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MFG Tray Non-Slip Serving Trays

Denise Greer — Tue, 18 Jul 2023 14:38:01 +0000

MFG Tray non-slip serving trays are available in 14” round, 16” round, and 27” oval designs. They inter-stack with other brands, enabling users to replace current stock as needed.

MFG Tray non-slip serving trays are strong, light, and easy to handle. They provide up to 150 percent improvement in surface grip and stability to substantially reduce costly breakage from spills. With a strong, light weight tray that resists scratching and chipping, this non-slip serving tray is sure to be a lasting addition in your serving establishment.

MFG Tray non-slip serving trays feature a stain-resistant surface that will not absorb odors or harbor bacteria. The composite construction ensures dimensional stability without warping or sagging, regardless of changes in temperature or humidity. The trays can be easily cleaned in any standard or commercial washer.

MFG Tray non-slip serving trays are safe for food service and are NSF listed.

MFG Tray’s broad line of products accommodate all aspects of food handling ranging from preparation, storage and merchandising and includes proofing boards and boxes, pan extenders, prep and storage containers, dough trays and boxes, and display, serving, and cafeteria trays.

About our Company: MFG Tray has been a trusted supplier of trays and containers in the food service industry for over 70 years founded and still in Linesville, Pennsylvania USA. MFG Tray is part of Molded Fiber Glass Companies, which includes 11 strategically located facilities in North America. MFG Tray’s broad line of products accommodate all aspects of food handling ranging from preparation, storage and merchandising and includes proofing boards and boxes, pan extenders, prep and storage containers, dough trays and boxes, and display, serving, and cafeteria trays. These trays offer several exclusive design, cost, and performance benefits that cannot be duplicated by other materials or manufacturers. The inherent strength and dimensional stability of MFG Tray composite trays make them exceptionally well suited for food service industry applications. Protect your customers and your brand reputation with the frontline prevention and quality that MFG Tray provide.

Check our food service catalog, products, to locate a representative in your area and more at www.mfgtray.com.

Visit us at Pizza & Pasta Northeast in Atlantic City, NJ October 1-2, 2023 – booth# 549.

MFG Tray (Molded Fiber Glass Tray Company)

TF: 800-458-6050 PH: 814-683-4500

Matt Morian, MFG Tray Food Service Product Line Manager

EM: mmorian@moldedfiberglass.com

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Say ‘No’ to Soggy Bottoms with Steam Release Serving Tray

Denise Greer — Tue, 18 Jul 2023 13:50:57 +0000

Lloyd Pans’ new innovation allows for crisp, dry-crust pizza.

Pizza hot out of the oven still has steam to release, and this Steam Release Serving Tray from LloydPans allows the bottom crust to continue releasing moisture as it cools — from oven to tray to table. It’s also perfect for slice applications where pizza is held in a warmer or display.

The Steam Release Serving Tray:

Comes in 12 inch and 14 inch: 18 gauge aluminum and 16 inch and 18 inch: 14 gauge aluminum
Folded-down feet leave 7/8 inch clearance
Perforations result in 40% open airflow, preventing soggy crust
Sized 3 inches larger in diameter than their rated size

Not seeing the size you need? Customize your Steam Release Serving Tray upon request. Contact Sales@LloydPans.com or call (509) 468-8691 for custom orders.

LloydPans

800-748-6251

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All Roads Lead to Roman Pizza Al Taglio

Denise Greer — Fri, 23 Jun 2023 14:50:54 +0000

LloydPans’ design replicates sizes and shapes of this classic Roman style.

Roman-style pizza al taglio is sold by the cut (break out the scissors!) or slice similar to New York-style, but there’s a few distinct differences. Roman-style is rectangular or square, folded in half and generally sold by the weight. Pizza al taglio is not traditionally enjoyed at a table — instead it’s the perfect street food invented in Rome. It’s gaining popularity Stateside, and the Roman-Style Pizza Al Taglio Pan is one of LloydPans’ best sellers.

Roman-Style Pizza Al Taglio Pan Specifications
● Durable 12-gauge hard coat anodized aluminum
● Permanent and metal utensil safe PSTK finish for easy de-panning and cleanup
● No seasoning required – ready for production
● Made in the USA but designed to replicate the size of classic roman pans.

Pizzaiolos don’t need a special type of oven to make Roman-style. Wood-burning, electric or gas will work just fine, as will configurations such as hearth, deck or rack ovens.

Not seeing the size you need? Customize your Roman-Style Pizza Pan upon request. Contact Sales@LloydPans.com or call (509) 468-8691 for custom orders.

LloydPans

800-748-6251

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MFG Tray Food Prep and Storage Containers

Denise Greer — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 15:07:24 +0000

MFG Tray food prep and storage containers are available in a wide variety of sizes to accommodate an array of applications. They can be readily integrated into automated applications. MFG Tray’s composite construction ensures years of dependable service.

MFG Tray food prep and storage containers may be used intermittently in temperatures ranging from -60° to 250° F (-51° to 121° C). They safely handle items to be refrigerated or frozen; they perform exceptionally well in flash freezing applications. The composite construction ensures dimensional stability without warping or sagging, regardless of changes in temperature or humidity. They may be cleaned in commercial, high-temperature and chemical dishwashers or steam cleaned. The smooth, nonporous surface of composite products resists odors, stains and mildew and is not harmed by detergents.

MFG Tray food prep and storage containers come in two standard colors (white and gray) although custom colors are available. MFG Tray Nest and Stack containers can be stacked when full and, with a simple 180-degree turn, nested when empty. MFG Tray Stacking Boxes stacking design ensures product protection ad saves valuable work and storage areas. MFG Tray Nesting Boxes nest empty and stack on lids when full and are ideal for handling small items. Optional dollies are available for ease of transport throughout the operation and snap-on lids for added product protection during proofing or storage, making them perfect for catering and other mobile applications.

Most MFG Tray containers are safe for food service and are NSF listed.

About our Company: MFG Tray has been a trusted supplier of trays and containers in the food service industry for over 70 years founded and still in Linesville, Pennsylvania USA. MFG Tray’s broad line of products accommodate all aspects of food handling ranging from preparation, storage and merchandising and includes proofing boards and boxes, pan extenders, prep and storage containers, dough trays and boxes, and display, serving, and cafeteria trays. These trays offer several exclusive design, cost, and performance benefits that cannot be duplicated by other materials or manufacturers. The inherent strength and dimensional stability of MFG Tray composite trays make them exceptionally well suited for food service industry applications. Protect your customers and your brand reputation with the frontline prevention and quality that MFG Tray provide.

Check our food service catalog, products and more at www.mfgtray.com.

MFG Tray (Molded Fiber Glass Tray Company)

TF: 800-458-6050 PH: 814-683-4500

Matt Morian, MFG Tray Food Service Product Line Manager

EM: mmorian@moldedfiberglass.com

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Long Pans Get the Pizza Party Started

Denise Greer — Wed, 24 May 2023 20:09:23 +0000

Long Pizza Pans’ versatility allows for pizza makers to shine creatively

No matter if your customers prefer the middle or the edge pizza slice, it will be easily accessible via any seat at the table surrounding the Long Pizza Pan. The name says it all — Lloyd Pans’ Long Pizza Pans are king when it comes to pizza inspiration. From Detroit-style to Grandma, our Long Pans are available in a range of sizes to suit different pizza styles and small to large groups.

12 inches long: serves 1-2 people with 4, 4×3-inch slices
18 inches long: serves 2-4 people with 4, 4×4 ⅕-inch slices
27 inches long: serves 4-8 with 8, 4×3 ⅜-inch slices

Long Pizza Pan Specifications

Each pan is 4 inches wide and 1.5 inches deep
Folded rim for added strength and safety in handling
Durable 14-gauge hard coat anodized aluminum
Permanent and metal utensil safe PSTK finish for easy de-panning and cleanup
Made in the USA

Not seeing the size you need? Customize your Long Pizza Pan upon request. Contact Sales@LloydPans.com or call (509) 468-8691 for custom orders.

LloydPans

800-748-6251

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Cloud Reporting and Analytics

Denise Greer — Wed, 17 May 2023 12:01:01 +0000

The Power to Make Sound Decisions.

Make business decisions based on real-time data accessible anywhere at any time. Cloud Reporting & Analytics provides the ability to:

Review dashboards of key metrics and easily drill into the underlying data.
Filter data by time period, store(s), and more to focus on your key targets.
Get email alerts when a value varies from your set threshold.
Export data, reports, or dashboards to various formats such as Excel, CSV, or PDF.
Summarize the data from one, two, or all your locations or compare them side by side.
Access trend lines and forecasting powered by AI technology.

Reporting in the Cloud

Cloud Reporting & Analytics includes dashboards for:

Today and Yesterday – Designed to provide a single-day overview of key metrics within your business. At a glance, you can see your daily sales, discounts, voids, labor costs, and much more. You can drill down into the details with a simple click to better understand what is happening and why.

Weekly/Monthly and Quarterly/Yearly – Review the historical performance of your restaurant and analyze its trends. With up to 3 years of historical data, you can see a breakdown of everything from net sales to comp values. These dashboards allow you to identify trends to help you manage your business accordingly.

Delivery Performance – The Delivery Performance dashboard provides an overview of key delivery metrics within your business. Review your on-time vs. late deliveries, average daily dispatch minutes, delivery minutes, delivery trip size, number of deliveries per hour, and much more.

Coupon & Discounts – The Coupon and Discounts dashboard provides an overview of coupon performance and other discounts that have been used/given. See your highest performing coupons, average coupon value, discount totals, comps, credits issued and used, and voids. You can even map how coupons are used across your market area to help direct your marketing efforts.

Notable Activity – The Notable Activity dashboard allows you to view potentially unusual activity in your restaurant, such as discounts after a ticket is saved, voids after a ticket is closed, and changes in online ordering hours.

Remote Order Sources – The Remote Order dashboard gives you a breakdown of your external orders, whether it’s from your online ordering site, DoorDash, Uber Eats, or other ordering services. Easily compare the performance of your remote order services to determine which are performing well or not so well.

Third-Party Delivery – See how your in-store deliveries stack up against deliveries made using third-party delivery drivers. This dashboard shows on-time vs. late pickups, the average pickup time, and more, giving you the insight needed to determine if third-party delivery is meeting your delivery expectations.

Store Comparison – If you’re a multi-store owner, compare your locations’ key metrics side by side in one view. Now there is no longer a need to have multiple browser tabs or reports open to check on or compare the performance of all your locations.

Customers – Detailed heat maps and charts show you exactly where your customers are located, what areas your orders are coming from, and how much they are spending. You can also see which areas new customers are coming from or existing customers are returning from, helping you direct your marketing campaigns to the right places.

As long as you have a web-accessible device, you’ll be able to login in

to your account and get real-time data on your restaurant. You can set up Pulse Alerts in Cloud Reporting & Analytics to automatically email you when a certain threshold you’ve set has been reached for almost any dashboard metric such as voided tickets or late deliveries.

Contact SpeedLine for more information on what cloud reporting and business analytics can do for you:

Website: https://www.speedlinesolutions.com/speedline-analytics
Email: sales@speedlinesolutions.com
Phone: 1-888-400-9185

About SpeedLine Solutions Inc.

The world market for pizza is $128 billion each year. Restaurant delivery is growing in pizza and explosively in the restaurant industry. That’s great news for SpeedLine users, where our local team develops, markets, and supports the industry’s leading point of sale solution for this large, technology-hungry industry. SpeedLine continues to successfully provide software solutions to thousands of pizza, quick service, and multi-concept restaurants and chains.

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Wood Stone’s Launches OneRev Rotating Pizza Oven: The Ultimate Solution for Perfect Pizza and Labor Challenges

Denise Greer — Tue, 16 May 2023 17:03:02 +0000

Bellingham, WA, May 16, 2023– Wood Stone Corporation is proud to announce the launch of its latest innovation, the OneRev Rotating Pizza Oven. This revolutionary device is designed to make perfect artisanal pizzas without the pizza chef constantly turning and moving the pizza in the oven. Since you don’t need a person to continuously watch the pizza in the oven, it can be a great solution to the labor challenges that pizzerias and restaurant businesses face today.

The Wood Stone OneRev Rotational Pizza Oven makes the perfect artisanal pizza in just one rotation, every time. All you need to do is build and load the pizza, remove it when it’s done, and serve it to your customers. The OneRev Oven takes care of the baking process from start to finish, making it easier for businesses to produce high-quality pizzas consistently, at volume.

“We are excited to introduce the OneRev Rotating Pizza Oven. It is a revolutionary device that will transform the way pizzas are cooked in food service establishments. With its labor-saving features, businesses can reduce costs while maintaining consistent quality, making it the ultimate solution for any food service establishment looking to improve their pizza program.”, says Dean Tryon, Director of Innovation and Engineering at Wood Stone.

This innovative oven is ideal for businesses looking to reduce labor costs while maximizing throughput. With the ease of operation, there is no need for a trained pizza oven operator to use the OneRev Rotating Pizza Oven, which can result in labor savings of $30K or more. Businesses can now easily hire and train new employees, without the hiring and retention headache. The OneRev Oven is versatile and capable of baking multiple-sized pizzas with various toppings at the same time, thanks to the Pizza Tracker, an innovative dynamic thermal management system. With zero recovery time, there is no impact from continuously loading pizzas, enabling maximum throughput and reducing wait times. The center, underfloor, and finish flames ensure even baking of every pizza, making it the ideal choice for food service establishments that want to stand out from the competition.

“At Wood Stone, we believe that innovation is key to success, and the OneRev Rotating Pizza Oven is a testament to that,” said Chris Trout, President and CEO of Wood Stone. “With the labor challenges faced by the food service industry, we invested and developed a solution that saves on labor costs and makes it easier for businesses to hire and retain employees. Restaurants and pizzerias are able to consistently provide great tasting pizzas to their customers.”

To celebrate the launch of OneRev Rotating Pizza Oven, Wood Stone is offering a special package deal for a limited time. The launch package includes a free powder coating of the oven in the customer’s choice of color, a custom brand panel to display the customer’s logo or artwork and a custom arch doorway for a unique look. Additionally, the package comes with a OneRev tool set to help businesses get started with their new oven right away. Don’t miss this opportunity to get a top-of-the-line pizza oven with added customization options.

The OneRev Rotating Pizza Oven will be on display at the National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago from May 20^th to May 23^rd, 2023, Wood Stone booth # 4012.

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Full-Service Dining with Graphic Table Service

Denise Greer — Tue, 02 May 2023 12:34:46 +0000

When speed of service improves the guest experience, everybody wins.

Dine-in profit gains are often directly proportional to improvements in table turnover. Everyone wins when the guest experience improves with faster service.

Graphical Table Layout & Service Dashboard.

With SpeedLine POS, graphical table service gives you a customizable floor plan to make sure even new servers always get food to the right table. You can design your floor plan to include not only tables, but walls, doors, windows, a buffet, a bar, and other landmarks to make it easily read by your servers.

Get a bird’s-eye view of diner stats and server performance. The Table Dashboard in SpeedLine POS allows you to track and quickly respond to service metrics. At a glance, color-coded service alerts notify staff of wait times, long table turnover, and more, to better manage the guest experience.

Visual service cues and alerts on the floor plan and dashboard give your team new insight to help them serve guests faster, measure and improve staff performance, and ultimately increase dine-in profitability.

All-in-One Tableside Service

From order taking to payment processing, you can do it all right at the customer’s table by using either a Microsoft Surface Pro or Go tablet paired with the Link 2500 mobile PIN pad. Once orders are entered tableside using the handheld tablet, they are sent directly to the kitchen displays or printers, resulting in faster order processing. When it’s time to pay, simply return to the table with the same tablet and a Link 2500 PIN pad, and accept payment securely using contactless tap, EMV chip and PIN, swipe, mobile wallet, and more.

Check Splitting

SpeedLine allows you to effortlessly manage seats and separate checks. Your servers will have the option to take orders separately or split the bill at the end of the meal. Let your customers pay how they want, without complications for your staff.

Kitchen Displays

Replace printers with kitchen displays to improve speed, coordinate cook times, and eliminate the need to print and hang orders. Most importantly, a kitchen display allows you to set up delay timers that ensure all the items in an order are hot and ready when you need them—either for delivery or table service.

Item Routing

Item routing reduces kitchen confusion because staff at a particular prep station see only what they need to.

Assign make routes: when an order is placed, make tickets tell the staff what food to prepare and tell SpeedLine where to print or display the menu items for your staff
Organized tickets: each item in the order can be directed to print or display in different prep areas of your restaurant, so that no orders get lost, and staff members have the information they need to prep the order.

Reporting and Analytics

Make business decisions based on real-time data accessible from anywhere, at any time. Your Analytics subscription includes the ability to:

Review dashboards of key metrics in charted or tabular reports.
Filter store data by location, time, sales, and more.
Get email alerts when a value varies from your set threshold.
Drill into chart data, see trends, and identify discrepancies.
Export a dashboard to a PDF or image for printing or sharing.
And more!

