Buying Guides
Get the information you need to spec any type of equipment.
COOKING EQUIPMENT
1 Product 4 Ways: Planchas Bring the Heat
Planchas, though convincing clones of their better-known sister product the griddle, quickly set themselves apart.
How To Go About Choosing a Pressure Fryer
With oil and labor prices on the rise, today’s pressure fryers offer an economical way to cook fried chicken and other comfort foods.
1 Product, 4 Ways: Induction
Makers continue to expand their offerings, from warmers to ranges; here are the latest to hit the market.
How To Choose a Charbroiler
Different levels of durability, heat sources and accessories make charbroilers more customizable than ever.
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REFRIGERATION & ICE MACHINES
Holding Up To The Heat: Making Sure Your Refrigeration Equipment Is Ready For Summer
Refrigeration equipment works hard but even more so during the summer. The extra heat makes it more difficult to maintain a consistent temperature and increases risk of breakdowns and product…
Choosing The Right Walk-In Refrigeration System
When purchasing a walk-in, there are a lot of important things to keep in mind. Amount of space needed, type of product stored, flooring options and door locations are just…
Labor Savings Ideas for Refrigeration Equipment
With all the difficulties in finding labor these days, foodservice operators are looking for ways to do more with less. Maintaining hours of operation with fewer workers means increasing the…
Buying New Refrigeration Equipment Vs. Used
Don’t Put That Used Cooler In Your Store – You Don’t Know Where It’s Been! Buying new refrigeration equipment vs. used is difficult for some people to justify. These days…
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SERVING COUNTER EQUIPMENT
Why Choosing the Right Serving Line is Good Business
While aesthetics and functionality are always top of mind when considering a new serving line solution, it’s important that operators…
FURNISHINGS & DECOR
DIY Fix: Adjust Food Shields
If your facility boasts convertible food shields, and needs to shift from self-service to full-service to increase safety as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, follow these general steps.
SMALLWARES & TABLETOP
Tools of the Trade: Gain Efficiencies in the Kitchen With the Latest Crop of Smallwares
FER highlights new, assorted smallwares from Edlund, Vollrath, CDN, Taylor USA, Nemco and Emile Henry.
VENTILATION
How to Spec Portable Air Filtration Units
Incorporating portable air filtration units to cleanse indoor air of viral particles is recommended by organizations sharing current best practices.
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WAREWASHING & SCRAPPING
A Step-by-Step Guide on How To Choose a Door-Type Dishmachine
Energy Star Version 3.0 pushes door-type dishmachines to the next level of efficiency.
How To Specify a Three-Compartment Sink
Study materials, construction and bowl sizes when specifying an off-the-shelf three-compartment sink.
How a Keen Eye Helped Fix a Flight-Type Dishmachine
Watching how people use equipment can help you diagnose an issue.
An Inch Throws Off a Dishmachine Install
Bob Colin, Heritage Service Group, finds an inch throws off an install.
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STORAGE & CARTS
1 Product, 4 Ways: Carts
Today’s carts for foodservice meet the needs of operators during the pandemic and beyond.
How to Find a Mobile Bar Cart That Fits Your Needs, Style and Budget
Mobile bar carts may help you meet the phased reopening requirements by moving your patrons outdoors or further apart.
My Equipment Wishlist: Hot-Cold Pickup Shelves
For a growing number of customers, the perfect restaurant experience is walking through the door, breezing past the line, finding a bag with their name on it and walking out—without ever speaking to a human.
WARMING & HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT
Why Holding Equipment is Vital to the “New Normal” in Foodservice
Holding cabinets can play a significant role in helping maintain food safety levels.
BEVERAGE EQUIPMENT
Cold Draft—Important Considerations for a Walk-in Keg Cooler
If you plan to have a lot of draft beer tap handles, the best way to store and keep all those kegs cold is a dedicated walk-in keg cooler.
CUSTOMER-FACING TECHNOLOGY
5 Key Areas to Help Manage Your Online Ordering Boom
Many foodservice operations watched online ordering grow their revenue during the past few years. However, during the pandemic, online ordering…
WASTE MANAGEMENT & JANITORIAL
Understanding UV Light
For years, ultraviolet light has been integrated into foodservice equipment. Now its getting a second look as a tool for fighting COVID-19.
FOOD PREPARATION EQUIPMENT
Mixing it Up—What to Look for in a Countertop Mixer
The countertop mixer is the Swiss Army knife of the kitchen—small but mighty, with the power to perform various functions.
Selecting Pizza Pans? Here’s What You Need To Know
With so many varieties of pizza pans, here’s how to select the one that will provide the optimal bake.
Benefits of a Connected Kitchen
Gone are the days when we believed household appliances could only talk to each other and act on their own in science fiction movies. In fact, “In other industries, such…
1 Product, 4 Ways: Slicers
Choose a slicer that matches up with what menu items you’re slicing, and in what volume.
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