There are many types of commercial kitchen exhaust hood filters designed to do pretty much the same job, but one of the most unique styles we carry is the Franklin hinged hood filter.
Like other baffle grease filters, the Franklin hinged filter will help keep your duct work from getting clogged with grease and residue, reduce your fire hazard, and provide you with cleaner air. But what sets this hood filter apart from other baffle grease filters? Let’s find out. Continue reading
When buying filters for your grease hood, your choices typically include stainless steel, aluminum, or galvanized hood filters. If you’re interested in a durable, and affordable filter and don’t need one with a shiny finish, galvanized is a great option. But what exactly is galvanized steel? And which galvanized filter is right for you?
Hot-dipping the steel effectively coats it in zinc, which helps protect it against corrosion and rust. How does this compare to stainless steel? While galvanized steel is more rust-resistant than aluminum, stainless steel offers more protection from the elements. This is because galvanized steel is simply steel that has been coated with a protective layer.
Stainless steel, on the other hand, is a composite material made up of steel and about ten percent chromium. Stainless steel is stronger and lasts longer than galvanized, but it is quite a bit more expensive. Continue reading
With so many different features and options, not to mention technical details such as airflow and static pressure, you may be asking yourself “Which commercial kitchen exhaust fan is right for me?” To help you decide, we will take a look at the basics of selecting an exhaust fan for your specific needs.
All fans perform the same essential task – moving air from one place to another. Commercial kitchen exhaust fans are an essential part of your kitchen ventilation system. We depend on them to remove dust, dirt, grease-laden air, and smoke from our kitchens.
There are five main aspects to consider when choosing a commercial kitchen exhaust fan: model, static pressure, air volume flow rate, motor horsepower, and loudness. Understanding how these relate to your needs will help assist you in choosing the exhaust fan that is right for you. Continue reading
The L-Bar Exhaust Fan Hinge Kit is the most affordable and easy to use hinge kit available for commercial kitchen exhaust fans. If you’re on a budget or just want something simple and durable, this is the hinge kit for you.
Even if you’re a veteran of the commercial kitchen ventilation industry, you may not understand why you need a hinge kit or what benefits an L-Bar Exhaust Fan Hinge Kit has to offer. Continue reading
The number one reason a restaurant needs mobile marketing is the fact that if you don’t, you are losing out on multiple opportunities to reach the more than 70% of adults using smartphones to locate you, view menus, book reservations, and even order and pay for their food in advance.
The mobile commerce industry has nearly doubled in the last two years and is expected to increase from $19 billion to $31 by 2016. Whether you are promoting a loyalty program, offering a deal, or sending a monthly email, mobile marketing is the quickest, most effective way to get more people in your door.
Your customers are increasingly looking for information from their mobile devices and restaurants can no longer afford to ignore the growing trend. One recent report states that 33% of customers are more influenced by seeing menus on mobile than any other information, that 24% of restaurant customers’ mobile app usage involves special offers and coupons, and that 21% of smartphone customers are looking for the restaurant’s location information.