Contact SpeedLine for more information on what SpeedLine POS can do for your full service restaurant: www.speedlinesolutions.com/full-service | sales@speedlinesolutions.com | +1-888-400-9185

About SpeedLine Solutions Inc.

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Meet MFG Tray’s NEW Mini Stacking Box

Denise Greer — Mon, 01 May 2023 00:01:42 +0000

Molded Fiber Glass Tray Company (MFG Tray) offers a new compact storage solution–introducing the new Mini Stacking Box. Hatched from the celebrated 870 Series Line, this half-sized box provides an effective solution when space is of the essence. Get more flexibility in tight production lines or small storage facilities with all the strength and durability of MFG Tray’s standard boxes.

“We are very excited about introducing the Mini Stacking Kit to the Food Service Industry. Our storage boxes are used just as commonly in large kitchens as in small ones,” said John Thompson, MFG Tray’s President & General Manager. “This new addition came from talking to our customers, building relationships, and responding to their ever-changing needs. MFG Tray has always taken great pride in responding to change and fostering growth for our valued customers and is thrilled our product lines continue to grow along with them.”

The new Mini Stacking Box is available as a kit–consisting of two air-tight mini stacking boxes and one snap-on lid. Each kit offers secure stacking and is compatible with standard-size MFG Tray dough boxes.

Molded Fiber Glass Tray Company, headquartered in Linesville, PA, is the leading manufacturer of high-strength, glass-reinforced composite containers, trays, boxes, flats, and totes and is one of the largest employers in our region. For over 70 years, MFG Tray containers have supported businesses serious about material handling in the metalworking, plastics, electronics, food service, confectionery, farming, and pharmaceutical industries.

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doughXpress DX Series Dough/Pizza Presses

Denise Greer — Mon, 01 May 2023 00:01:41 +0000

Commercial Pizza Dough Equipment

doughXpress^® Commercial Dough Press with Interchangeable Pizza Crust Molds.

The DX series commercial single-heated upper platen dough presses are the perfect choice for medium to high production volumes. These presses are designed and engineered with production speed, efficiency, consistency, and of course, safety in mind. The lower platen is compatible with our interchangeable platens which are perfect for all sizes of pizza crusts. All our products are easy to use and do not require any degree of skill or extensive training to operate. These dough presses are an easy, affordable way to improve your production time, as well as your finished product.

The heated platens aid in dough flow, helps activate yeast for faster proofing if desired, and prevents the dough from shrinking. Pressed dough keeps air in the crust vs. sheeted dough where the air is forced out of the crust.

The variable thickness control makes it possible to achieve the desired thickness and ensures a consistent product at the same time. Pressed dough is consistent in thickness and size vs. hand tossed where the thickness and size can be inconsistent.

The DX Series dough presses feature a lower swing out platen for easy to load and unload of the dough from the press. They are perfect for medium to high production volumes, 9” to 18” (150-200/hr) or 7” to 9” (300-400/hr). Simple to operate, press dough on standard 18” flat platen or use the interchangeable platens with built in crust rings. Place on peel, top, and put right on the hearth or stone surface. It is a fast, safe, simple, mess free (no flour needed) compared to the alternative of hand tossing or sheeting/rolling your dough. These dough presses are an easy, affordable way to improve your production time, as well as your finished product.

The doughXpress® Interchangeable Platens are a way to change crust size with ease on any of the DX Series equipment. Choose one of six standard sizes, ranging from an 8” platen, to a 17” platen for a variety of crust sizes. The DXA, DXE, or DXM presses are purchased with standard 18” flat. Complete the set of sizes or add a few different sizes to your pizzeria with these Interchangeable Platens.

doughXpress® is a leading manufacturer of Food Processing Equipment for the food service industry and restaurants. doughXpress® has earned a reputation as a high-quality, top-performing line of dough presses for pizza and tortilla dough production and continues to offer new solutions from dough sheeters, mixers, dough dividers & rounders, toasters, bread slicers, grills, ovens and more! Check out our full line of products on our website or download our product catalog.

Our products are top-of-the-line but are also priced for value in today’s market. doughXpress® equipment is used around the world in pizzerias, convenient stores, club stores, sports complexes, Mexican restaurants, theaters, supermarkets, commissaries, food festivals and fairs, and family restaurants.

doughXpress®, a division of HIX® Corporation, located in Pittsburg, KS has been manufacturing the highest quality restaurant equipment for kitchens all over the world since 2002. Call us at 800-835-0606 or contact us sales@doughxpress.com Check out our full product line on our website doughxpress.com.

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Deep Dish Pan Popularity on the Rise

Denise Greer — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 17:57:14 +0000

Pizza Today names deep dish pizza a style to ‘keep an eye’ on in 2023 and beyond.

What’s more comforting than a thick, butter crust, mounds of cheese and scoops of pizza sauce? Chicago may be the city known for deep dish-style pizza, but the casserole-like nosh is making its way into pizzerias across the country. Make sure your deep dish pizza pan needs are covered with LloydPans’ complete line of deep dish pans, including:

Deep Dish Stacking Pans: Straight sided pans eliminate the need for lids when your pans are full of proofing dough.
Deep Dish Nesting Pans: Angled sided pans offer easy de-panning and nest for storage. Lids are needed for proofing in pans.
Perforated Deep Dish Pizza Pans: The unique center perforationsprovide benefits to both thick crust pizzas and deep dish pizzas that have a thicker layer of toppings. With pizza crust recipes that have seasoned oils under the dough, the raised perforations help by stopping them from leaking out during the bake.

All of LloydPans’ deep dish pizza pans come in a variety of sizes, have a round rim for safe handling and are constructed with heavy 14-gauge aluminum. They also feature our PRE SEASONED TUFF-KOTE finish that eliminates the need for messy oiling.

LloydPans

800-748-6251

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5 Products We’re Bringing to Pizza Expo

Denise Greer — Thu, 23 Mar 2023 14:23:54 +0000

Items will be available for booth purchase and shipped post-show.

From March 28 to 30, LloydPans will be at Booth No. 2351 in Las Vegas for the 39th International Pizza Expo, the world’s largest gathering of pizza professionals. We’ll be displaying the best line of pizza pans, pizza tools and foodservice equipment in the industry.

Here are 5 of our favorite products that will be available for purchase and conveniently shipped to you after Pizza Expo is over:

Bar Pizza Shovel
The Bar Pizza Shovel pan delivers the thin, crispy crust that’s a trademark of bar-style or tavern-style pizza. It’s the perfect pan for busy establishments that want to start the pizza on the pan and finish it on the deck or hearth.

Detroit-Style Pizza Pan
This pan’s sleek body design and hard coat anodized exterior is built to Motor City specifications. We’ve made these pans metal utensil safe and durable enough to withstand the punishing conditions of a high-volume pizza operation. Most importantly, our high-performance release finish means no pre-seasoning is required.

Grandma-Style Pizza Pan
Our Grandma-style pizza pans come in a variety of sizes, each with a 1-inch depth and 76 degrees angled side. These features combined with a highly conductive aluminum construction imparts the perfect crust attributes: crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside.

Sicilian-Style Pan
One of the most up-and-coming trends in the U.S. is the Sicilian-style pizza. Our pans’ deep depth allows you to easily recreate the thick, soft crust this pizza is known for.

The Equalizer
The fast, efficient multiblade rocker knife quickly, safely and perfectly cuts slices of pizza equally. Available for slices from 6 to 20 inches.

LloydPans, a U.S. manufacturer of commercial pizza pans and tools, bakeware, cookware and foodservice equipment, is located in Spokane Valley, Washington. In addition to an extensive line of standard products, LloydPans also offers custom solutions for just about anything their customers need. LloydPans’ products are sold online at www.lloydpans.com and through distributors.

LloydPans

800-748-6251

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Flatbread Pans: The perfect versatile pan

Denise Greer — Fri, 24 Feb 2023 14:50:49 +0000

Chefs will enjoy a blank canvas for pizza, desserts and global inspiration

LloydPans Flatbread Pans serve a multitude of purposes, and they are similar to pizza in that almost anything goes. There is an unending array of foodservice items that can be baked on LloydPans Flatbread Pans in multiple configurations. From traditional flatbread pizzas to flatbread desserts to pita bread and plant-based creations — you name it, flatbread satisfies the course.

Each of LloydPans Flatbread Pans features our proprietary PRE SEASONED TUFF-KOTE finish, a stick-resistant, water-based non-toxic finish that will never wear off.

Flatbread Pan

5×15 inch, 0.5-inch deep
Folded, angled rim for strength

Perforated Flatbread Pan

5×15 inch, 0.5-inch deep
Folded, angled rim for strength
Perforated for increased airflow

Rounded Corner Hex Pan

7×18 inch
Raised beaded edge for strength
Hex perforation for maximum airflow

Need a specialty Flatbread Pan? LloydPans also offers Perforated QDF40 and Hearth Bake for Artisan-Style Crusts. Visit our Flatbread Pans page for additional product specifications.

LloydPans

800-748-6251

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SpeedDine Online Ordering

Denise Greer — Wed, 01 Feb 2023 00:01:21 +0000

Experience reliable service with SpeedDine’s cloud-based online ordering—your website always works, even during peak order volumes.

SpeedDine offers the fast and reliable online experience your customers expect. Whether ordering from their phone, tablet, computer, or your branded mobile app, your customers always get the same easy, responsive brand experience, including:

Simple order flow
Historical reordering
Upselling prompts
Accurate pricing that always matches the store
Coupons are interchangeable between in-store and online
Location map and hours for pickups
Current quoted times
Dispatch messages
Saved credit cards
Split payments

Designed for Pizza

SpeedDine’s online ordering seamlessly ushers customers through the order and checkout process, optimizing the user experience. Package deals and upselling prompts are included throughout the ordering process to increase order totals. SpeedLine POS is designed for pizza and “create-your-own” pizza orders, making it flexible enough to handle the most complex orders and smart enough to accurately charge for them.

Fully Integrated With Your Point of Sale

If you’re looking for an online ordering solution, SpeedDine has you covered. Because your online ordering site is a core part of SpeedLine, you’ll spend less time on maintenance, and gain new capabilities with each new release.

Scalable

SpeedDine provides an affordable online ordering service that lets you keep more of your revenue from online orders. SpeedDine offers unlimited transactions for a low monthly fee rather than charging more as your volume increases—as your online sales increase, you pay less per order.

Secure and PCI Compliant

Whether you use SpeedDine or SpeedLine Connect, your customers’ personal payment information is encrypted for secure online transactions. Like every component of the SpeedLine software suite, SpeedLine Connect is PA-DSS validated for PCI compliance. SpeedDine uses tokenized payment information to minimize your restaurant’s PCI scope and risk.

Payment processing for SpeedDine is available in both the United States and Canada.

SpeedDine App

The SpeedDine mobile app gives your hungry customers the same streamlined ordering experience as your SpeedDine website on their phone.

The app pulls all pricing, coupon, and tax information from the point of sale terminal in the store for continued accuracy.

Reporting

Access your data with the Sales Summary report in SpeedLine Store Manager™ and SpeedLine Cloud Reporting & Analytics™ to easily view net online sales and average order size from all your remote ordering sources.

Contact SpeedLine for more information on what SpeedDine online ordering can do for you:

sales@speedlinesolutions.com | 1-888-400-9185

About SpeedLine Solutions Inc.

The world market for pizza is $128 billion each year. Delivery is rapidly growing in the pizza and restaurant industries. That’s great news for SpeedLine users, where our team develops, markets, and supports the industry’s leading point of sale solution for this large, technology-hungry industry. SpeedLine continues to successfully provide software solutions to thousands of pizza, quick service, and multi-concept restaurants and chains.

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Quik-Disks: The Superior Alternative to Mesh Screens

Denise Greer — Fri, 27 Jan 2023 17:58:05 +0000

C-stores rave over a best seller of the year

Quik-Disks, our second- and third-best sellers of the year (12-inch and 14-inch, respectively), ensure maximum crispness and are designed for various styles of ovens and baking styles. Quik-Disks are particularly beloved in the C-store category, which boomed in 2022.

LloydPans is a proud pizza pan provider for all top five U.S-based C-stores — 7-Eleven, Alimentation Couche-Tard, Speedway, Casey’s and EG America, amounting to over 24,400 locations. “Speed of service to time-starved consumers who want to get in and out of the store quickly” is a business model that fits perfectly with the “quickness” of the Quik-Disk, the Hex Quik-Disk and the Rectangle Quik-Disk.

Specifications of Quik-Disks:

Hard coat anodized 18-gauge (.040″) aluminum
No seasoning required and ready to go out of the box
Permanent finish will not chip, bake, flake, or peel off
Durable: outlasts and outperforms pizza screens
Folded flat rim for added strength and easier removal with peels
40% airflow to 60% surface ratio

LloydPans

800-748-6251

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doughXpress DMS Series Dough/Pizza Presses

Denise Greer — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 18:38:16 +0000

The DMS series dough presses are perfect for low to medium production volumes (75-100/hr.). Simple to operate, first press dough, then finish by stretching or tossing to achieve final size, place on peel, top, and put right on the hearth or stone surface. It is a fast, safe, simple, mess free (no flour needed) compared to the alternative of hand tossing or sheeting/rolling your dough. These dough presses are an easy, affordable way to improve your production time, as well as your finished product.

The manual swing away design is easy to load and unload dough from the press. The DMS-18 features a single heated upper platen. The DMS-2-18 is a dual-heat dough press. These versatile presses can be used for pressing either pizza or tortilla dough. For best results, we recommend initial grill off of tortillas on dual-heated press and finish on a doughXpress^® Tortilla Warmer.

The heated platens aid in dough flow, pressing sticky dough, and helps activate yeast for faster proofing if desired. The single heat on the DMS-18 helps keep the dough from shrinking and prevents it from sticking. The dual heat, DMS-2-18, speeds up production, enables pressing thinker products, and is capable of par-bake pizza crusts. Speeding up production and improving your finished product. Pressed dough keeps air in the crust vs. sheeted dough where the air is forced out of the crust.

doughXpress® is a leading manufacturer of Food Processing Equipment for the food service industry and restaurants. doughXpress® has earned a reputation as a high-quality, top-performing line of dough presses for pizza and tortilla dough production and continue to offer new solutions from dough sheeters, mixers, dough dividers & rounders, toasters, bread slicers, grills, ovens and more! Check out our full line of products on our website and download our product catalog.

*Interchangeable lower platens coming soon.

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Bar Pizza Shovel Rings in Holiday Season

Denise Greer — Mon, 19 Dec 2022 19:34:09 +0000

Start on the pan, finish on the deck

Before hungry patrons shovel slices of mouthwatering and craveable pizza into their mouths, pizzeria owners need a shovel of their own kind. LloydPans’ Bar Pizza Shovel is designed to allow foodservice pizza makers to start their pizzas in the pan and then conveniently finish on an oven deck.

Bar Pizza Shovel specifications:

Countless pizzas can be prepped at the same time and baked as orders come in.
After baking in the Bar Pizza Shovel, pizzas can quickly be de-panned on the surface of the oven, giving the crust the perfect finish.
Made with heavy 14-gauge aluminum construction and our proprietary PRE SEASONED TUFF-KOTE, metal utensil safe finish.

Ready to serve your loyal patrons a little bit faster and with more convenience? Get your Bar Pizza Shovel orders in before the busy holiday season. Order $250 worth of LloydPans from Dec. 21 through Dec. 31, 2022, and receive 10% off.

LloydPans

800-748-6251

LloydPans Detroit-Style Pizza Pans:

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SpeedLine Delivery & LiveMaps

Denise Greer — Thu, 15 Dec 2022 20:23:45 +0000

Drive Delivery with LiveMaps

The success of your POS starts with selecting the right tools. See the difference a system built for delivery can make.

Manage deliveries with live maps and traffic information

SpeedLine LiveMaps™ improves delivery efficiency and controls costs for restaurants. Your drivers will perform better with instant ticket information and directions sent directly to their smartphones. They simply click on the address link, and select their favorite navigation service to direct them to the correct location. Even new or fill-in drivers won’t get lost!

The system helps curb driver abuse too, with the option to pay driver fees based on optimal route distance, rather than a self-reported odometer reading.

Control deliveries and drivers efficiently with visual dispatch.
Visual expediting lets drivers handle more orders in the same time.

Visual Dispatch

Estimated return times for each driver are displayed on the screen, which helps managers and dispatchers time orders to be ready when drivers return.

Delivery Zones

Always charge the right delivery fees with custom delivery zones. Need changes? Just click and drag to adjust zone boundaries at any time. When an order is placed, LiveMaps will auto-assign the customer to a zone based on address, and will charge the specified fees for that zone.

Ensure you’re covering costs by assigning minimum charges for distant zones, and keep drivers safe by restricting deliveries to daylight hours in high-crime zones.

