Start-up Guides
Do you want to open a Mexican restaurant? Learn what it takes to plan, equip, and launch your concept, from early planning to grand opening.
Explore cold brew coffee with KaTom's guide, from its history and origin to tips for making and serving it in your cafe or restaurant.
Running a charcuterie business can be a lucrative prospect. KaTom covers tips and tricks for adding charcuterie to your restaurant menu.
Dreaming of opening a bar? Learn the essential steps to get started, including creating a business plan, gathering funds, and acquiring essential bar equipment.
Even nontraditional coffee spots like convenience stores can offer gourmet coffee with the right brewers. Find the best coffee maker for any business here.
Thinking of starting an ice cream parlor? Explore the essential steps to creating a concept, finding the right equipment, and planning your business.
Ready to start offering your custom chocolate creations to the world? Follow our guide for tips on how to start your shop and a list of equipment you need.
Explore KaTom's pizzeria startup guide. Get expert guidance for developing your pizzeria concept, funding plan, kitchen design, and equipment list.
Dreaming of getting into the cake decorating business with a little operation at home, but not sure where to start? Here's a handy guide to help.
Learn the ins and outs of how to start a smoothie business. Franchise, independent, brick-and-mortar, or smoothie truck, KaTom covers them all here.
Learn how to open a BBQ operation in KaTom's startup guide. Explore expert guidance for developing a concept, funding plan, kitchen design, and equipment list.
Thinking of starting a butcher shop? Learn how to set up, run, and find the best equipment to build a successful meat business.
Running a cereal bar business can be a lucrative option for entrepreneurs. Read KaTom's tips for opening a profitable cereal bar restaurant.
Our guide will teach you everything you need to know about funnel cake supplies and start-up costs.
An attractive outdoor dining space can bring in new customers and maximize profits. Read about opening an outdoor dining space here.
A continental breakfast is something customers have come to expect when they stay in a hotel. Learn how to set up your morning meal here.
Get tips and a list of equipment you need for starting a room service program at your lodging establishment using this guide from KaTom Restaurant Supply.
The popularity of bed-and-breakfast inns has only grown in recent years, as travelers turn toward boutique lodging options instead of chain hotel locations.
Learn about the equipment needed, and discover the best bakery planning practices in KaTom's guide to starting a bakery.
Learn how to choose the right equipment and supplies to equip your convenience store, from hot dog rollers to slushie machines.
Customer favorites like frozen daiquiris and margaritas offer significant profit potential, since they require less alcohol than cocktails and are popular.
Starting a food truck? Learn how to choose refrigerators, freezers, ice machines, fryers, ovens, and specialty equipment by menu, space, and volume.
Guests love dining and drinking al fresco in nice weather. Learn how to boost your bottom line by adding an outdoor bar to your business.
Do you want to start a catering business? Learn what it takes to plan, equip, and launch a catering operation, from creating a concept to your first event.