Foodservice Industry Trends & Commercial Kitchen Equipment Insights

Restaurants comprise one of the lowest-margin industries, with an average profit margin between three and five percent. Even some of the most well-decorated and successful fine-dining establishments will earn five or six percent annually. Low profit margins also mean a low margin for error. One of t

We’ve already detailed the ground-breaking innovations of the TurboChef Plexor A3 oven , which allows operators to combine three different cooking processes in a single, automated unit. The Plexor A3 has received accolades from a variety of sources. But the team at TurboChef didn’t stop

Gone are the days when ovens were just simple appliances. Today, high-speed ovens are integral solutions for the modern commercial foodservice kitchens, especially in an era where time is a precious resource. Manufacturers around the world have developed high-speed or rapid cook ovens to help serve

For years, Blodgett Combi has been one of the top names in the restaurant industry. Their latest addition to the line, the Invoq commercial combi oven, is bursting with innovation and will continue to add to the legacy. This cutting-edge electric oven has features that will change how commercial kit

About a decade ago, craft cocktail ice in cocktails became an important bar and beverage industry trend. At the time, bars could differentiate themselves by providing cubes, spheres, diamonds, and other shapes — as crystal clear as the glasses they occupied. Today, if you’re a cocktail b

Within any foodservice operation, energy costs can be a big unknown. In the worst-case scenarios, energy consumption can eat into profit margins in drastic ways. This means managing energy efficiency is now a critical component of a successful bottom line and is a contributor to profitability. When

Open Kitchen is the only IoT-based solution that combines equipment monitoring, facility performance, and food safety. This is important because streamlining operations is more critical than ever. With visibility over a wide range of equipment and processes, smart kitchen technologies make it easier

From whipped cream to dough for a pumpernickel rye, mixers are a core component of many foodservice operations, particularly bakeries. However, mixers aren’t often seen as being driven by innovative technologies compared to other types of foodservice equipment, like baking ovens . Those percep

The days of restaurant kitchens being fragmented, analog, and linear are quickly coming to an end. Though the concepts of connected restaurant kitchens were gaining in popularity before, the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic has seen this trend accelerate. But why? What is a connected kitchen in the fi