Drive profitability with visual analytics

Heat map views of delivery performance highlight problem zones and neighborhoods.
A map view of customer coupon usage helps you target mailings effectively. See where your sales are coming from!

Integrated Caller ID

Faster, more personal customer service is the key reason why pizza operators invest in caller ID. Integrated Caller ID speeds service by eliminating the need to ask callers for their phone numbers to enter them into the system.

It can also display active orders quickly when a customer calls to inquire about their order, or display a record of incoming calls so missed calls can be returned.

Set Accurate Expectations

Keep your customers in the loop! Quote accurate delivery and pick-up times for every order—updated automatically based on kitchen volume. Warning colors let you see instantly when a delivery has been waiting too long or a driver is late returning.

Send an automatic delivery confirmation message once a customer’s order has been dispatched, to let them know. Based on an intelligently mapped route, you can even let them know what time it will arrive!

Third-Party Delivery

Third-party delivery services like Uber Eats and GrubHub are now a fact of life for many restaurants. Unfortunately, most of these orders come in on tablets not connected to a POS, and have to be transferred manually. This takes staff away from other duties, and increases labor costs, as well as mistakes.

Integrating third-party ordering with SpeedLine POS relieves a lot of pressure, especially during peak periods. SpeedLine’s trusted technology partners funnel third-party orders directly into the POS, where they print in the kitchen just like other orders.

SpeedLine Pay

SpeedLine Pay is a mobile app + card reader solution that lets you accept chip card payments wherever your customers are: on their doorstep, curbside, or at a dining room or patio table.

It’s a win-win: customers get the convenience and credit card security they want, and your business could save hundreds of dollars each month in lower card-present processing fees and reduced chargebacks—including online payments.

More about SpeedLine Pay

Reporting and Analytics

Get up-to-the-minute delivery performance stats at a glance, or delve deep into SpeedLine’s delivery reports to analyze your delivery operation over time. Delivery-focused reports include:

Driver out the door time, on the road time, percent on-time deliveries, run size, and wait time between runs
Percent late deliveries per time period
Detailed ticket-level summary for the day’s deliveries
Hourly order type sales
Driver fees and mileage (by odometer and by suggested route)
Tip totals

Fine tune your delivery service and increase profit

Your drivers don’t get lost. Even new drivers!
Your customers know when to expect their orders—even in rush hour.
And your deliveries are on time.

Contact SpeedLine for more information on what SpeedLine LiveMaps Visual Dispatch can do for your restaurant delivery service:

Website: https://www.speedlinesolutions.com/livemaps
Email: sales@speedlinesolutions.com
Phone: 1-888-400-9185

About SpeedLine Solutions Inc.

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Peerless Ovens Innovation Continues with our Electric Ventless Ovens

Denise Greer — Thu, 15 Dec 2022 19:50:13 +0000

Peerless Electric CE61PE Deck Oven with Ventless Hood Option

No Hood? No Problem! Peerless Electric CE61PE pizza oven, with the Ventless Hood option, offers the best in quality, performance and value, eliminating the need for a costly traditional exhaust hood.

The Peerless Electric CE61PE Pizza Oven offers exclusive features including a space saving design, with electronic controls and a variable control system for better distribution of heat and better baking. The CE61PE has a total of 2 decks, each being 42″ wide x 32″ deep x 7″ high. 1″ baking stones are standard. The CE61PE holds eight (8) 16” pizzas. Now offered with an optional ventless hood and Ansul System, the CE61PE-VL50 has the flexibility of placement in your kitchen or anywhere in your facility.

With the optional ventless hood, the CE61PE-VL50 has a footprint 50″ wide x 42″ deep x 88″ high, saving valuable kitchen space without sacrificing output. The ventless hood is certified under UL710b. The Ansul R-102 wet chemical fire suppression system is available, where required.

The CE61PE is capable of cooking a variety of menu items. When you compare the affordability of the CE61PE, along with the quality of construction, its space saving design and productivity, the oven offers our customers a value that is hard to match. Peerless exceeds customer service before during and after the sale. Most parts are available for same day shipment. Peerless offers expert technical service at no charge.

Request a Quote

We believe Peerless electric ovens are best-in-class. You get quality construction for long life, a small, energy saving footprint, and the best baking ovens in the industry at the best price. Peerless electric deck pizza ovens are available in counter or floor models and can be set up at the factory for single or 3-phase. All electric ovens are factory tested for the highest satisfaction rates in the industry. Peerless Ovens has been serving the food industry for over 100 years. Our ovens are continuously improved for better function and design life. High temperature controls are standard and thermal protection is used to extend control shelf life.

Peerless ovens are used by pizza shops, Mexican restaurants, bakeries, mobile food trucks and Family Entertainment Centers. Whether powered by gas or electric, the flexibility of Peerless ovens makes them popular for all types of products and restaurants. Affordability, space saving, efficient, productive, and customer service provides our customers a value they are looking for. See what or customers are saying. https://www.facebook.com/Peerless-Ovens-108595744096/

Peerless Ovens

419-625-4514

www.peerlessovens.com

sales@peerlessovens.com

office@peerlessovens.com

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Detroit-Style Pans Enter December as Best-Seller

Denise Greer — Wed, 07 Dec 2022 14:11:18 +0000

LloydPans’ Detroit-Style Pizza Pans are the smart choice for commercial production

From the Motor City to across the country, Detroit-style pizza has been named one of the top trending and beloved pizza styles of recent years by Forbes and Yelp. The rectangular fare known for frico cheese edges, crispy, yet chewy crust, and sauce slathered on as a finishing touch has also become so popular that it has resulted in being LloydPans’ best-selling pan style of the year.

Will never rust! They’re made with heavy-duty 14-gauge anodized aluminum and PRE SEASONED TUFF-KOTE finish, which adds a release coating, eliminating the need for pre-seasoning
Are metal utensil safe and long lasting, with a durable double thick flat rim that adds strength
Have 76-degree angles, which allows nesting when empty, saving storage space

In addition to 8×10, and 10×14 inch Detroit-Style Pans, LloydPans also offers Pizza Pan Lids perfect for stacking while proofing, making your prep table more efficient.

LloydPans

800-748-6251

https://www.unifiller.com/bakery-machine/series-depositor

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SpeedLine Pay

Denise Greer — Tue, 29 Nov 2022 13:14:01 +0000

Shrink credit card processing fees and avoid delivery chargebacks.

If you’ve found it challenging to justify upgrading to EMV when a large percentage of your sales are card-not-present, SpeedLine Pay™ is the answer.

SpeedLine Pay is a mobile app + card reader solution that lets you accept chip card payments wherever your customers are: on their doorstep, curbside, or at a dining room or patio table.

SpeedLine Pay with EMV: Increase delivery profit

SpeedLine Pay could save you hundreds of dollars each month in credit card processing costs and reduced chargebacks.

Offer customers the convenience and security of EMV payments wherever they are:

At the Door: SpeedLine Pay saves you money each month in credit card processing costs and reduced chargeback liability for delivery orders. All your delivery orders get the lower card-present rate, and your customers appreciate the easy tipping, convenient tapping, and chip card security.
Curbside or on the Patio: Give your customers the convenience of making secure EMV payments from their vehicles, or at a patio table.
Dining In: Guests can avoid crowded line-ups and waits at the till by paying at the table.

Process payments at lower card-present rates

Card-present rates can be up to 40% less than card-not-present transactions when a person pays by credit card using an EMV device
Depending on order volume, with EMV payment at the door, a pizzeria with delivery could save hundreds of dollars every month in reduced card processing rates.
When used with SpeedDine, online order payments for deliveries are processed at the door as well, at the same lower card-present rates.
With online ordering representing a growing percentage of many delivery operations’ sales, SpeedLine Pay represents significant savings and risk reduction.

Reduce or eliminate liability for all delivery chargebacks

While some restaurant owners experience very few chargebacks, other operators report increasing losses every month in fraudulent delivery chargebacks. These can be costly in both lost revenue and time to dispute.
EMV payment at the door reduces this liability, adding to the savings for restaurant owners. It’s a game changer for profitable restaurant delivery.

What it includes

SpeedLine Pay iOS and Android apps.
Affordable mobile EMV bbPOS “Chipper” card reader.

For More Information

Website: https://www.speedlinesolutions.com/speedline-pay
Email: sales@speedlinesolutions.com
Phone: 1-888-400-9185

About SpeedLine Solutions Inc.

The global pizza market earns over $128 billion each year. The pizza and restaurant delivery industry is experiencing explosive amounts of growth. Our local team of experts is positioned to develop, market, and support the industry’s leading point of sale solution for this large, technology-hungry industry. SpeedLine continues to successfully provide software solutions to thousands of pizza, quick service, and multi-concept restaurants and chains.

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Globe Releases New Cheese Shredder

Denise Greer — Fri, 11 Nov 2022 19:20:23 +0000

A new, high-power shredder hits the market from Globe Food Equipment Company

Globe Food Equipment Company has added a new product to their food prep line with the GSCS Cheese Shredder. Shredding fresh cheese in house is the way to deliver the best possible taste. The Cheese Shredder is ideal for pizza shops, commissaries, institutions, and anywhere else copious amounts of cheese are utilized.

Available in 3 models with varying phases and horsepower, these machines are engineered to shred up to 65 pounds of cheese in as little as 1 minute. The large hopper will allow entire blocks of cheese to be shredded without being cut into smaller portions. Assembly is made easy by eliminating the need for tools, making the cleaning process that much simpler as well. The stainless-steel housing provides a durable and long-lasting construction.

All machines are proudly made in the USA and are backed by a one-year parts and labor warranty.

Headquartered in Dayton, Globe is a leading provider of food preparation and cooking equipment for the food service industry. Globe, part of the Middleby Corporation, offers the industry’s most complete line of mixers and slicers, along with food prep equipment, weighing systems, and gas and electric cooking equipment. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.globefoodequip.com.

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Grandma Pizzas Make End-of-Year Rise

Denise Greer — Mon, 31 Oct 2022 14:42:24 +0000

LloydPans worked with countless grandmas to develop this unique pan

Heading into the holiday season, family togetherness takes center stage, and some of the most nostalgic (and delicious) memories of childhood come straight from grandma’s kitchen. Today’s need for a quick, delicious meal has resulted in grandma-style pizzas coming full circle into commercial kitchens.

We’ve duplicated our love for grandma’s pizza with Grandma-Style Pizza Pans that can be purchased on the LloydPans website.

Specifications:

One-inch deep pans with 76° angled sides
Constructed with 14-gauge aluminum that is hard coat anodized and bakes faster than steel
Permanent, metal utensil safe, stick-resistant PRE SEASONED TUFF-KOTE finish for easy de-panning and cleanup
Pans nest inside each other when empty, maximizing storage space
Made in the USA

Purchase LloydPans Grandma Pizza Pans and get started on the unmistakable taste grandma would be proud of.

LloydPans

800-748-6251

www.lloydpans.com

sales@lloydpans.com

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Globe Releases New Cheese Shredder

Denise Greer — Thu, 06 Oct 2022 20:22:35 +0000

A new, high-power shredder hits the market from Globe Food Equipment Company

All machines are proudly made in the USA and are backed by a one-year parts and labor warranty.

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Total Care by Unifiller

Denise Greer — Thu, 06 Oct 2022 13:28:12 +0000

Unifiller Systems Inc., a global leader in portioning equipment and a subsidiary of the Linxis Group of Companies, is pleased to introduce their new Total Care by Unifiller product that includes the app and Bluetooth-enabled device.

“Total Care by Unifiller” is available for pre-sale starting Sept 2022 for North American customers and was launched officially at IBIE 2022, the bakery industry’s biggest event.

The product is a simple plug-and-play unit that offers Unifiller customers long-term advantages at a minimal cost. Designed by Unifiller’s R&D team, the Bluetooth device syncs with any Unifiller machine to transmit equipment usage information to a mobile phone, tablet, or desktop running the app. Customers can then upload, store, and track content on a Unifiller-specific framework.

Sonia Bal, Director of Global Marketing at Unifiller Systems, says, “The app will revolutionize how Unifiller customers interact with their equipment. Its cloud connectivity, data tracking, easy recipe management, and predictive maintenance will minimize downtime and ensure machines are ready for crucial production times, such as the upcoming holiday season.”

According to Derek Lanoville, Product Development Technologist at Unifiller, “Thanks to product’s facilitation of easy machine set-up, process documentation, employee training, recipe storage, and rapid parts ordering, customers can future-proof themselves against lost productivity during periods of staff turnover or equipment downtime.”

The units are ready for pre-sale and are available to existing and future customers.

Unifiller, a subsidiary of the Linxis Group, is a global leader in specialized equipment for the food, bakery, pharmaceutical, and cosmetics industries. The group consists of leading companies focusing on mixing technologies, ingredient dosing systems and automated portioning systems. Through its various subsidiaries, the Group employs approximately 800 people worldwide. With 5 global offices and a dealer network of 80 dealers, Unifiller equipment can be found at the production plants of some of the world’s most well-known brands. Inquire today for a no-obligation consultation.

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Add the RediHEAT Heated 5-Pie Delivery Bag to your line-up!

Denise Greer — Thu, 29 Sep 2022 14:16:29 +0000

The RediHEAT Heated 5-Pie Delivery Bag offers a safe, cost-effective way to satisfy hot food delivery needs. This customer favorite consists of a high-quality thermal bag made of premium materials for superior temperature retention, a patented heating element secured in a special pocket, an internal wire rack for stability, and cord that plugs into a wall outlet prior to delivery, taking only 4-5 minutes to reach the optimal heating temperature of 180 degrees Fahrenheit. This product is available in red or black and comes in two sizes:

16-inch bag holds five 16” pizzas (17.25” x 17.25” x 5”)
18-inch bag holds five 18” pizzas (19.25″ x 19.25″ x 12″)

Easy to Use
After the pizza is out of the oven and boxed, insert the boxes into the delivery bag, close the bag, and disconnect the bag from the cord for delivery. The combination of the heating element, and thermal qualities of the bag will ensure your pizza stays hot and fresh for 45 minutes, like it’s right out of the oven! Our products are all made in the USA and come with a 2-year manufacturer’s warranty.

Founded in 2003 in Cleveland, Ohio, RediHEAT, Inc. is focused on developing the highest quality heated delivery solutions for restaurants and catering companies. Whether you are delivering one meal or many, you can count on RediHEAT to meet your high standards. Learn more: www.rediheat.com.

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Lighten Your Load with Light Weight Dough Boxes

Denise Greer — Thu, 29 Sep 2022 13:34:14 +0000

Whether you’re churning out products for a large-scale operation or catering for a small crowd, the weight of your processing equipment needs to be a determining factor when readying your team with the right tools for the job. Lighten your workload by using MFG Tray’s new lightweight dough boxes.

At MFG Tray, we understand how hard you are working, so we worked just as hard to help improve your process. In response to customer feedback about the weight of most dough boxes, we developed a special line of our light weight molded fiberglass boxes to help your days run smoother. Keep reading to learn more about our innovative light weight material and how it can improve your production process.

Light Weight Food Handling Solutions

Food safety is essential, and so is keeping your employees happy and healthy in the workplace. Providing equipment that can be easily lifted, moved, and stacked is a vital component of a productive working environment.

With foods such as bread and pizza doughs, storing them in lightweight containers can help ensure your goods are protected through all stages; proofing, storage, and transportation. But unlike plastic and wood which are susceptible to bending and warping under heavy loads, fiberglass handling equipment maintains its integrity in the long run. The model food service handling solution will not only protect your goods and increase your efficiency, but will also reduce bad batch concerns and give you the return on investment you deserve.

Lightweight doesn’t have to mean less strength. MFG Tray’s line of light weight dough boxes have the same durability as our standard containers but at only 40 percent of the weight. Moreover, they can safely handle temperature changes between -60 and 250 degrees Fahrenheit. Additionally, they can be easily cleaned in conventional, chemical, or steam-cleaning dishwashers.

If you’re producing any kind of bread dough, you know that moisture and humidity play a huge part in how your product turns out. That’s why MFG created a line of fiberglass dough boxes with securely attached lids that are resistant to moisture and humidity. You’ll get the physical benefits of light weight storage without worrying about quality control.

Use Quality Equipment

Whether you’re moving food products around a factory floor or preparing them in your restaurant for distribution, it’s essential to use the best equipment available. Fiberglass trays, boxes, and containers are easily cleaned with conventional methods, reducing the risk of cross-contamination.

For particularly dense or heavy foods, a lightweight storage container can drastically improve your productivity and safety. Your team will be less likely to cut corners when moving heavy products, and all operations will be more accessible for every employee.

MFG Tray Has Your Back

Producing doughs to feed the masses is backbreaking work. From bending and lifting heavy loads to keeping food safety at the top of mind, there’s a lot to consider regarding proper material handling in food service.

