Category: Restaurant Management & Operations

 

The new year begins in less than four months. So what better time than now for getting up to date on the latest restaurant and dining trends for 2023. Learn more about what’s in store for the foodservice industry and explore how these changes will be shaping everything from menu offerings to your restaurant ventilation in the coming new year.

No matter what type of restaurant you run, it is important to stay on top of trends in the foodservice industry. Since 2020, the industry as a whole has been changing rapidly. Two of the biggest trends from the past two years that have continued to increase are contactless payments and curbside pickup. But now, there are a few new ideas and advancements waiting on the horizon. Let’s take a look at how some of these trends will be shaping the future of the foodservice industry. Continue reading →

 

Your commercial kitchen ventilation system is the heart of your restaurant. If it isn’t working properly, it can cause all kinds of problems. These can be anything from the air quality in the kitchen and dining areas to increased fire risk. Read on to learn some tips on recognizing potential issues with your kitchen hood and ventilation. We’ll also go over some simple troubleshooting you can do yourself before calling in the professionals.

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Upblast exhaust fans may well be the most essential thing in your commercial kitchen. Without one, your kitchen would quickly fill with smoke, steam, heat and grease. So it’s really important to know the basics of what they do, how they work, and what you need to do to keep them in good operating order.

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food truck maintenance tips
  It’s warming up and more and more food trucks are getting back out on the road. If you haven’t already run through your food truck maintenance list, now is the time to check everything from your tires to your rooftop ventilation. Even if you think you’re good to go, don’t let easily preventable problems derail your food truck’s success. Read on for our top food truck maintenance tips. They are sure to help your mobile kitchen ventilation run smoothly so that you can continue feeding your adoring fans all season long! Continue reading →
  WOW! Stainless Steel Cleaner and Protectant is a bio-degradable, bio-based product. It does not contain any harmful petroleum distillates. It is green-certified and NSF A-7 certified cleaner. WOW! Stainless Steel Cleaner is used for cleaning stainless steel without leaving any streaks or smudges. The only thing it leaves behind is a protective dry barrier that guards against the build-up of rust and calcium to provide long-lasting good looks. Continue reading →
  Hood filters serve a very important function in your restaurant ventilation system. They reduce fire hazards and they help promote proper airflow. However, in order to work properly, hood filters need to be routinely cleaned. Otherwise they become clogged with grease, fats, and oils which make them both inefficient and ineffective.

How frequently do I need to clean my hood filters?

To ensure the proper fire safety in your commercial kitchen you need to adhere to the National Fire Protection Association’s NFPA 96 (NFPA Kitchen Hood Cleaning Requirements). The NFPA requires restaurant kitchen hoods and exhausts to be cleaned by trained and certified personnel on a regular basis (NFPA 96-11.4). Continue reading →
  From hood cleaning to sidewalks and parking lots, power washing can be used to help keep restaurants and commercial kitchens clean both inside and out. Power washing products make it easy to quickly clean large areas such as outdoor surfaces. They also gives you the ability to clean hard to reach areas like grease ducts. And while some may think that using power washers uses a lot of water, these high pressure systems can actually help you USE LESS WATER than other cleaning methods because power washing is so effective and efficient! Learn how power washing can help breathe new life into your restaurant and increase the curb appeal of your business. Continue reading →
  Your commercial kitchen exhaust hood works almost non-stop to help remove airborne grease and smoke as well as hot air and odors that are produced by commercial ovens, ranges, cooktops, fryers, and other equipment. So it’s very important to for your restaurant ventilation system to be regularly cleaned and well maintained to keep your restaurant safe and ensure that it operates smoothly. Whether you are a restaurant owner cleaning your own vent hood or you are a professional hood cleaner, these 4 must-have commercial kitchen exhaust hood cleaning accessories are favorites of ours and our customers. They will not only help you be more effective but they will also help you be more efficient. First we’ll go over a few things about why you should clean your hood and exhaust system and how often you should do it. Continue reading →
tips for reopening your restaurant
    Make sure your restaurant ventilation is ready for you to reopen your kitchen now that restrictions and mandates regarding on-premise dining restrictions continue to be removed. More and more restaurants are reopening their doors to customers but even if you’ve already reopening, you might also be overdue for some deep spring cleaning. Either way, these tips for reopening a commercial kitchen post-pandemic will help make sure your restaurant is in tip-top shape and ready for customers. Continue reading →

 

food truck ventilation

 

When businesses began to shut down and send employees to work from home, a lot of food truck owners struggled to find customers. Food trucks and mobile kitchens survived by focusing on residential neighborhoods. They also served frontline workers from outside of hospitals, visited police precincts, and frequented fire departments. They set up in the parking lots of essential businesses and some even located themselves at highway rest areas.

With the flexibility to change their operations as the restrictions and needs of their customers shifted, many food trucks not only were able to stay open, but in some cases, were even able to thrive. Continue reading →