Advice for Operators


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Organize Dirty Dishes with the Decoy System

Using the dish decoy system in restaurant service can speed up the dishwashing process and keep your dishroom organized.

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HACCP Made Simple(r)

HACCP plans don't have to be complicated. Follow these steps to implement a food safety plan in your independent restaurant.

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Understanding Equipment Electrical Specs

Restaurant equipment electrical specs can be confusing. This guide aims to help you understand the difference between volts, amps, and watts.

Save with ENERGY STAR-certified Restaurant Equipment Icon
Save with ENERGY STAR-certified Restaurant Equipment

Find out how your operation can save money with items from the eight categories of ENERGY STAR-certified commercial foodservice products.

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Building or Renovating Your Commercial Kitchen

Whether your restaurant is a new build or a renovation, you'll need to know how to properly order and install your commercial kitchen equipment.

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The Most Common Types of Restaurants

The foodservice industry is constantly growing and changing, now more than ever before. Learn more at KaTom about today's most popular types of restaurants.

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How to Handle "Friends & Family" Discounts

Some tips for dealing with the "friend discount policy." Rule No. 1: Set a policy and stick to it. Rule No. 2: Value what you make.

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Winterize Your Kitchen to Prevent Damage

Winterize your foodservice operation in autumn to minimize winter's effects on your foodservice operation. Plan ahead to avoid costly repairs and downtime.

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Invest in Safety with NSF-certified Restaurant Equipment

NSF International, a leading health and safety organization, is accredited to certify the safety and quality of products found in commercial kitchens.

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Choosing Insurance for Your Mobile Food Business

Getting insurance for your mobile food business isn't scary! Dale Mackey shares her tips for covering all your bases.

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Prevent Winter Disaster by Protecting Pipes

Prevent costly damage and lost revenue by preparing your restaurant's plumbing for winter and having a plan ready for extreme weather.

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Working on a Building (and a Trailer)

Dale Mackey provides updates on the construction of the Central Collective commissary and her Dale's Fried Pies food truck.

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Go Green: It's Environmentally Friendly & Saves You Money

Go green in your hospital or school cafeteria to reap financial and environmental benefits while engaging your students or employees.

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Minimizing Restaurant Food Waste

Practicing better food waste management in your restaurant can help you save money and lessen your impact on the environment.

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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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5 Tips for "Going Green" in Restaurants & Foodservice

Is your restaurant going green? These environmentally friendly restaurant practices can improve efficiency and conservation.

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Promoting Recycling in Your Business

Investing in commercial recycling is an easy way to become a more eco-friendly business, but there are other ways to reduce your environmental impact.

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8 Tips for Commercial Kitchen Sanitation

Sanitizing your commercial kitchen not only keeps customers and employees healthy, it can also protect your business from the effects of foodborne illness.

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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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3 Reasons Your Restaurant Should Go Green

Going green is all the rage, and for good reason. Here are three reasons you should consider going green in your commercial foodservice operation.