At MFG Tray, we’re proud to work with some of the best brands in the business, helping them churn out quality products to keep consumers coming back. Head to our product page to learn more about our light weight dough boxes and other commercial kitchen products. If you do not see what you need, contact us today and let us know how we can help.

Visit MFG Tray at Pizza & Pasta NE in Atlantic City, NJ October 16-17, 2022 @ Booth # 827

Molded Fiber Glass Tray Company | TF: 800 458.6050 | www.mfgtray.com | info@mfgtray.com

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SpeedLine LiveMaps

Denise Greer — Mon, 26 Sep 2022 19:40:24 +0000

Drive Delivery with LiveMaps

The success of your POS starts with selecting the right tools. See the difference a system built for delivery can make.

Manage deliveries with live maps and traffic information

The system helps curb driver abuse too, with the option to pay driver fees based on optimal route distance, rather than a self-reported odometer reading.

Control deliveries and drivers efficiently with visual dispatch.
Visual expediting lets drivers handle more orders in the same time.

Visual Dispatch

Dispatching delivery drivers from a map view is simply more intuitive than a list of orders on a screen. Dispatchers don’t need to know every street; they can easily group orders together for delivery by touching pushpins on the map. Estimated return times for each driver are displayed on the screen, which helps managers and dispatchers time orders to be ready when drivers return.

Delivery Zones

Ensure you’re covering costs by assigning minimum charges for distant zones, and keep drivers safe by restricting deliveries to daylight hours in high-crime zones.

Drive profitability with visual analytics

Heat map views of delivery performance highlight problem zones and neighborhoods.
A map view of customer coupon usage helps you target mailings effectively. See where your sales are coming from!

Integrated Caller ID

It can also display active orders quickly when a customer calls to inquire about their order, or display a record of incoming calls so missed calls can be returned.

Set Accurate Expectations

Third-Party Delivery

SpeedLine Pay

SpeedLine Pay is a mobile app + card reader solution that lets you accept chip card payments wherever your customers are: on their doorstep, curbside, or at a dining room or patio table.

More about SpeedLine Pay

Reporting and Analytics

Get up-to-the-minute delivery performance stats at a glance, or delve deep into SpeedLine’s delivery reports to analyze your delivery operation over time. Delivery-focused reports include:

Driver out the door time, on the road time, percent on-time deliveries, run size, and wait time between runs
Percent late deliveries per time period
Detailed ticket-level summary for the day’s deliveries
Hourly order type sales
Driver fees and mileage (by odometer and by suggested route)
Tip totals

Fine tune your delivery service and increase profit

Your drivers don’t get lost. Even new drivers!
Your customers know when to expect their orders—even in rush hour.
And your deliveries are on time.

Contact SpeedLine for more information on what SpeedLine LiveMaps Visual Dispatch can do for your restaurant delivery service:

Website: https://www.speedlinesolutions.com/livemaps
Email: sales@speedlinesolutions.com
Phone: 1-888-400-9185

About SpeedLine Solutions Inc.

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Unifiller Systems +Series Depositors Launch

Denise Greer — Fri, 23 Sep 2022 17:28:20 +0000

Unifiller Systems, a global leader in portioning equipment and a subsidiary of the Linxis Group, is pleased to announce the launch of the +Series Depositors, digitally controlled pneumatic depositors.

The +Series Depositors are digitally controlled pneumatic depositors that possesses advanced features such as pre-charge, splash reduction, and deposit pressure profiling. Compared to the original depositors, the +Series can handle more complex applications such as ones that require smaller deposits.

According to Sonia Bal, Director of Global Marketing, the +Series Depositors, officially launching at this year’s IBIE 2022 event, blend the power of pneumatic machines with digital precision. Using a smart device connected via bluetooth, customers can control speed, volume, splash reduction, pre-charge, and deposit pressure profiling for the most accurate deposits.

The +Series Depositors are built for ease of use and cleaning. No special training is required to operate the machines, and detailed explanations and video instructions are provided for advanced functions. All electrical components are enclosed in a wash-down case that will withstand tough, industrial wash-down conditions and fills IP69 safety protocols.

The +Series Depositors are designed to connect to Unifiller’s cloud-based Total Care App which provides real time data analytics. Any machine settings and recipe adjustments can be digitally controlled through Total Care App.

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Long Pizza Pans Score Touchdown with Commercial Pizzerias

Denise Greer — Fri, 23 Sep 2022 17:17:43 +0000

LloydPans’ demonstrates revolutionary rectangular pizza pan solution

At LloydPans, we have an extensive pizza pan solutions team dedicated to improving the quality of our existing pans, developing new pans and finding ways to troubleshoot pizza makers’ pain points. One of our newest pans, the Long Pizza Pan, is a long rectangular-shaped pizza pan that can measure up to 108 square inches. This is a great solution for pizzerias and foodservice operations producing pan pizza. From birthday pizza parties to football season gatherings, this pan makes a pizza great for sharing.

Long Pizza Pan specifications:

12 inches long: serves 1-2 people with 4, 4×3-inch slices
18 inches long: serves 2-4 people with 4, 4×4 ⅕-inch slices
27 inches long: serves 4-8 with 8, 4×3 ⅜-inch slices

Each pan is 4 inches wide and 1.5 inches deep
Folded rim for added strength and safety in handling
Durable 14-gauge hard coat anodized aluminum
Permanent and metal utensil safe PRE SEASONED TUFF-KOTE finish for easy de-panning and cleanup
Made in the USA

Present your customers with this impressive style of pizza served on a longboard, taking the next pizza party to new dimensions!

LloydPans

800-748-6251

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The RediHEAT Heated 2-Pie Delivery Bag is the Perfect Fit

Denise Greer — Thu, 18 Aug 2022 15:15:38 +0000

This complete, ready-to-use heated delivery system offers a safe, cost-effective way to satisfy hot food delivery needs. The RediHEAT Heated 2-Pie Delivery Bag consists of a high-quality thermal bag made of premium materials for superior temperature retention, a patented heating element, and cord that plugs into a wall outlet prior to delivery, taking only 4-5 minutes to reach the optimal heating temperature of 180 degrees Fahrenheit. This product comes in a variety of sizes:

16-inch bag holds two 16″ pizzas or 3 to 4 smaller pizzas (17.25″ x 17.25″ x 5″)
18-inch bag holds two 18″ pizzas or 3 to 4 smaller pizzas (19.25″ x 19.25″ x 5″)
20-inch can hold two 20″ pizzas or 4 to 5 smaller pizzas (21.25″ x 21.25″ x 5″)

Easy to Use
After the pizza is out of the oven and boxed, insert the boxes in the delivery bag, close the bag, and disconnect from the cord for delivery. The combination of the heating element, and the thermal qualities of the bag will ensure your pizza stays hot and fresh for 45 minutes, like it’s right out of the oven! Our products are all made in the USA and come with a 2-year manufacturer’s warranty.

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Sicilian-Style Pizza Pans Brings Taste of Italy to the States

Denise Greer — Wed, 17 Aug 2022 18:00:58 +0000

LloydPans’ popular line of Sicilian-Style Pizza Pans recreate thick, soft crust.

Regional-style pizzas are booming in popularity as U.S.-based pizzerias have started serving everything from New York- to Detroit-style. And one region in particular started one of our favorites: Palermo, Sicily. Sicilian-style pizza has a thick, spongy, fluffy base that only LloydPans Sicilian Pizza Pans can mimic Stateside. Our pans’ deep depth allows Sicilian pizza makers to easily recreate the original, and each Sicilian-Style Pizza Pan features our stick-resistant PRE SEASONED Tuff-Kote finish that eliminates the need for pre-seasoning and makes pan cleanup a breeze — even with those tight Sicilian-style corners!

LloydPans Sicilian-Style Pizza Pans also come with:

Nesting 76-degree angles that allow for nesting when empty, saving storage space
A double thick flat rim that adds strength and long-lasting durability
Heavy duty 14-gauge aluminum that transfers heat in an effective and timely manner

And, don’t forget Sicilian Pizza Pan Lids. Our lids make your prep table more efficient with easy stacking.

LloydPans

800-748-6251

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Electro-Mate Automated Cake Shell Border Decorating System

Denise Greer — Mon, 08 Aug 2022 19:35:12 +0000

Unifiller Systems Inc., a global leader in portioning equipment and a subsidiary of the Linxis Group of Companies, is pleased to introduce the launch of the Electro-Mate: an automated cake shell border decorating system intended to help bakeries with growing production volumes boost productivity.

The Electro-Mate is compatible with the Deco-Mate, making it the perfect addition for Unifiller customers who wish to expand the Deco-Mate’s applications or for an intuitive interface to simplify operator use. Its onboard computer enables operators to fine-tune settings and save recipes, allowing for faster machine setup, consistent results, and minimal training.

Sonia Bal, Director of Marketing at Unifiller Systems, says, “Deco-Mate with Electro-Mate automates the shell bordering of round and sheet cakes for easier application, without injury or strain to the worker. Automated equipment, especially machines designed specifically with ergonomics in mind, are an excellent solution for protecting businesses from LABOR SHORTAGES that result from employees working in discomfort and sustaining injuries, if not burnout. The Decomate with Electro-Mate automates the process of applying borders to cakes by eliminating the need to repeatedly squeeze a pastry bag.”

With the Electro-Mate, bakeries can significantly save time, reduce waste, and minimize the risk of employee injuries while boosting cake decorating productivity. For more information visit https://www.unifiller.com/bakery-machine/electromate.

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SpeedDine Online Ordering

Denise Greer — Mon, 25 Jul 2022 00:01:43 +0000

Built on leading cloud technology, with SpeedDine online ordering you will experience virtually no maintenance downtime; your website always works, even when order volume peaks.

SpeedDine offers the fast and reliable online experience your customers have come to expect. Whether customers order from their phone, tablet, computer, or your branded mobile app, they get the same easy, responsive, mobile-friendly brand experience, including:

Simple order flow
Upselling prompts
Accurate pricing that always matches the store
Any coupon set up in the store can also be used online
Location map and hours for pickups
Current quoted times Dispatch messages

Designed for Pizza

Designed to optimize the user experience, SpeedDine’s online ordering guides customers smoothly through the order and checkout process, and increases order value with package deals and upselling prompts. Since SpeedLine POS was designed for pizza and “create-your-own” orders, it’s flexible enough to handle even the most complex orders, and is smart enough to charge for them.

Fully Integrated With Your Point of Sale

If you’re looking for an online ordering solution, SpeedDine has you covered. Because you’re online ordering site is a core part of SpeedLine, you’ll spend less time on maintenance with SpeedDine, and gain new capabilities with each new release.

Scalable

SpeedDine provides an affordable online ordering service that lets you keep more of your increasing online revenue. Rather than charging more as your volume increases, SpeedDine offers unlimited transactions for a low monthly fee. The savings scale: as your online sales increase, you pay less per order.

Secure and PCI Compliant

Whether you use SpeedDine or SpeedLine Connect, your customers’ personal payment information is encrypted for secure online transactions. Like every component of the SpeedLine software line, SpeedLine Connect is PA-DSS validated for PCI compliance. SpeedDine uses tokenized payment information to minimize your restaurant’s PCI scope and risk.

Payment processing for SpeedDine is available in both the United States and Canada.

SpeedDine App

The SpeedDine mobile app puts your brand in front of customers every time they pick up their phone. You’ll be able to give hungry customers the same streamlined ordering experience they get on your SpeedDine website, but without searching.

Similar to the SpeedDine online ordering sites, each SpeedDine App pulls all pricing, coupon, and tax information from the point of sale terminal in the store, so it’s always accurate.

Reporting

Know what you’re selling online. With the Remote Order Sales Summary report in SpeedLine Store Manager™ and SpeedLine Cloud Reporting & Analytics™, you can view net online sales and the average online order size from all your remote ordering sources.

Contact SpeedLine for more information on what SpeedDine online ordering can do for you:

Website: https://www.speedlinesolutions.com/speeddine
Email: sales@speedlinesolutions.com
Phone: 1-888-400-9185

About SpeedLine Solutions Inc.

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The Virtual Restaurant Industry Is Now Helping Small Pizzerias And Restaurants

Denise Greer — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 18:12:06 +0000

In the past, only large national brands such as Denny’s, Chuck E Cheese, Applebee’s, Chili’s, Outback, and Hooters have had a virtual brand associated with their brick and mortar locations. However, today, many smaller restaurants have joined the virtual food revolution. Small restaurants are finding that virtual brands increase online orders that go directly to their bottom line, as they don’t require additional overhead nor labor.

In 2020, the United States virtual restaurant & ghost kitchens’ market was valued at $201.75 Million, having increased from $32.75 Million in 2016. Looking forward, the US market is forecasted to reach $1,014.3 Million by 2027, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 25.63%, between 2021 and 2027.

“Not all virtual brands are the same” says Greg Murphy, CEO of Virtual FOODS. “Partnering with a virtual restaurant company can be confusing. One should consider the impact on their business. Will you have to inventory additional ingredients? Will you have to make new menu items or follow new recipes, train staff on new items, or will the virtual brands allow your menu items to remain as is? What are the fees and commissions? Are you obligated to continue even if it turns out the virtual brand is not a good fit? All of these questions should be considered.”

Murphy added, “We’ve found small restaurants prefer our no-risk business model:

$1,500 to $4,000 additional income per month,
no contracts,
no fees,
tablet & printer at no cost,
receive full menu pricing,
no mandatory purchases,
our restaurants become our exclusive partner for their neighborhood,
We pay up to twice per month, and never ask for money.

More information about Virtual FOODS is available at http://virtualfoods.net

About Virtual FOODS

Virtual FOODS is one of the largest virtual restaurant owners in the United States. The company specializes in winning orders on DoorDash, GrubHub, and UberEat, known collectively as “the food marketplace.” Virtual FOODS owns:

Six virtual restaurant brands: Wings, Subs, Salads+Wraps, Pasta,
Cheesesteaks and Pizza.
70+ local online virtual restaurants, across the country.
Two brick-n-mortar pizzerias.

Virtual FOODS knows the pizza restaurant business. Virtual FOODS is large enough to have negotiated special terms with the food marketplace, which enables them to win more orders for their restaurant partners, and pay them to make the food.

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Cloud Reporting and Analytics

Denise Greer — Thu, 07 Jul 2022 13:20:56 +0000

The Power to Make Sound Decisions.

Make business decisions based on real-time data accessible anywhere at any time. Cloud Reporting and Analytics provides the ability to:

Review dashboards of key metrics and easily drill into the underlying data when investigating further.
Filter data by time period, store(s), and more to focus on your key targets.
Get email alerts when a value varies from the threshold you set.
Export data, reports, or dashboards to various formats such as Excel, CSV, or PDF.
Summarize the data from one, two, or all of your locations or compare them side by side.
Advanced AI technology creates accurate trend lines and forecasting.

Reporting in the Cloud

Cloud Reporting & Analytics includes dashboards for:

Today and Yesterday – Designed to provide a single-day overview of key metrics within your business. At a glance, you can see your daily sales, discounts, voids, labor costs, and much more. You can drill down into the details with a simple click to better understand what is happening and why.
Weekly/Monthly and Quarterly/Yearly – Review the historical performance of your restaurant and analyze its trends. With up to 3 years of historical data, you can see a breakdown of everything from net sales to comp values. These dashboards allow you to identify trends to help you manage your business accordingly.
Delivery Performance – The Delivery Performance dashboard provides an overview of key delivery metrics within your business. Review your on-time vs. late deliveries, average daily dispatch minutes, delivery minutes, delivery trip size, number of deliveries per hour, and much more.
Coupon & Discounts – The Coupon and Discounts dashboard provides an overview of coupon performance and other discounts that have been used/given. See your highest performing coupons, average coupon value, discount totals, comps, credits issued and used, and voids. You can even map how coupons are used across your market area to help direct your marketing efforts.
Notable Activity – The Notable Activity dashboard allows you to view potentially unusual activity in your restaurant, such as discounts after a ticket is saved, voids after a ticket is closed, and changes in online ordering hours.
Remote Order Sources – The Remote Order dashboard gives you a breakdown of your external orders, whether it’s from your online ordering site, DoorDash, Uber Eats, or other ordering services. Easily compare the performance of your remote order services to determine which are performing well or not so well.
Third-Party Delivery – See how your in-store deliveries stack up against deliveries made using third-party delivery drivers. This dashboard shows on-time vs. late pickups, the average pickup time, and more, giving you the insight needed to determine if third-party delivery is meeting your delivery expectations.
Store Comparison – If you’re a multi-store owner, compare your locations’ key metrics side by side in one view. Now there is no longer a need to have multiple browser tabs or reports open to check on or compare the performance of all your locations.
Customer – Detailed heat maps and charts show you exactly where your customers are located, what areas your orders are coming from, and how much they are spending. You can also see which areas new customers are coming from or existing customers are returning from, helping you direct your marketing campaigns to the right places.

