Category: Restaurant Trends and News

 

Looking towards 2024, rapid evolution in the restaurant industry brings new trends and technologies that shape commercial kitchen ventilation. This article explores these emerging trends and their implications for restaurant ventilation, a crucial aspect of any food service establishment.

Embracing New Culinary Trends

Upcoming years will see a mix of innovative culinary trends and new operational strategies in the restaurant industry. We’re seeing a rise in world stage soups and stews, like birria and upscale ramen, and global influences in dishes such as international BBQ and global chicken wings. As these trends demand versatile kitchen setups, choosing the right restaurant exhaust systems, including efficient hood filters, becomes crucial for handling various cooking methods. Continue reading →

restaurant hood and fan systems
 

Restaurant hood and fan systems are available in many different types and styles. The one you choose for your commercial kitchen or restaurant will depend on your intended use. The two most common types of restaurant hood and fan systems are Type I and Type II ventilation hoods. All restaurant ventilation systems have the same basic parts: the ventilation hood, the exhaust duct, and the exhaust fan. But let’s have a closer look at what makes these two types of exhaust systems different from each other. Continue reading →

 

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 →

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 →
  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 →

 

advantages and disadvantages of ghost kitchens

The demand for delivery of meals continues to rise, with more consumers turning to delivery and take-out vs in-person dining. Part of this trend includes the rise in popularity of delivery-only food concepts called ghost kitchens or virtual kitchens, and they are quickly changing the way many people are dining. Some see ghost kitchens as an emerging bright spot for troubled restaurants. Is it a right for you? In this article, we’ll discuss what a ghost kitchen is and explore the pros and cons of going virtual.
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Exhaust fan roof curbs may not the most well-known part of a restaurant exhaust fan setup, but they are important and they serve a vital function.

If you don’t know what a roof curb is or you’ve always wondered why you need one, then this blog article is for you.

Read on to learn more about the purpose of installing an exhaust fan roof curb and why it is such an essential component in your commercial kitchen ventilation system.

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Upblast Exhaust Fan Parts

Know Your Fan Upblast Exhaust Fan

Understanding the parts of an restaurant exhaust fan is important when selecting new restaurant kitchen ventilation system equipment. It can also be very helpful knowledge for anyone involved in taking care of the routine maintenance and cleaning of upblast exhaust fan. Even if you aren’t doing the actual maintenance and cleaning yourself, it will allow you to better communicate with those who do. And when it comes to inspection reports, it is always a good idea to know your upblast exhaust fan base assembly from your wheel assembly.

Our Restaurant Exhaust Fan 101 Guide has a detailed parts diagram showing more than 20 different parts of an upblast exhaust fan for anyone wanting to do a deep dive. But for most people, a basic overview will be enough. So let’s get to it!

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