Industry Information
Take a look at the efficiency requirements for walk-in coolers and freezers established by the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007.
Read about the most common refrigerants used in fridges, freezers, deli cases, and other commercial refrigeration equipment. Learn more at KaTom.
The Americans with Disabilities Act includes guidelines about counter height that may affect your undercounter refrigeration purchases.
For nearly 150 years, the Homer Laughlin China Company has produced American-made dinnerware in its factories along the Ohio River.
Understanding HACCP plans, first-in-first-out food rotation, and other food safety practices helps protect your customers and your business.
HACCP plans don't have to be complicated. Follow these steps to implement a food safety plan in your independent restaurant.
Manitowoc Foodservice is now Welbilt, the new name to trust for quality restaurant equipment from Frymaster, Garland, Manitowoc, and more.
Understanding how your commercial kitchen's fire suppression system works and how to maintain can enable you to ensure it will work when you need it.
Restaurant equipment electrical specs can be confusing. This guide aims to help you understand the difference between volts, amps, and watts.
Find out how your operation can save money with items from the eight categories of ENERGY STAR-certified commercial foodservice products.
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.
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.
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.
This guide breaks down the 2017 FDA Food Code on hand washing right down to how to choose the right hand sink for your establishment.
Learn FDA guidelines for using a 3-compartment sink in your restaurant. Follow correct wash, rinse, and sanitize procedures with required temperatures.
Consider the Valentine's prix fixe menu: A potential lifesaver for local eateries, making the kitchen and the customers happy.
A guide that breaks down the requirements for restaurant dining room furniture under the 2010 ADA Accessibility Standards.
Learn how Victorinox and Forschner combined forces to forge quality cutlery that's been depended on everywhere from the battlefield to the kitchen.
Winterize your foodservice operation in autumn to minimize winter's effects on your foodservice operation. Plan ahead to avoid costly repairs and downtime.
NSF, a leading health and safety organization, is accredited to certify the safety and quality of products found in commercial kitchens.
Implementing an HACCP food safety plan can help you reduce product loss, increase product quality, protect you in litigation, and increase profits.
True Refrigeration has introduced groundbreaking changes to their equipment to operate using R290, an environmentally-friendly, energy saving refrigerant.
Getting insurance for your mobile food business isn't scary! Dale Mackey shares her tips for covering all your bases.
Learn how the Hobart Corporation grew from a humble electric motor manufacturer in the 19th century to become one of today's top names in food equipment.