As long as you have a web-accessible device, you’ll be able to login into your account and get real-time data on your restaurant. You can set up Pulse Alerts in Cloud Reporting & Analytics to automatically email you when a certain threshold you’ve set has been reached for almost any dashboard metric such as voided tickets or late deliveries.

Contact SpeedLine for more information on what cloud reporting and business analytics can do for you:

Website: https://www.speedlinesolutions.com/speedline-analytics
Email: sales@speedlinesolutions.com
Phone: 1-888-400-9185

About SpeedLine Solutions Inc.

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LloydPans Flatbread Pans Create Shareable and Versatile Products

Denise Greer — Thu, 23 Jun 2022 15:27:01 +0000

Flatbread makers are choosing LloydPans for baking performance, efficiency

The summer pizza party continues at LloydPans, and what’s a better way to satisfy your consumers than by adding flatbreads to your menu? When developing our line of Flatbread Pans, we started by looking at the shape and size of most restaurant flatbreads. We knew that if we designed a pan perfect for an oval or rectangular flatbread, we would increase baking performance and efficiency. Next, we looked at the required perforations needed to impart the perfect, crispy crust. Our design research paid off, and our food solutions experts are proud to show off our exceptional line of Flatbread Pans.

Flatbread Pan

5×15 inch, 0.5-inch deep
14-gauge aluminum with PRE SEASONED TUFF-KOTE release finish
Folded, angled rim for strength
Made in the USA

Perforated Flatbread Pan

5×15 inch, 0.5-inch deep
14-gauge aluminum with PRE SEASONED TUFF-KOTE release finish
Folded, angled rim for strength
Perforated for increased airflow

Rounded Corner Hex Pan

7×18 inch
14-gauge aluminum with PRE SEASONED TUFF-KOTE release finish
Raised beaded edge for strength
Hex perforation for maximum airflow

Perforated QDF40

8×18 inch
18-gauge aluminum with PRE SEASONED TUFF-KOTE release finish
QDF40 perforations
Flat folded rim for strength and aid for peel access

Hearth Bake for Artisan Style Crust

8×16 inch and 12×24 inch
Designed to bake in a fast bake (calibrated) conveyor pizza oven and emerge with the special crispness associated with hearth oven baked pizzas
18-gauge aluminum with PRE SEASONED TUFF-KOTE release finish

LloydPans

800-748-6251

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The RediHEAT Heated Food Delivery Bag, Always Deliver your Food Hot!

Denise Greer — Tue, 21 Jun 2022 15:26:35 +0000

The RediHEAT Heated Delivery Bag offers a safe, cost effective way to satisfy your customer’s hot food delivery demands. Measuring 20″ x 13″ x 13″ – this versatile bag will carry pasta, wings, ribs, or burgers – you name it – and get it there hot! This complete, ready-to-use heated food-delivery system includes the bag, heating element, cord, and a sturdy insert for added stability. Our high-quality electric food bags are made with a patented electronic heating system to keep your food hot for 45 minutes. All of our delivery bags and heaters are proudly made in the USA and we guarantee our work with a 2-year manufacturer’s warranty on each heater. Each bag has a special pocket for the heater which keeps the heating element secure inside the bag so that it doesn’t move around during delivery. The cord plugs into a regular wall outlet, no special equipment or transformers are required. It takes about eight minutes from a cold start to heat your bag. Once you come back from delivery and the bag is plugged in, it usually takes about 4-5 minutes to reach the optimal heating temperature of 180 degrees Fahrenheit. After the pizza is boxed and out of the oven, insert the pizza boxes in the bag, close the bag and disconnect for delivery. Your cord stays in your shop and you’re ready to go. Your drivers don’t have to do anything different. The heater always stays in the bag and the combination of the heater and the thermal qualities of the bag will make sure your pizza stays hot all the way until it reaches your customer.

RediHEAT, Inc., founded in 2003, based in Cleveland, Ohio is focused on developing heated delivery solutions for restaurants and catering companies. RediHEAT offers a safe cost-effective way to satisfy your customer’s demands. Whether you are delivering only one meal or over 100, you can count on RediHEAT’s quality designed product line-up to meet your high standards. Visit our website at www.rediheat.com.

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Lighten Your Load with Light Weight Dough Boxes

Denise Greer — Tue, 07 Jun 2022 18:02:31 +0000

Light Weight Food Handling Solutions

Use Quality Equipment

MFG Tray Has Your Back

Molded Fiber Glass Tray Company | TF: 800 458.6050 | www.mfgtray.com | info@mfgtray.com

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Sprizza 40 Pizza Spinner

Denise Greer — Mon, 16 May 2022 17:12:11 +0000

Bench model cold system for spinning pizza dough. This machine reproduces the manual dexterity of the pizza-maker as closely as possible by imitating this unequaled delicateness. The original patented micro-rolling system makes the pizza base without heating, simultaneously with the same kind of result as would be obtained by a skillful pizza-maker, without any alteration of the dough.

The UNIVEX STANDARD means you will receive the highest quality product and total customer satisfaction.

Since our founding in 1948, Univex Corporation has grown to become a leading U.S. manufacturer and distributor of superior quality mixers, slicers, dough processors, ovens and prep equipment for the restaurant, hotel, pizzeria, bakery, catering and institutional industries.

We Love To Explore New Worldwide Destinations.

Today, Univex products are well known for their rugged engineering that keeps them running for decades…competitive pricing, which makes them a remarkably good value…and solid innovation, including critical safety features that have become the industry standard.

Based in Salem, New Hampshire, Univex has sales offices throughout North America as well as a network of over 1,000 dealers who supply Univex equipment to tens of thousands of food service operators worldwide. Let us supply you with the ideal solution for working more efficiently.

Visit us at www.univexcorp.com

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No more screens! LloydPans Quik-Disks Produce Pizzas Pronto

Denise Greer — Thu, 12 May 2022 19:40:02 +0000

Pizza disks ensure maximum crispness, minimum headache

LloydPans offers its customers three separate styles of pizza disks. Replacing screens in large segments of the pizza industry, our three main styles of pizza disks are designed for various styles of ovens and baking styles.

Quik-Disks

Feature a 40% airflow to 60% surface ratio. The Quik-Disk is a superior alternative to thin mesh screens and is the standard for medium crust pizza in conveyor ovens.

Hex Quik-Disks

Designed with a unique hexagon shape perforation pattern with 50% airflow for the thinnest and crispiest pizza crust on the market.

Hearth Bake Disks

Made with an irregular-shaped hole pattern by design; makes it possible for pizzas that are baked in a conveyor oven to emerge with the same type of special golden crust appearance that was once only possible in a hearth bake oven.

Other features of our Disks include:

No pre-seasoning required due to PRE SEASONED TUFF-KOTE finish
Durable construction stops cyclical replacement issues
Holes are resistant to carbon build up and plugging
Integrated flat rim does not trap food debris
Easy cleanup saves time and labor
NSF approved (QDF40)

LloydPans

800-748-6251

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FOODTEC ANNOUNCES OrderIQ with Pay-at-the-Table EMV-integrated, ordering device drives service efficiency and fights chargebacks

Denise Greer — Fri, 06 May 2022 12:31:22 +0000

FoodTec Solutions, an industry leader in Point-of-Sale platforms for quick serve and pizza restaurants, announces the release of OrderIQ^TMwith Pay at the Table.

OrderIQ^TMis FOODTEC’s proprietary table-side, order-taking device that remotely pushes orders from a hand-held device to the kitchen. OrderIQ^TM has be redesigned to run on a new, easier-to-carry device, but also includes an EMV terminal that can take and process credit cards at the table. The benefits to restaurants management are immediate:

Wait staff efficiency – No need to run back to POS to process payment.
Fight chargebacks with processing by EMV.
Smaller form factor makes it easy to carry, hold and use.
Scan Gift Cards and Coupons at the table
Apple Pay compatible

“Labor challenges has forced today’s restaurants to do more with less,” said Andrew Bounas, FoodTec Solutions CEO. “The public is coming back to dine-in restaurants, but there is less staff to cover the tables. Every minute counts to the guest experience. Pushing orders directly to the kitchen, and then taking payment at the table reduces the number of runs back to the POS. Tableside efficiency means staff is more available to expand orders and turn tables faster.”

“We have listened to FoodTec customers and their staff and designed for a device that fits easily in the hand,” Bounas continues, “We also improved the UI so it’s easier to find items in larger menus. Pilot customers have reported that their mobile-device-savvy restaurant guests have adapted easily to the pay-at-the-table process, much like their European counterparts have done for a number of years.”

OrderIQ^TMwith Pay at the Table is part of the FoodTec Solutions product set that include POS-powered mobile devices for Labor Management, Performance Reporting, Inventory Management and Consumer-facing Ordering and Loyalty. FoodTec’s popular DeliveryIQ^TM App will also now support Pay-at-the Door via an integrated EMV terminal.

About FoodTec Solutions

FoodTec Solutions, Inc., based in Needham, Massachusetts, is the leading and award-winning provider of POS technology and related solutions for the pizza and delivery industry. For thousands of client sites in the US and internationally, FoodTec provides a full-suite of applications for POS, back office, on-line/mobile ordering, and comprehensive corporate office solutions for any size operator including marketing, loss prevention, and centralized database management solutions. Leveraging an array of cloud-based and store resilient technologies, FoodTec’s single platform is extremely robust and economical to operate.

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Deep Dish Pizza Expands Beyond Windy City Roots

s9800073 — Wed, 20 Apr 2022 11:20:29 +0000

LloydPans digs deeper with Chicago Deep Dish Pan

Chicago-style deep dish pizzas are known for their deep, buttery crusts layered with ingredients to create the pizza’s uniquely thick look. LloydPans Deep Dish Pizza Pans come in 1.5” and 2.25” depths, and both come in a variety of diameters. The Chicago-inspired Deep Dish Pizza Pan is the perfect pan to help pizzerias and foodservice operations recreate the popular pizza that Chicago is known for.

However, deep dish’s popularity is spreading beyond the confines of Chicago, and the uniquely thick pizza needed a tried-and-true pan to help pizza makers add this fan favorite to their menus. Thus, LloydPans added the Deep Dish Pizza Pan to its lineup.

LloydPans Chicago Deep Dish Pizza Pans come with patented PRE SEASONED TUFF-KOTE (PSTK) finish. PRE SEASONED TUFF-KOTE (PSTK) eliminates the need for pre-seasoning, messy oiling of pans and offers an unparalleled durability built for commercial kitchens. The coating also makes the depanning/cleanup process a breeze. And, LloydPans Chicago Deep Dish Pans include additional features:

Can be stacked dozens high, stable for easier carrying
Ideal for proofing dough
Less expensive, since separators are not needed
1.2″ clearance between pans
Round rim for safe handling
Heavy 14-gauge aluminum
Available in PRE SEASONED TUFF-KOTE (PSTK) finish or bare aluminum

LloydPans

800-748-6251

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SpeedLine Launches SpeedLine 8 with Cloud Reporting & Analytics

s9800073 — Mon, 04 Apr 2022 14:12:34 +0000

SpeedLine Solutions Inc. has launched SpeedLine 8 with Cloud Reporting & Analytics.

SpeedLine 8 brings new features and integrations to reporting, online ordering, and more. Some of the most notable features of this release are Cloud Reporting and Analytics, enabling users to see real-time reports of key metrics in their restaurant on any web-enabled device to help make more informed decisions. The integration with DoorDash Drive allows stores to request DoorDash Drive drivers at times of in-house delivery driver shortages.

“In the past two years, with the ongoing pandemic, we have seen much of our world advance digitally, and pizza is no different,” John deWolde, SpeedLine’s President & CEO, says. “Pizza continues to lead the evolution in the digital food ordering world. With SpeedLine 8, store owners can access their hourly, daily, weekly, monthly, and annual sales, promotions, and delivery performance in simple, easy-to-read dashboards and drill into the underlying data with a single touch anytime, anywhere. Multi-unit owners or franchisors can compare their store’s performance in a single view.

SpeedLine 8 focuses on simplifying processes with new features and upgrades that will save time and create peace of mind for pizzeria staff, management, and owners. Users can look forward to added fields on tickets, additional tip management options, increased coupon functionality, and enhanced reporting features.

“We believe that our company must continue evolving and advancing our products as the industry evolves, providing our customers with the tools for success in their business. We are proud that SpeedLine 8 will save pizzeria owners’ time, helping them see deeper into their business metrics to support their decision making, and helping to increase their profitability,” says John deWolde, SpeedLine’s President & CEO.

Learn more at Cloud Reporting and Analytics.

About SpeedLine

The leading provider of innovative solutions for pizza point of sale, SpeedLine (www.speedlinesolutions.com), provides technology solutions for pizza and delivery, quick service, and multi-concept restaurant chains. SpeedLine POS solutions help restaurants and chains operate more efficiently and profitably.

Contact Information:

Lexie Wynne, Marketing Specialist, SpeedLine Solutions Inc.

lwynne@speedlinesolutions.com or 1-888-400-9185 ext. 3326

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New veg prep machines: an even more perfect cut by Sammic

studio98 — Fri, 01 Apr 2022 00:01:37 +0000

Working towards continuous improvement, major changes have been made to the Sammic vegetable cutters. With two product ranges, ACTIVE with fixed speeds which is extremely easy to use, and ULTRA, with variable speed and advanced features offer 1,000 kg production,

New discs and grids: a perfect cut

Firstly, the cutters have been adjusted to the maximum to improve the cut with a renewed design improving #theperfectcut of the current models. These adjustments are especially noticeable in the dice cut. The adjusted machine, together with the new FC discs for slicing and the FMC grids, guarantees a clean-cut, with no waste and no liquid generated.

New removable shredding discs: maximum hygiene

In addition to renewing the machine, exclusive SH shredding discs have been developed, the most hygienic on the market. These discs can be removed without using tools, making them easy to clean in the dishwasher and preventing raw material from accumulating on the nerves.

Force Control & Brushless technology: maximum efficiency

The variable speed cutters have a brushless motor. This engine offers maximum efficiency since it maintains torque throughout the entire speed range. Brushless motors also occupy less space, weigh less, are quieter and, since they don’t require ventilation, the air/water-tightness on the machines is better

The machine is also designed with the exclusive “force control system”: the screen shows the force exerted by the machine at all times, and an acoustic warning can be programmed to a certain force level to optimize the cutting result by only using the correct force on each product. The new Force Control system is the only way to visualize the force operators apply to a food processor. This incredible advancement was made to train operators with ant skill levels in the kitchen. An impossible task without this tool.

Combi models: veg prep and food processor

As in the previous range, the range of cutters is complemented with combined veg prep and food processor models. They all have the benefits of the new adjustments to the machine, new discs, and grids, and, since they are all variable-speed models, they have all the benefits of brushless technology.

They are available with different types of cutter heads; combi models have a 5.5 or 8-liter hopper and advanced functions.

Visit us at www.sammic.us or contact us at usa@sammic.com or call (224) 307-2232

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Detroit-Style Pizza Pans Lead Regional Craze

s9800073 — Tue, 29 Mar 2022 16:20:33 +0000

Regional-style pizzas spreading like sauce across the country

Regional-style pizzas are booming in popularity, thanks to pizza makers across the country who are perfecting the stylistic approach to each while baking with new twists. Detroit-Style Pizza Pans are LloydPans’ best sellers, leading the way for a number of reasons.

Detroit-style pizza is rectangular, traditionally topped with sauce, then cheese, then toppings. The unique nature of Detroit-style comes in the crust, which is semi-thick (not as thick as deep dish), light and airy. The trademark crunch that shines through in the dough is a consumer fan favorite, no doubt a reason that Detroit-style pizza is a hit from coast to coast.

LloydPans’ Detroit-Style Pan is easy to maintain and the best choice for commercial production. Additionally, LloydPans Detroit-Style Pizza Pans:

Are made with a 76-degree angle, allowing for nesting when empty, saving storage space
Will Never Rust! Heavy-duty anodized aluminum with PRE SEASONED-TUFF KOTE finish
Provide stick-resistance, which is metal utensil safe and long lasting
Have lids available for stacking while proofing, making prep more efficient

L loydPans, a U.S. manufacturer of commercial pizza pans and tools, bakeware, cookware and foodservice equipment, is located in Spokane Valley, Washington. In addition to an extensive line of standard products, LloydPans also offers custom solutions for just about anything their customers need. LloydPans’ products are sold online at www.lloydpans.com and through distributors.

LloydPans

800-748-6251

www.lloydpans.com

sales@lloydpans.com

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Compact Active and Ultra cutters: main differences

studio98 — Tue, 01 Mar 2022 00:01:33 +0000

The new Compact cutters that have just been launched are available in two versions: Active and Ultra. Let’s take a look at the differences.

Speed range

The main difference between the Active and Ultra lines is the speed range. While the Active model (K-41) has one speed, the Ultra model (KE-4V), just like all other cutters-emulsifiers manufactured by Sammic, has variable speed control.

