Industry Information


What EISA Means for Your Walk-in Refrigeration Icon
What EISA Means for Your Walk-in Refrigeration

Take a look at the efficiency requirements for walk-in coolers and freezers established by the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007.

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Types of Refrigerants & Their Uses Explained

Read about the most common refrigerants used in fridges, freezers, deli cases, and other commercial refrigeration equipment. Learn more at KaTom.

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ADA-compliant Commercial Refrigeration

The Americans with Disabilities Act includes guidelines about counter height that may affect your undercounter refrigeration purchases.

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Homer Laughlin China for Generations

For nearly 150 years, the Homer Laughlin China Company has produced American-made dinnerware in its factories along the Ohio River.

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Understanding Food Safety Terms

Understanding HACCP plans, first-in-first-out food rotation, and other food safety practices helps protect your customers and your business.

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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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Manitowoc Foodservice is Now Welbilt

Manitowoc Foodservice is now Welbilt, the new name to trust for quality restaurant equipment from Frymaster, Garland, Manitowoc, and more.

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Restaurant Fire Suppression Systems

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.

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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.

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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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Handwashing: Where, When, and How

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.

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Wash, Rinse, and Sanitize with Three-compartment Sinks

Learn FDA guidelines for using a 3-compartment sink in your restaurant. Follow correct wash, rinse, and sanitize procedures with required temperatures.

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Why You Should Limit Your Menu for Valentine's

Consider the Valentine's prix fixe menu: A potential lifesaver for local eateries, making the kitchen and the customers happy.

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Is Your Dining Room ADA-compliant?

A guide that breaks down the requirements for restaurant dining room furniture under the 2010 ADA Accessibility Standards.

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The History of Victorinox Forschner

Learn how Victorinox and Forschner combined forces to forge quality cutlery that's been depended on everywhere from the battlefield to the kitchen.

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

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HACCP Data Protocols

Implementing an HACCP food safety plan can help you reduce product loss, increase product quality, protect you in litigation, and increase profits.

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Refrigerant of the Future: Hydrocarbon Has Arrived

True Refrigeration has introduced groundbreaking changes to their equipment to operate using R290, an environmentally-friendly, energy saving refrigerant.

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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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Hobart Company History

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.