How to Choose the Best Commercial Ice Machine

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When it comes time to buy an ice machine for your business, it is important to sit down and lay out your needs. In a lot of instances, ice can make or break a customer’s experience, especially when dealing with drinks. Whether you’re talking about the consistency of a smoothie or cleanliness of the cubes […]

Q + A: Meet Balance Restaurant owner Amanda Artim

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Former post-secondary education administrator, Amanda Artim, has always been passionate about people. As a teacher, she got to help shape people’s lives by teaching young children, but her new profession helps her explore them in a whole new way. Now the Owner of Balance Restaurant, Artim has been working closely with Carnegie Equipment to give […]

How to Choose the Best Commercial Oven

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The prospect of buying a commercial oven can often be overwhelming. So, here are a few things that might make the decision easier when it’s time to purchase a new oven: Fuel Type– When deciding between gas and electric, it is important to remember that gas will have a much higher upfront cost, but over […]

How To Make Your Restaurant the Valentine’s Day Hot Spot

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For the love of food! Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and there’s nothing like the expectation that comes with love and romance. The right approach to this day can make a huge difference on sales for the evening. Here are five tips that will help to drive your restaurant’s success. 1. Decorate. There […]

How to Choose the Best Commercial Fryer

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Commercial fryers come in 3 main varieties (see chart below). Which type works best for you will depend on the following factors: Costs – Consider not only the cost of the fryer itself but the long-term costs involved with commercial frying. Gas usually costs less than electricity over time, but electric fryers perform better on […]

2018 Healthy Food Trends

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New Year, New Trends. There are always trends in the food industry, whether it’s a new dish that everyone goes crazy about, or a new superfood set to take over an aisle of the grocery store. Here are a few of the healthy foods we see making a big splash in 2018. 1. Plant-Based Food […]