Variable speed gives the cutter greater versatility, as it can adjust to the product or to the amount of product to be treated.

Furthermore, in the model with variable speed, the machine is equipped with Brushless technology. The main advantage of this technology is that motor torque is maintained throughout the speed range, meaning that a high speed does not affect the machine’s performance.

Ultra line: Advanced timer

Ultra-models are equipped with a timer that can be set for a predefined time, making it possible to see the time remaining at all times. This function is particularly useful for standardizing processes.

Built-in programs and program customization

Thanks to the combination of variable speed and timer, the Ultra model has specific built-in programs for fine or coarse chopping. These programs combine different speeds and times to optimize parameters and obtain uniform and consistent results in each case. In addition to the two built-in programs on the machine, the KE-4V cutter allows the user to create up to 9 custom programs. In this way, by combining different speeds and different times, the user can standardize their recipes to always obtain the same result automatically and without being aware of the machine.

Control panel

The Active cutter boasts a control panel with a simple design, enabling highly intuitive use.

The Ultra model has an advanced control panel that responds to the features offered. The panel is digital, with an LCD color display. Offering highly intuitive use, this panel provides all available information at a single glance. This gives the user maximum control of the process underway. Furthermore, the advanced control panel simplifies the notification of operating errors, facilitating the maintenance and repair of the machine.

Asynchronous motor vs. Brushless technology

The Active cutter is equipped with a high-power ventilated asynchronous motor that offers maximum performance at fixed speeds.

The Ultra cutter has maximum efficiency Brushless technology. This technology is synonymous with optimal performance at any speed. As we mentioned above, brushless motors are highly efficient, making it possible to exert the same force at all speed ranges. They also generate less noise, weigh less, and, given that they do not need ventilation, they improve the water tightness of the machines.

Visit us at www.sammic.us or contact us at usa@sammic.com or call (224) 307-2232

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LloydPans’ Proprietary Finish Bakes Better, Saves Money Offers No Comparison

studio98 — Sun, 27 Feb 2022 20:32:51 +0000

LloydPans’ proprietary finish — Pre-Seasoned Tuff-Kote (PSTK) —is stick-resistant, eliminates the need for seasoning and is metal utensil safe. What more could a pizzeria want in a pizza pan? Just don’t call our unique pan finish a coating. Most pan coatings, as the name implies, are “painted” on the pan and eventually will wear off. LloydPans does things a little differently.

We anodize the aluminum pans that we manufacture and then apply a proprietary finish that actually seeps into their hardened surface and is later baked — not painted — on them. PSTK is a permanent finish that is inseparable from the pan … it won’t peel, bake, flake or scratch off.

LloydPans PSTK finish ensures a return on investment for every pan purchased. The pans do not need to be seasoned prior to first use — in fact, LloydPans recommends against it. And the result? Excellent release along with the elimination of hours of smoky and smelly work, not to mention other related costs including oiling pans and running ovens. LloydPans builds pans that can stand up to the everyday rigors of commercial kitchens, and their lifespan can be measured in years, not bakes.

LloydPans, a U.S. manufacturer of commercial pizza pans and tools, bakeware, cookware and foodservice equipment, is located in Spokane Valley, Washington. In addition to an extensive line of standard products, LloydPans also offers custom solutions for just about anything its customers need. LloydPans’ products are sold online at www.lloydpans.com and through distributors.

LloydPans

800-748-6251

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Grandma Pizza Pan Popularity Spans Across Regions

studio98 — Fri, 25 Feb 2022 15:39:52 +0000

LloydPans’ produces an extensive line of Grandma-Style Pizza Pans that would make Grandma proud

Regional-style pizzas are booming across the United States, and the Grandma-style pizza, which got its start in Long Island-based kitchens, is gaining steam past the Empire State.

Just like Detroit-style pizzas and Sicilian-style pizzas, there’s more to this pizza style than just a name. Grandma pizza is a concept innovated from inside the Italian home, then evolved into a meal meant for staff to share together after a hard day of commercial kitchen work.

Grandma pizzas generally have these attributes:

A thin, soft, crisp crust
A square or rectangular shape
It’s cooked in an olive oil-coated pan and covered in a thin layer of mozzarella cheese and uncooked or canned tomatoes
Sauce may be slathered on first, but can also top the cheese
Dough is stretched and pressed quickly, topped and put directly into the oven

LloydPans has designed Grandma-Style Pizza Pans that would make any matriarch thrilled. Each of our Grandma-Style Pizza Pans features:

One-inch deep with 76 degree angled sides
Highly conductive 14-gauge aluminum
Stick-resistant Pre-Seasoned Tuff Kote (PSTK) finish that is permanent, non-toxic and eliminates the need for pre-seasoning
Nesting capability when empty, maximizing storage space

In addition to the Grandma-Style Pizza Pans, LloydPans also produces Pan Separators for stacking and proofing, making kitchen time more efficient. After all, Grandma doesn’t have time to waste, why should you?

LloydPans

800-748-6251

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“Quick fix” bowl clamp to improve the user experience

studio98 — Tue, 22 Feb 2022 17:11:24 +0000

The new “quick fix” multi-purpose bowl clamp was designed to facilitate the work of users who work continuously with Sammic blenders. The two main functions of this support are to support the device in the bowls or cooking vessels on the one hand and, on the other, to provide comfortable and balanced handling of the blender.

We present the new “Quick fix” multi-purpose bowl clamp that improves user comfort when working continuously with the Sammic blenders. This support is valid for any blender arm that can be interlocked for continuous work. Thus, it can be used for the XM range from the series 30 and TR/BM from the 350 models.

Although all Sammic blender models have a logical size and weight within their range, they are large machines that can cause discomfort to users who work with them continuously. Therefore, this ergonomic support provides two main functions: to facilitate handling the machine with the hands and to support the device in the bowls.

Support the machine in the bowls
This accessory serves to support the blender in the bowl. Its shape and design have been used in all kinds of bowls or cooking vessels. It also works on the clamp sliding frame. Thus, thanks to this clamp, the blender can work continuously, supported by the bowl with high stability (remember that this accessory must always be used under the supervision of the person handling the machine).
Better handling of the blender
The “quick fix” clamp also functions as a grip. With the clamp mounted on the blender, the user can hold the machine with both hands, with two support points at a fixed distance from each other. In this way, the user shares the machine’s weight, maintains a better balance, and achieves greater control of the blender. This translates into less stress on the user’s arms and body and facilitates the use of strength when required.

Easy to disassemble and wash

In addition to improving the user’s experience and ergonomics, the clamp does not require tools for assembly or disassembly, thus being very easy, rapid, and safe to use. It can also be cleaned under the tap or even in the dishwasher.

Visit us at www.sammic.us or contact us at usa@sammic.com or call (224) 307-2232

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doughXpress NEW Full Color LCD Touch Screen Dough/Pizza Presses

studio98 — Fri, 18 Feb 2022 20:37:45 +0000

Our dough/pizza presses now feature new full color LCD touch screen controllers. Easily control the temperature and time with this new digital controller. Individually controlled temperature on dual heat machines. Cycle counter and up to 4 user presets are available. With the all-new LCD touchscreen, it is easier than ever to operate! Check out our website flyer for more information on which models feature this new controller.

Shown is the new DM-18, our manual clamshell dough press. It is an economic manual pizza dough press that is perfect for low to medium production volumes (75-100/hr). It is a fast, safe, simple, mess-free (no flour needed) alternative to hand tossing or sheeting/rolling your pizza dough. An all-new LCD touch screen makes the DM-18 easier than ever to use.

Also shown here is one of our redesigned D-TXE-2-18 commercial dual-heat dough press. We’ve made operation easier by moving all the controls to the front of this redesigned housing. The controller allows for the use of dual heat, upper heat only or no heat, making it the perfect choice for all types of products. This electric model lowers operator fatigue and is simple to use.

doughXpress® is a leading manufacturer of Food Processing Equipment for the food service industry and restaurants. doughXpress® has earned a reputation as a high-quality, top-performing line of dough presses for pizza and tortilla dough production and continue to offer new solutions from dough sheeters, mixers, dough dividers & rounders, toasters, bread slicers, grills, ovens and more! Check out our full line of products on our website and download our product catalog.

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New Pizza Box Drives Far Better Consumer Insights, Sales and Engagement

studio98 — Mon, 07 Feb 2022 17:00:25 +0000

Scottsdale Arizona, LeaderLogic’s RealRatings® Division announces the availability of their new Pizza Box Technology, that drives improved consumer engagement and far better consumer insights.

RealRatings www.myrealratings.com is a leader in consumer insights, and has just completed the design of a patent pending technology that helps pizza restaurants drive sustainable growth and profitability. The technology provides a way for the consumer to quickly engage with the product through a fun activity that also provides instantaneous consumer satisfaction insights. These insights provide an opportunity for pizza restaurants to get instantly notified if a customer posts a negative review through the engagement tool. This allows a store manager to intervene prior to a customer posting negative ratings on social channels including Google, yelp and other influential social communities. This is important as slight reductions in social ratings can cost a pizza restaurant hundreds of thousands of dollars in annual revenue. The technology also provides a means of engagement that can be used for consumer coupon incentives to drives repeat sales.

The straightforward design is a standard pizza box with a circle or other suitable shape that allows the consumer to draw their experience with the food and/or the service on the top of the box. Then they simply take a picture of the box and submit it for the opportunity to receive coupons or other incentives. The pending patenting technology, also calls for the use of box designs for drawing contests, crowdsourcing activities and a wide range of consumer insights and engagement tools. The technology can also be used on chicken buckets, and other food packaging in order to glean far better consumer insights and engagement.

LeaderLogic, LLC is now in the process of seeking a licensing arrangement with an exclusive licensee.

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Varimixer Increases Warranty to Four Years

studio98 — Sat, 05 Feb 2022 20:59:32 +0000

Varimixer is excited to announce a four-year warranty on all bench and floor mixers. The warranty is standard on all applicable mixers purchased after January 1, 2022.

Varimixer is a more than 100-year-old mixer company with a well-established reputation for excellence in Europe. Providing 2 to 4 times the industry standard warranty coverage in North America allows us to share the confidence we have in our product with our new and existing customers. This warranty covers Kodiak, V-Series and Ergo mixers only, which includes all mixers from 10 to 150 quarts. “The quality, durability and reliability of the Varimixer brand sets a standard in mixer warranties. Customers can enjoy peace of mind on their Varimixer purchases for four years.” commented Todd Clem, Vice President of Sales.

Varimixer and Varimixer USA are divisions of The Middleby Corporation, a global leader in the foodservice equipment industry. The Varimixer brand is a leading provider of commercial mixers for over 105 years, headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark. For more information on Varimixer USA, visit the company’s website at www.varimixerusa.com.

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Stronger, smarter, better! – The new VITO VL frying oil filter

studio98 — Mon, 31 Jan 2022 09:56:30 +0000

VITO AG, the German market leader for filtration systems announced the launch of a new product to fulfill the rising need for high-quality and easy to use filtration systems for deep fryers: The VITO VL oil filter system.

The frying oil filter is simply placed inside your deep fryer and filters your frying oil at service temperature. Oil savings of up to 50%, an increased oil quality and reduced workload around the fryers while being one of the safest options are the result.

Being the most powerful in-tank filtration system VITO ever built, the VL filters over 26 gallon of oil per minute while pressing the used oil through a pure cellulose filter paper for an optimal microfiltration which results in a perfectly clean frying medium.

The new VITO VL is significantly stronger than is predecessors and was enhanced with a lot of important design features to improve the well-known user friendliness and optimize the filtration process. VITO has always been very versatile, making it possible to get a great filtration no matter what fryers are used, or the kitchen is set up. By adding a new technology to the new VITO VL this versatility has even increased!

Featuring the innovative technology VITOconnect you are now able to connect the filtration system to your local Wi-Fi, bringing your kitchen into a new era without the need of changing your entire fryer setup. The filtration system will send usage data into a web-based cloud where the kitchen operator can remotely access detailed information about usage, generate reports, set email notifications and alerts to stay on top of the frying oil management. Even oil quality measurements can be added manually to store this data and get a long-term overview about oil quality changes. “Our VITOconnect feature targets all kitchen operators who want to become more sustainable and future oriented by adding smart technology equipment to their operation. Our cloud-based program will be free of charge, making seamless documentation and following standard operation procedures when it comes to your frying oil care as easy as never before” so Andreas Schmidt, CEO, VITO AG.

The made in Germany oil filter will be available in the USA starting in January 2022 and has already won one of the most prestigious awards in Europe: The 2021 Smart Label Innovation award which recognizes the most intelligent solutions to improve the professional hospitality sector with focus on quality, technology, and research to shape the trends of the future.

Get more information through VITO AG’s USA subsidiary VITO Fryfilter, Inc. I www.vitofryfilter.com I +1-847-859-0398

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McCook Cold Storage

studio98 — Tue, 18 Jan 2022 20:45:36 +0000

McCook Cold Storage is family owned and operated since 2006. We are a food grade storage warehouse in the Chicagoland area providing multiple temperature zones such as freezer (0F) and cooler (35F). We also offer an odor controlled cooler (35F) for pesky, smelly items other cold storages won’t touch. This cooler is protected by a divider so the odor cannot affect the rest of the warehouse.

We are SQF Level 2 certified, clean, modern, and up to date with our equipment and technology. We offer many services including floor loading and unloading, cross docking, custom traceability, EDI, and bar code tracking. We have a secure online portal where you can find many reports including inventory, shipping, and activity data. This portal also allows you to place your release orders online.

Our warehouse is centrally located just outside Chicago, IL. We are near all major highways and easily accessible. We offer ample truck parking, but pride ourselves on our quick, efficient turn times. With an appointment, a truck can be in and out of here within 2 hours!

Our set up procedure is quick and hassle free. Call us for a free quote!

McCook Cold Storage 708-387-2585 8801 W. 50^th St. McCook, IL 60525 www.mccookcold.com

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New Ambient Cooling Conveyor for Cracker Systems Increases Efficiency, Reduces Footprint

studio98 — Mon, 13 Dec 2021 21:03:41 +0000

New conveyor design is more efficient to operate, easier to clean and maintain.

ROBESONIA, Pa., December 10, 2021 – Reading Bakery Systems (RBS), a leading global manufacturer of snack production systems, introduced a new ambient cooling conveyor that efficiently cools crackers before entering packaging in a more‐compact footprint.

Prior to entering packaging, crackers must be cooled down to a specific temperature. If the crackers are not cooled to the correct temperature, condensation can occur in the sealed package, which compromises snack product texture and shelf life. Final product moisture and temperature control is critical to success.

“The new Thomas L. Green Ambient Cooling Conveyor design is a win‐win for cracker manufacturers, as it is more efficient to operate and easier to clean and maintain. It also reduces energy consumption, energy waste and employee safety hazards.” said Cameron Johnston, director, engineering RBS.

The new cooling tunnel system is modular, allowing customers to add multiple sections to suit their plant or process needs. Each module is equipped with upper and lower fans, each with individual speed controls. Operators can control the amount of air blown across the top and bottom of the crackers via touchscreen control screens that makes changes quick and simple.

Additionally, maintenance has been streamlined and made safer. Air filtration cartridges can be handled without ladders and can be changed or cleaned without the use of tools. Air handling blowers can be accessed at ground levels, again not requiring ladders.

To learn more about the new ambient cooling conveyor for crackers, please visit www.readingbakery.com, call +01 610.678.5890 or connect with RBS via social media.

Reading Bakery Systems is a world‐leading manufacturer of innovative baking and process systems for the global snack food industry. Reading Bakery Systems provides processing solutions capable of producing a wide range of snack products, continuous mixing solutions for the food industry and oven profiling and consulting services. Company brands include Thomas L. Green, Reading Pretzel, Exact Mixing and Reading Thermal. Reading Bakery Systems is a Markel Food Group Company. For more information concerning equipment and services provided by Reading Bakery Systems, visit www.readingbakery.com.

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Centerline by Hobart Edge Series Slicer Offering Features New Models

Scott Wiener — Tue, 02 Nov 2021 20:51:00 +0000

Medium duty Centerline by Hobart slicer with 10in cutting knife.

TROY, Ohio (November 2, 2021) — Hobart, the premium commercial food equipment manufacturer known for designing and building some of the most reliable, must-have equipment in the industry, has announced the availability of two new slicers: Centerline by Hobart Edge10 (10-inch knife) and Edge14 (14-inch knife). The two slicers add to the company’s current offering of Edge slicers featuring 12- and 13-inch knives.

The Centerline by Hobart Edge slicers are part of a line of simple food prep equipment for kitchens seeking quality and reliability at an affordable price. They are ideal for operations that don’t need advanced technology features or those without high-volume production and continuous-run time requirements.

“This slicer offering builds on our commitment of providing kitchens with quality, reliable slicing solutions,” said Carolyn Bilger, marketing director, Hobart Food Equipment Group. “They include features that make them easy to use and that provide operator assurance.”

