The True Worth of Extended Warranties and Service Contracts

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The True Worth of Extended Warranties and Service Contracts

Are extended warranties on restaurant equipment worth it?

People have a tendency to overlook service contracts and warranties, but they can be one of the most valuable services you can snag for your business.

Rather than just hoping for the best, it’s always good to plan for the worst. Keep that sense of optimism, but remember that a few wasted dollars are much better than having vital kitchen equipment collapse at a bad time.

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The Top 5 Reasons for Commercial Kitchen Equipment Failure

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The Top 5 Reasons for Commercial Kitchen Equipment Failure

Whether you’re new to the restaurant game or an old hand, chances are that you’ve seen more equipment fail than you really want to think about.

While you can’t make your appliances last forever, you’ll find out quickly that there’s a lot you can do to ensure the productivity of your kitchen. Waiting on blind chance just isn’t a valid way to approach your equipment.

We can’t account for all failures, but the following are the top five reasons why things go awry in the commercial kitchen.

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Top Considerations When Hiring a Commercial Kitchen Service

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Top Considerations When Hiring a Commercial Kitchen Service

Choosing the company who’s going to take care of your restaurant can be hard going.

Commercial kitchens aren’t just complex: they also require timely service to ensure that you don’t lose business while your equipment is down.

At the end of the day, it boils down to a few simple qualities that can make a company great, instead of merely passible.

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The Best Tips for Commercial Kitchen Maintenance

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The Best Tips for Commercial Kitchen Maintenance

Commercial kitchens are busy places, and one of the most often neglected parts of the whole affair is maintenance. It’s also one of the essential pieces of the puzzle if you’re planning on ensuring the longevity of your equipment and keeping costs down.

Think of it like regular oil changes in your car. You do it and things run smoothly for a long time, you forget… and it’s going to get expensive in a hurry.

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Broken Restaurant Equipment - Should I Repair or Replace?

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Broken Restaurant Equipment - Should I Repair or Replace?

We’ve all been there. There’s a beloved piece of machinery in the kitchen, but it’s been sputtering, failing, and having parts replaced at a jaw-dropping rate.

So you’re left with a decision: to repair or to replace?  Well, that really depends on a lot of factors, and you’ll need to weigh them in order to make sure that you make the call with your business in mind.

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