Restaurant Sales Are Better Than Pre-Covid, But…

Restaurant Sales Are Better Than Pre-Covid, But…

Restaurants have been on a rollercoaster ride for over three years of shutdowns, supply chain issues, and labor shortages. Now, could there finally be good news for the restaurant industry? Full-service restaurant sales, as reported by companies like the Cheesecake...
Is Unfiltered Water Ruining Your Your Equipment?

Is Unfiltered Water Ruining Your Your Equipment?

Do you have a shiny new espresso machine, combo oven, or steamer? – Well, it’s not going to stay that way if you use unfiltered or poorly filtered water. In your head, water is just water. It should be simple like you learned in school: H2O. But the clear liquid...
Will You Be Forced to Switch to Electric?

Will You Be Forced to Switch to Electric?

You’ve seen the headlines. Cities like New York are mandating that no gas appliances of any kind can be used in new construction. Ithaca, N.Y., is planning to go a step further and retrofit older buildings to eliminate gas appliances. Up to this point, there have been...
The Lost Species That Might Save Coffee

The Lost Species That Might Save Coffee

Coffee production is increasingly challenged by the effects of climate change. We’ve written about drought and frost in Brazil and environmental issues in other regions. Like agriculture in general, coffee growers are looking for a way to keep growing good...
Keep the Customer Satisfied…Or Not

Keep the Customer Satisfied…Or Not

It may come as no surprise, but customer satisfaction is down at restaurants, though it may not be quite as bad as you think.  A host of factors have created significant challenges for restaurant owners and operators. The pandemic forced the industry first to shut...
Why Your Electric Oven is Acting Up

Why Your Electric Oven is Acting Up

Commercial electric ovens are great for cooking evenly and thoroughly. But when you start to notice that it’s cooking unevenly or unpredictably, you might try some basic troubleshooting to see if you can discover what the problem might be.  The Heating Elements A...