Both the Edge10 and 14 slicers feature a chrome-plated carbon steel knife that stays sharp to support dependable slicing performance and extend knife life. A top-mounted ceramic stone sharpener allows the operator to hone in 15 seconds for a consistently sharp knife edge, and it is removable and submersible for simple cleaning and sanitation.

A removable carriage, meat grip and product deflector allow operators to take the parts to a sink for easier cleaning and sanitation. The Edge10 and 14 slicers both feature a one-piece anodized aluminum base with fewer crevices where bacteria could grow. The carriage and knife cover are also anodized aluminum for maximum sanitation and minimal cleanup time.

To provide operator assurance, the Centerline by Hobart Edge10 and 14 slicers have a permanently mounted ring guard that protects the knife during operation and cleaning. The Edge14 slicer also has a no-volt release — in the event of power loss, the operator must restart the slicer before being able to operate it again.

Both slicers feature a 45-degree product table that requires less mechanical pressure from the operator during use, plus a Poly-V belt drive system that extends the belt life and produces optimal slicing results. This belt system also features fewer parts, making it more economical and faster to service and repair.

The Edge10 slicer has a 1/3 hp motor and the Edge14 slicer features a 1/2 hp motor.

For more information, visit the Centerline by Hobart Edge Series Slicer product page.

About Hobart

At Hobart, an ITW Food Equipment Group LLC brand, it is our mission to provide premium food preparation equipment that foodservice and food retail professionals can trust to work hard and deliver quality, consistent results day in and day out, empowering them to focus on what they love most — creating great food for great people. From one plate to one thousand, Hobart helps you satisfy every appetite. Whether you need to mix, chop, grind or peel, our legendary equipment is the perfect partner. Backed by our nationwide network of 1,500 factory-trained service technicians, we’re always nearby to install, maintain and service your equipment. Hobart is part of ITW Food Equipment Group LLC (a subsidiary of Illinois Tool Works Inc.) and is proud to be an ENERGYSTAR® Partner of the Year since 2008. Explore Hobart by visiting Hobartcorp.com, by connecting with us on Facebook at Facebook.com/hobartcorp or by contacting your local Hobart representative at 888-4HOBART.

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LloydPans Launches New Bar Pizza Shovel

Scott Wiener — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 12:32:00 +0000

New pizza pan perfect tool for making popular bar- or tavern-style pizzas

Is it a pizza pan or a peel board? It’s both! LloydPans new Bar Pizza Shovel is the perfect pan to make authentic bar-style pizza. The innovative new pan allows pizza makers to start a pizza in a pan and then finish it on an oven’s deck.

By starting a pizza in a pan, pizzerias and foodservice operations gain convenience and speed. Countless pizzas can be prepped at one time, and baked as orders come in. After a quick bake in the pan, the pizzas can be quickly depanned right on the surface of the oven to give the crust the perfect finish.

Each Bar Pizza Shovel is made in the USA and features the following:

Heavy 14-gauge aluminum construction
Our proprietary PSTK® finish that requires no seasoning
Metal-utensil safe coating

LloydPans

800-748-6251

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Demand for Efficient Order Handoff Inspires OrderHQ Lockers

Scott Wiener — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 19:54:00 +0000

Smart solution powered by advanced software platform reduces dwell times and provides enterprise data visibility

MASON, OH (September 1, 2021) — Apex Order Pickup Solutions, a leading global provider of self-serve automated pickup solutions for use in foodservice, retail and b-to-b ecommerce, and Welbilt, Inc. (NYSE:WBT), a leading global provider of commercial foodservice equipment, today announce the launch of OrderHQ, a smart locker series that integrates with existing point of sale and other back-of-house management systems to make it easier for restaurants to offer quick and convenient order pickup experiences.

The 3rd generation of smart lockers designed by Apex, the OrderHQ Series will be manufactured by Welbilt’s Merco® brand in the United States and sold under both the Apex and Merco brands.

Contactless pickup in seconds

The OrderHQ Series automates the last inch of the digital journey, providing customers and delivery service providers with a secure, quick, and easy way to pick up their order and be on their way. Order-ready notifications are sent at the optimal time to minimize wait time and include a unique pickup code to authenticate at the locker. The compartments also feature indicator lights to help guide customers to find their order for pickup. The entire pickup process lasts less than 10 seconds.

Enhanced data visibility

Powered by ApexIQ software, the OrderHQ locker solution provides restaurant operators data insights to enhance the customer experience and improve efficiency for off-premises orders. Using enhanced sensing technology combined with integration to front and back of house systems, operators will know the time it took to prepare and load the order, as well as the dwell time of the order in the pickup locker. This helps operators minimize dwell time and maintain food quality while gaining valuable insights into their operations.

Increasing labor efficiency

The OrderHQ Series offers both Flow-Thru and Front-Load options. The lockers come in floor and countertop models to optimize usage within a variety of restaurant footprints. The system is also easily scalable by adding lockers as needed. Branding options are available to allow operators to design the lockers as an extension of their brand experience. Employees can now focus almost exclusively on making and loading orders: the order load is frictionless, while the order hand-off is automated. This significantly reduces the amount of labor required to manage off-premises orders.

“With OrderHQ, restaurant and foodservice operators have a secure and contactless way to streamline order fulfillment and pickup,” said Apex Order Pickup Solutions Chief Executive Officer Mike Wills. “This next-generation design incorporates features to further streamline the operational experience and make it easier for their team members to load orders into the locker and move on to the next customer.”

Commenting of the joint launch of the OrderHQ Series, Nick Patterson, Vice President and Managing Director at Merco, said: “Restaurants and foodservice operators have increasingly turned to Apex to help them successfully offer contactless order pickup options during the pandemic and provide expert guidance in making this process as efficient as possible. The launch of the OrderHQ Series brings together two leaders in the foodservice industry and expands the solutions Merco can offer restaurant operators around the world.”

The new OrderHQ Series will be on display during The Show Beyond The Show live broadcast from Welbilt Headquarters on Thursday, September 2 and at FSTec in Dallas, TX at Apex Order Pickup Solutions Booth 602.

About Apex Order Pickup Solutions

Apex is a leading global provider of self-serve automated pickup solutions for use in foodservice, retail and b-to-b ecommerce. The Apex Heated Pickup Station was a recipient of the 2019 Kitchen Innovations Award from the National Restaurant Association. Apex contactless order pickup solutions are in use in over 5,000 locations globally. Apex is headquartered in Mason, Ohio. For more information, visit www.apexorderpickup.com.

About Welbilt, Inc.

Welbilt, Inc. provides the world’s top chefs, premier chain operators and growing independents with industry-leading equipment and solutions. Our innovative products and solutions are powered by our deep knowledge, operator insights, and culinary expertise. Our portfolio of awardwinning product brands includes Cleveland, Convotherm®, Crem®, Delfield®, Frymaster®, Garland®, Kolpak®, Lincoln®, Manitowoc® Ice, Merco®, Merrychef® and Multiplex®. These product brands are supported by three service brands: KitchenCare®, our aftermarket parts and service brand, FitKitchen®, our fully-integrated kitchen systems brand, and KitchenConnect®, our cloudbased digital platform brand. Headquartered in the Tampa Bay region of Florida and operating 19 manufacturing facilities throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia, we sell through a global network of over 5,000 distributors, dealers, buying groups and manufacturers’ representatives in over 100 countries. We have approximately 4,600 employees and generated sales of $1.2 billion in 2020. For more information, visit www.welbilt.com.

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NEW from Lincoln: The Lincoln 2424 Aperion Impinger Conveyor Oven

Scott Wiener — Mon, 16 Aug 2021 15:50:00 +0000

New Port Richey, FL August 16, 2021 – Lincoln, a leading Welbilt brand of commercial cooking equipment, launches its new high performance midsize conveyor oven: The Lincoln 2424 Aperion Impinger. This unique product is brimming with features designed to maximise efficiency without ever compromising on the quality Lincoln is renowned for.

The Lincoln 2424 Aperion Impinger is Lincoln’s fastest cooking oven, thanks to its dual blower motors and higher output elements, which help to reduce cook times by up to 20% versus traditional impingement ovens.

Independent top and bottom air control means it is easy to set air flow, eliminating the need for different finger configurations to optimize cook performance.

Safety is key with this product. The front location of easy-to-use, intuitive touch controls means there is no need to reach across a hot conveyor to re-program a recipe.

And say goodbye to the frustrations of cleaning hard-to-reach areas – the Lincoln 2424 Aperion Impinger® has an exclusive hinged, removable front door, making it easy to remove the conveyor and standardized, 2 piece finger components.

The 2 year parts and labor warranty backed by 40 years of Lincoln reliability allows you the peace of mind to focus on what matters in your business.

In addition, the 24″ x 24″ cooking area means a high capacity in a compact footprint. Not only that, but this oven is electric and ventless, as built-in catalysts allow for ventless, single oven operation.

The Lincoln Aperion will debut at the International Pizza Expo Show on August 17-19 in Las Vegas, Nevada in the Welbilt booth #947. For more information about Lincoln and its product range, please visit www.lincolnfp.com.

About Welbilt, Inc.

Welbilt, Inc. provides the world’s top chefs, premier chain operators and growing independents with industry-leading equipment and solutions. Our innovative products and solutions are powered by our deep knowledge, operator insights, and culinary expertise. Our portfolio of award-winning product brands includes Cleveland, Convotherm®, Crem®, Delfield®, Frymaster®, Garland®, Kolpak®, Lincoln®, Manitowoc® Ice, Merco®, Merrychef® and Multiplex®. These product brands are supported by three service brands: KitchenCare®, our aftermarket parts and service brand, FitKitchen®, our fully-integrated kitchen systems brand, and KitchenConnect®, our cloud-based digital platform brand. Headquartered in the Tampa Bay region of Florida and operating 19 manufacturing facilities throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia, we sell through a global network of over 5,000 distributors, dealers, buying groups and manufacturers’ representatives in over 100 countries. We have approximately 4,600 employees and generated sales of $1.2 billion in 2020. For more information, visit www.welbilt.com.

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Take control of food cost with Delfield Smart Make Table

Scott Wiener — Mon, 16 Aug 2021 15:44:00 +0000

REDUCED FOOD WASTE with Delfield’s Smart Make Table Scale, powered by ProMeasure software

INCREASE PROFITABILITY through reduced food waste with Delfield’s Smart Make Table Scale, powered by the ProMeasure Portioning software

IMPROVE CUSTOMER SATISFACTION while reducing food cost by increasing consistency and quality across menu items

INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY AND ACCURACY with patented real-time visual and audio feedback that allows kitchen crews to properly prepare items with minimal training

FULLY INTEGRATED SOLUTION requires zero screen touches and can keep up with the fastest crew members

POWERED BY GREENGENIUS, Delfield’s most energy efficient, environmentally friendly hydrocarbon-based refrigeration system

Fresh Solutions, Fit for You 800.733.8821 | delfield.com

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Restaurant Self-Service Order & Payments

Scott Wiener — Tue, 03 Aug 2021 18:46:00 +0000

Short Staffed? Microworks POS Kiosks and QR Code Ordering.

When customer demand is on the rise save time and help staff meet demand with kiosk ordering stations and QR code menu ordering.

Self Service products are in high demand. Designed to address short-staffed restaurants and peak ordering shifts, Kiosk Ordering Stations and QR Ordering and Payments give customers new ways to order and pay.

Save Time and Skip the Line

Instead of waiting in line for counter service, customers can order directly via the Kiosk stations loaded with the restaurant’s unique WebOrder menu, which allows customers to order and pay directly on the screen.

Kiosk Stations provide:

Reduced labor costs
Improved customer experience
Added payment options
Easy loyalty program registration

Reduce Wait Time at the Tables

QR Ordering provides customers with a way to place orders and pay via their mobile devices simply by scanning a QR Code. Restaurants provide the code and instructions printed on a receipt or can design table tents.

Guests can simply scan, order, and pay without waiting for staff, especially during understaffed and peak meal times.

Easily meet order demands during a labor shortage
Supplement staff via self-ordering automation
Reduce order wait times
Increase table turnover rate
Integrates with WebOrder and Prism POS
Tightly integrates with WebOrder and Prism POS
Order via mobile device anywhere with a QR Code
Secure, contactless payments when guests are ready to pay
Capture emails for marketing database with opt-in/out

Current WebOrder customers can quickly leverage their existing menu, pricing, and mobile user interface for both Kiosk and QR Ordering.

If you are not yet online with WebOrder, learn more and Demo now.

Customers love self-service options and the ability to order quickly and receive their orders faster. And with the increase in table turnover rates and reduced waiting time, restaurants can increase the number of customers they can serve, regardless of staff levels. Customers can order and pay right away or leave the check open until they are ready to close out their order and pay.

Get a Quote Today!

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Globe Releases New Line of Vacuum Packaging Machines

Scott Wiener — Mon, 02 Aug 2021 18:41:00 +0000

Globe Food Equipment Company is excited to announce a new line of vacuum packaging machines. This addition to Globe’s food prep category includes 3 models with standard and advanced features. Globe Vacuum Packaging Machines preserve sealed food 3 to 5 times longer than traditional storage methods, improve food prep processes and help reduce waste.

The three models offer 10-inch or 16-inch removable seal bars and 6 m³/hr or 20 m³/hr moisture resistant pumps. All models offer stainless steel construction and domed lids for added durability, as well as curved inner tanks for easy cleaning.

The Globe Vacuum Packaging Machines comes standard with 2 fill plates and are backed by a 1-year parts and labor warranty.

Headquartered in Dayton, Globe is a leading provider of food preparation and cooking equipment for the foodservice industry. Globe, a privately-held business, offers the industry’s most complete line of mixers and slicers, along with meat choppers, weighing systems, and gas and electric cooking equipment. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.globefoodequip.com.

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Flippin’ Good Dough Boards, Boxes & Trays

Scott Wiener — Tue, 20 Jul 2021 14:04:00 +0000

MFG Tray dough boxes offer optimal dough protection. They readily integrate into small and large production pizza and baking operations for improved product handling and storage. The secure and tight stacking capability protects and extends product life. MFG Tray’s composite construction ensures years of dependable service.

MFG Tray dough boxes are offered in three depths, 3?, 4.5? and 6? in two standard colors (white and gray) although custom colors are available. Optional dollies are available for ease of transport throughout the operation and snap-on lids for added product protection during proofing or storage, making them perfect for catering and other mobile applications. We always suggest the use of plastic utensils to protect your investment.

MFG Tray dough boxes may be used intermittently in temperatures ranging from -60° to 250° F (-51° to 121° C). MFG Tray dough boxes safely handle items to be refrigerated or frozen; they perform exceptionally well in flash freezing applications. The composite construction ensures dimensional stability without warping or sagging, regardless of changes in temperature or humidity. They may be cleaned in commercial, high-temperature and chemical dishwashers or steam cleaned. The smooth, nonporous surface of composite products resists odors, stains and mildew and is not harmed by detergents

MFG Tray dough trays & boxes are NSF Listed.

MFG Tray’s broad line of products accommodates all aspects of food handling ranging from preparation, storage and merchandising and includes proofing boards and boxes, pan extenders, prep and storage containers, dough trays and boxes, and display, serving, and cafeteria trays.

Molded Fiber Glass Tray, MFG Tray, is a leading manufacturer of high-strength, glass-reinforced composite containers, trays, boxes, flats, and totes for material handling in the metalworking, plastics, and electronics assembly industries, as well as in food service, confectionery, and pharmaceutical processing. The company continually develops customized solutions for specific material-handling challenges and applications. Customers are encouraged to contact MFG Tray to discuss any unique handling and design requirements.

MFG Tray products bring an array of performance differentials to material handling applications, including high strength-to-weight ratios, corrosion resistance, temperature stability, and dimensional stability with high load-bearing capacities. MFG Tray products combine outstanding performance features with long service life to ensure exceptional value.

MFG Tray is a division of Molded Fiber Glass Companies (MFG), a world leader in reinforced polyester composites.

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Wood Stone Launches New Fire Deck Automatic 9660 Oven

Scott Wiener — Thu, 01 Jul 2021 17:42:00 +0000

New oven includes smart controls and improved heat management with an updated burner design.

Bellingham, WA, July 1, 2021 – Wood Stone Corporation, a leading manufacturer of stone hearth and specialty commercial cooking equipment, has officially launched the Fire Deck Automatic 9660 stone hearth oven, complete with updated smart controls, improved heat management, and a new burner design.

The user-friendly, high-production FA 9660 oven with full-featured touchscreen and smart controls delivers the firepower and throughput that Fast Casual Pizza operators need to produce more consistent, quality pizzas per hour while requiring less training for their labor force. The new burner design prevents debris from entering the burner well and the patented Debris Mantle is designed for easy crumb and debris collection. This combination creates a debris management system that virtually eliminates downtime and service calls!

