accurate food scale can save you time and money. Learn more about available food scale types to learn which types may benefit your foodservice operation.

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Save Green with Energy Efficient Cooking Equipment

ENERGY STAR cooking equipment enables you to save money on utilities year after year. Read more to see how much you could save in your commercial kitchen.

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Going Green: A Beginner's Guide

Restaurant operators can save a great deal of money on their utility bills by making a few simple changes to their everyday procedures.

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7 Tips for Purchasing Restaurant Equipment

Get 7 simple tips to buying the right restaurant equipment for your foodservice operation, from how to receive shipments to what that blue dot means.