Buying Guides & Advice


Choosing a Commercial Panini Press Icon
Choosing a Commercial Panini Press

With KaTom's guide to commercial panini grills, you'll be able to choose the best panini press for your menu and customer demand.

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Maintain Safe Food Temperatures with a Heated Shelf Warmer

Use KaTom's guide to heated shelf warmers to learn more about keeping cooked products warm and merchandised in your foodservice business.

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Requirements for Refrigerated Vaccine Storage

Learn about CDC and VFC vaccine storage guidelines and what kind of refrigerators and freezers your healthcare facility needs to store them.

How Many Trash Cans Do You Need? Icon
How Many Trash Cans Do You Need?

Join KaTom as we get elbow deep in the details of trash management to answer the least glamorous question: how many trash cans do I need?

Food Prep Tables Buyers' Guide Icon
Food Prep Tables Buyers' Guide

Use this guide to find the best refrigerated prep table for your business. Whether it's a pizza or sandwich prep table, we have the information you need.

Open-air Coolers Buyers' Guide Icon
Open-air Coolers Buyers' Guide

Explore our buying guide on open-air coolers here. We'll help you find the best unit to merchandise your cold products and increase impulse buys.

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Choosing the Best Commercial Cleaning Supplies

What are the best commercial cleaning supplies for your establishment? KaTom explains the most common tools for cleaning kitchens, floors, and more.

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Choosing a Manitowoc Ice Machine

Choosing a Manitowoc ice machine from KaTom? Read here to learn which Manitowoc ice machine best suits your business's ice-making needs.

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Adding Restroom Automation to Your Business

Learn more about creating a sanitary environment while reducing labor and inventory costs with restroom automation in your business.

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Ensure You're Choosing the Best Hand Sanitizer for Your Needs

Learn about the different types of hand sanitizers and how to properly protect yourself against harmful germs and bacteria with this guide.

The Essential Guide to Wine Glasses Icon
The Essential Guide to Wine Glasses

Ensure your guests are getting the proper aroma and taste from their wine by checking out this guide on how to choose the right wine glass.

What's the Best Reach-in Freezer Size for You? Icon
What's the Best Reach-in Freezer Size for You?

Figure out how big your reach-in freezer should be here. We'll help you determine the best reach-in freezer size to accommodate the needs of your business.

Do You Need an Undercounter Dishwasher? Icon
Do You Need an Undercounter Dishwasher?

Read about how and when you should be using an undercounter dishwasher in this article. We'll discuss how certain establishments use undercounter dishwashers.

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Heighten Customer Satisfaction with an Automatic Coffee Machine

Select the best automatic coffee machine to lighten labor and maximize counterspace. Learn how to brew coffee quickly for your clientele here.

The Commercial Ice Machine Buying Guide, From Cubers to Flakers Icon
The Commercial Ice Machine Buying Guide, From Cubers to Flakers

Learn how to choose a commercial ice machine that will give your business the right type and volume of ice needed to keep customers happy and drinks cold.

What to Know Before Buying a Commercial Gas Range Icon
What to Know Before Buying a Commercial Gas Range

Discover how to choose the best commercial gas range for your kitchen. Compare configurations, base types, gas options, and ventilation tips before you buy.

Cabinets: Dry vs. Humidified vs. Proofing Icon
Cabinets: Dry vs. Humidified vs. Proofing

Click here for a rundown of the various types of commercial warming cabinets. KaTom carries proofers, humidified holding cabinets, dry cabinets, and more.

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How to Choose a Hot Water Dispenser

Select the right hot water dispenser for your restaurant, hotel, or catering service with KaTom's guide. Learn about plumbing, capacity, and more here.

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Countertop Steamers Buyers' Guide

Check out our buyers' guide to commercial countertop steamers here. We'll help you find the best commercial steamer for your operation.

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Margarita Machine Buyers' Guide

Check out KaTom's buyers' guide to find the best commercial margarita machine for your establishment. We'll go over all the features and functions here.

10 Best Undercounter Ice Makers - Best Rated 2026 Icon
10 Best Undercounter Ice Makers - Best Rated 2026

Compare the best commercial undercounter ice makers for bars, restaurants, & more. Explore top models by ice type, output, storage, and features at KaTom.

Which Type of Ice Cream Cone Do Your Customers Want? Icon
Which Type of Ice Cream Cone Do Your Customers Want?

Learn more about the types of ice cream cones customers love most. Read about each one and choose the best style for your ice cream with KaTom's guide.

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Manitowoc Ice Warranty and Service Guide

Stay informed on Manitowoc Ice's warranty policies to ensure you're getting the most out of your investment. Learn more at KaTom.

Conveyor Toasters Buyers' Guide Icon
Conveyor Toasters Buyers' Guide

Check out KaTom's guide to choosing the best conveyor toaster for your establishment. We'll help you sort types, controls, and sizes to find the right fit.