“We designed the new Fire Deck Automatic 9660 with our Fast Casual Pizza customers in mind. The combination of smart controls and a new burner design provides a tangible ROI for our customers that want to simplify operations and reduce service costs,” says Michael Quinn, VP of Global Sales.

Dean Tryon, Product Manager adds, “By automating the heat management in our FA 9660 we have greatly simplified the training required to master our Fire Deck oven.”

With a Wood Stone Fire Deck Automatic 9660, you get high-production, consistency, and quality made easier!

For more information, visit https://woodstone-corp.com/products/fire-deck-automatic-9660/ or call +1 360 650 1111

About Wood Stone Corporation

Wood Stone Corporation, based in Bellingham Washington, has been manufacturing premium stone hearth and specialty commercial cooking equipment for the foodservice industry since 1990. Wood Stone equipment is featured in more than 18,000 installations in over 80 countries worldwide. An employee-owned company since 2015.

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Hand applying toppings? Let Quantum Technical Services automate this labor intensive task for you.

Scott Wiener — Tue, 22 Jun 2021 18:30:00 +0000

We Can Top That with our TC-5 Waterfall Topping Applicator.

One of the most innovative machines in its class, Quantum’s TC-5 Waterfall Topping Applicator features a cantilevered design, crank handle rake height adjustment, heavy duty locking swivel casters, and color touch screen controls that holds 20 recipes! As part of a full, single lane topping line, Quantum Technical Services’ TC-5 is capable of applying cheese, IQF vegetables, sausage crumbles and other toppings to your product at rates of up to 80 feet per minute. Available in two sizes, up to 18″ and up to 24″ usable belt widths. Need something larger, Quantum has that too! The optional Reclaim System is ideal for minimizing waste, improving the bottom line.

Quantum Technical Services’ equipment is designed and engineered so that no tools are required for assembly/disassembly, minimal downtime is needed for sanitation. In under two minutes, the TC-5 can be disassembled and ready to clean. Automating your topping line can noticeably increase efficiency, improve appearance, and decrease labor and waste costs. A regular preventative maintenance program will help ensure that your investment achieves the returns you expect.

Quantum Technical Services offers in-house testing at no charge to you. Simply send your product to our in house testing department to ensure your topping is compatible with our applicator.

Quantum Technical Services manufactures high speed, automated target sauce applicators, waterfall and target topping applicators, granular applicators, and slicer-applicators. Primarily used in the pizza, ready meal, and bakery industries, our topping equipment can be used to apply sauce, cheese, IQF ingredients, streusel, crumb, dry ingredients, and many other ingredients. Quantum has supplied production equipment to small wholesalers and the largest producers in the market since 1991. We offer standard production systems and have an excellent engineering team capable of custom designing equipment for any production requirements.

Please visit https://www.q-t-s.com/ for more information or call us at (815)464-1540.

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Quantum Technical Services’ QTMC5 Target Sauce Applicator

Scott Wiener — Thu, 20 May 2021 17:07:00 +0000

Manually applying sauce to your product? Let Quantum Technical Services’ QTMC5 Target Sauce Applicator do the job. We Can Top That!

Target sauce applicators like our QTMC5 Target Sauce Applicator can evenly apply sauce to your product while maintaining a sauce free border. As part of a full topping line, Quantum Technical Services’ QTMC5 Target Sauce Applicator can produce up to eighty 12″ pizzas per minute. As pizza crusts travel down a conveyor and pass into position under the applicating head, sauce is accurately deposited onto the crust in an even coating. Quantum’s QTMC5 optional Hopper Level Control System ensures constant supply of sauce, avoiding downtime for manual refilling.

Quantum Technical Services offers in-house testing of your product(s). This is highly recommended to determine if your product is compatible with our sauce applicators. Not all sauces are created equal, some have large particulates that may clog the sauce pattern plate holes. Some sauces are thicker than others and may have different characteristics. Once we have tested your product, we can design a custom sauce pattern plate or nozzles to use for a consistent deposit.

Quantum’s equipment is engineered and designed so that minimal time is needed for sanitation and no tools are required for disassembly/assembly. A regular preventative maintenance program will help keep your machine in working order for years to come.

Automating your topping line can greatly increase efficiency, improve appearance and help decrease labor and waste costs.

Please visit https://www.q-t-s.com/ for more information or call us at (815)464-1540.

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Deep Dish Pans

Scott Wiener — Mon, 17 May 2021 16:56:00 +0000

Is deep dish pizza poised to be the comfort food of 2021? LloydPans thinks so and has your deep dish pan needs covered.

What’s more comforting than a thick, butter crust, mounds of cheese and scoops of pizza sauce? Deep Dish pizza is expected to be trending in 2021 as consumers turn to comfort foods and favorites of the past to provide stability and familiarity. Make sure your deep dish pizza pan needs are covered with LloydPans’ complete line of deep dish pans, including:

Deep Dish Stacking Pans: Straight sided pans eliminate the need for lids when your pans are full of proofing dough.
Deep Dish Nesting Pans: Angled sided pans offer easy depanning and nest for storage. Lids are needed for proofing in pans.
Perforated Deep Dish Pizza Pans: The unique center perforationsprovide benefits to both thick crust pizzas and deep dish pizzas that have a thicker layer of toppings. With pizza crust recipes that have seasoned oils under the dough, the raised perforations help by stopping them from leaking out during the bake.

All of LloydPans’ deep dish pizza pans come in a variety of sizes, have a round rim for safe handling and are constructed with heavy 14-gauge aluminum. They also feature our Pre-Seasoned Tuff-Kote® finish that eliminates the need for messy oiling.

LloydPans

800-748-6251

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The RediHEAT Heated 10 Pie Delivery Bag Delivers Every Time!

Scott Wiener — Mon, 10 May 2021 19:56:00 +0000

The Heated 10 Pie Delivery Bag Designed to fit ten 16″ Pizzas

The RediHEAT Heated 10 Pie Delivery Bag offers a safe, cost effective way to satisfy your customer’s hot food delivery demands. Measuring 17.25″ x 17.25″ x 22″ this large pizza delivery bag will hold TEN 16-inch pizzas and comes with two heaters, two cords, and an internal wire rack with one shelf in the middle. 5 pies on top, 5 pies on the bottom. All of RediHEAT’s heaters are A/C and designed to be conveniently plugged into a wall outlet prior to delivery. Our high-quality electric food bags are made with a patented electronic heating system to keep your food hot for 45 minutes. All of our delivery bags and heaters are proudly made in the USA and we guarantee our work with a 2-year manufacturer’s warranty on each heater. Each bag has a special pocket for the heater which keeps the heating element secure inside the bag so that it doesn’t move around during delivery. The cords plug into a regular wall outlet, no special equipment or transformers are required. It takes about eight minutes from a cold start to heat your bag. After the pizza is boxed and out of the oven, insert the pizza boxes in the bag, close the bag and disconnect for delivery. Your cord stays in your shop and you’re ready to go. The heaters always stays in the bag and the combination of the heaters and the thermal qualities of the bag will make sure your pizza stays hot all the way until it reaches your customer.

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LloydPans Adds Chicago Deep Dish Pizza Pan to Lineup

Scott Wiener — Tue, 06 Apr 2021 20:40:00 +0000

Spokane Valley, Washington — LloydPans is digging deeper, possibly as deep as we can go, and we’ve added a new pan to our lineup that showcases one of the most popular pizzas in the nation: the Chicago deep dish.

Introducing the Chicago Deep Dish Pan, which is the perfect pan to help pizzerias and foodservice operations recreate the popular pizza that Chicago is known for. It’s so popular, in fact, that it’s branching out to the entire country.

Living true to their name, Chicago-style pizzas are known for their deep, buttery crusts layered with ingredients to create the pizza’s uniquely thick look. Chicago Deep Dish Pizza Pans come in 1.5″ and 2.25″ depths, and both come in a variety of diameters.

Additionally, Chicago Deep Dish Pizza Pans come with LloydPans patented pre-seasoned Tuff-Kote (PSTK®) finish. PSTK® eliminates the need for pre-seasoning, messy oiling of pans and offers an unparalleled durability built for commercial kitchens. The coating also makes the depanning/cleanup process a breeze.

“We’re excited to bring the Chicago Deep Dish Pizza Pan to the LloydPans family,” Traci Rennaker, LloydPans’ president and CEO, says. “The deep dish pizza may be a Chicago institution, but it’s garnering more interest throughout the country, so the timing couldn’t be better to add it to the lineup. It’s already one of the most popular regional styles of pizza in the nation, and we’re excited to see its continued growth. “

LloydPans Chicago Deep Dish Pans include the following features:

Can be stacked dozens high
Stacks are stable for easier carrying
Ideal for proofing dough
Less expensive, since separators are not needed
1.2″ clearance between pans
Round rim for safe handling
Heavy 14-gauge aluminum
Choose PSTK finish or bare aluminum

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18 x 26 x 1 Bakery Sheet Pan

Scott Wiener — Tue, 30 Mar 2021 19:28:00 +0000

The newest addition to the DoughMate® line of Dough Handling and Bakery Products!

Manufactured in the USA to our proven standard of excellence. This new 18″ x 26 x 1″ Sheet Tray is designed and built with diversity in mind. The tray is perfect for proofing dough in racks found in most restaurants. It also makes the perfect display tray for baked goods including Doughnuts, Cookies, Cakes, Breads and more!

The use of high quality high impact copolymer polypropylene materials, along with superior engineering, results in products that will provide years of service.

All DoughMate® products are produced from FDA compliant materials and BPA free. They are chemically resistant and easy to clean with unsurpassed durability.

Color—White (custom colors available on request)

Packed 6 per carton

In stock ready to ship.

Made in the USA!

www.doughmate.com

908-276-8484

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Thunderbird high speed dough rounder with NSF approval

Scott Wiener — Fri, 19 Mar 2021 12:55:00 +0000

Thunderbird Food Machinery Inc .introduce NSF approval high speed dough rounder model #TDR-1380(RT), it can round the dough balls size range from 1 Oz to 32 Oz. It is a very efficient machine for bakeries, pizzerias to save a lots of labor cost.

For more information, please contact Thunderbird at tbfm@tbfm.com or phone; 1-214-331-3000, 1-866-7-MIXERS or visit the website: www.thunderbirdfm.com

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The RediHEAT Heated 2 Pie Delivery Bag Is the Perfect Fit!

Scott Wiener — Wed, 17 Feb 2021 20:19:00 +0000

The Heated 2 Pie Delivery Bag comes in 3 convenient sizes (16″, 18″ or 20″)

The RediHEAT Heated 2 Pie Delivery Bag offers a safe, cost effective way to satisfy your customer’s hot food delivery demands and comes in a variety of sizes. The 16-inch bag measures 17.25″ x 17.25″ x 5″ and is designed to hold two 16″ pizzas, but it can carry 3 or 4 smaller pizzas. The 18-inch bag measures 19.25″ x 19.25″ x 5″ and will hold two 18″ pizzas, or can carry 3 or 4 smaller pizzas. The 20-inch bag measures 21.25″ x 21.25″ x 5″ with room for two 20″ pizzas, or carrying 4 or 5 smaller pizzas. Our high-quality electric food bags are made with a patented electronic heating system to keep your food hot for 45 minutes. All of our delivery bags and heaters are proudly made in the USA and we guarantee our work with a 2-year manufacturer’s warranty on each heater. Each bag has a special pocket for the heater which keeps the heating element secure inside the bag so that it doesn’t move around during delivery. The plug for the heating unit is conveniently located on the front of the pizza bag. The cord plugs into a regular wall outlet, no special equipment or transformers are required. It takes about eight minutes from a cold start to heat your bag. Once you come back from delivery and the bag is plugged in, it usually takes about 4-5 minutes to reach the optimal heating temperature of 180 degrees Fahrenheit. After the pizza is boxed and out of the oven, insert the pizza boxes in the bag, close the bag and disconnect for delivery. Your cord stays in your shop and you’re ready to go. Your drivers don’t have to do anything different. The heater always stays in the bag and the combination of the heater and the thermal qualities of the bag will make sure your pizza stays hot all the way until it reaches your customer.

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Peerless Electric CE61PE Deck Oven with Ventless Hood Option

Scott Wiener — Fri, 12 Feb 2021 15:52:00 +0000

No Hood? No Problem! Peerless Electric CE61PE pizza oven, with the Ventless Hood option, offers the best in quality, performance and value, eliminating the need for a costly traditional exhaust hood.

The Peerless Electric CE61PE Pizza Oven offers exclusive features including a space saving design, with electronic controls and a variable control system for better distribution of heat and better baking. The CE61PE has a total of 2 decks, each being 42″ wide x 32″ deep x 7″ high. 1″ baking stones are standard. The CE61PE holds eight (8) 16″ pizzas. Now offered with an optional ventless hood and Ansul System, the CE61PE-VL50 has the flexibility of placement in your kitchen or anywhere in your facility.

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All Peerless electric ovens can be purchased with the ventlesshood option. We believe Peerless electric ovens are best-in-class. You get quality construction for long life, a small, energy saving footprint, and the best baking ovens in the industry at the best price. Peerless electric deck pizza ovens are available in counter or floor models and can be set up at the factory for single or 3-phase. All electric ovens are factory tested for the highest satisfaction rates in the industry. Peerless Ovens has been serving the food industry for over 100 years. Our ovens are continuously improved for better function and design life. High temperature controls are standard and thermal protection is used to extend control shelf life.

Peerless ovens are used by pizza shops, Mexican restaurants, bakeries and mobile food trucks. Whether powered by gas or electric, the flexibility of Peerless ovens makes them popular for all types of products and restaurants. Affordability, space saving, efficient, productive, and customer service provides our customers a value they are looking for. See what or customers are saying. https://www.facebook.com/Peerless-Ovens-108595744096/

Peerless Ovens

1-800-548-4514

peerlessovens.com

office@peerlessovens.com

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Globe Releases New GSO12 Slicer

Scott Wiener — Wed, 03 Feb 2021 18:34:00 +0000

Globe Food Equipment Company recently expanded their lineup of manual slicers with the addition of the GSO12 Open Body Slicer. This medium to heavy-duty manual slicer offers an open left side with full clearance under the knife. The motor mounted underneath the slicer provides an 18″ long receiving platter, allowing an operator to build sandwiches directly on the slicer. The receiving area can accommodate several 6″ subs or a single larger sub up to 16″ in length.

Caterers and banquet halls can use a 1/3 or 1/2 sheet pan on the slicer to build deli trays and decorative stacked or shingled displays. The heavy front-mounted end weight makes it very easy to quickly load and unload products for slicing.

The GSO12 comes standard with a food fence and is backed by a 1-year parts and labor warranty. Like all Globe equipment, this slicer is in stock and ready for shipment.

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Ovention Announces the Launch of MiSA -a12 Microwave Speed Assist Oven

Scott Wiener — Mon, 01 Feb 2021 18:41:00 +0000

Milwaukee, WI- Ovention is adding the MiSA-a12; a rapidcook oven with the highest footprint to cavity ratio of any oven in its class. MiSA stands for microwave speed assist. Yes- microwave; but with the ability to cook up to ten times faster than conventional ovens. The newest addition to the ventless countertop oven lineup is designed for high-efficiency airflow in the cavity allowing for beautiful, even browning that rapidcook operators have been waiting for, with availability beginning Monday, February 1, 2021.

MiSA features a nonstick interior with a removable tray, making cleaning a breeze. The spacious cavity (12.9″ x 13.5″) can fit a quarter size sheet pan or a 12″ pizza and requires less than 16″ of counter space. No need for specialty bakeware; just pop in any oven-safe pan. With the smallest footprint among quarter-size pan rapid cook units, the MiSA has superior power output, highest warmup power, highest airflow, quiet sound operation of only 68 dB, and the lowest energy usage on the market.

Like the rest of the Ovention line, it’s certified for ventless operation, making it the perfect addition anywhere you want to toast flatbreads, grill fresh vegetables, or serve delicious breakfast sandwiches. This ventless oven allows for flexible installation, saving valuable space under the hood and saving you money. The MiSA-a12’s superior airflow and proprietary cookplate design produce high quality, consistently prepared food time after time.

This operator friendly rapidcook oven features a full-color 7″ touchscreen display that makes it easy to access the Ovention library of over 1,000 recipes, a USB port for easy service diagnostics, and software updates.

Ovention is continuously working to provide the best equipment solutions for your operation so you can deliver the best culinary experience possible.

Oventionovens.com | 855.298.OVEN | connect@oventionovens.com

635 South 28th Street | Milwaukee, WI 53215

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Deep Dish Pans

Scott Wiener — Mon, 01 Feb 2021 17:43:00 +0000

Is deep dish pizza poised to be the comfort food of 2021? LloydPans thinks so and has your deep dish pan needs covered.

Deep Dish Stacking Pans: Straight sided pans eliminate the need for lids when your pans are full of proofing dough.
Deep Dish Nesting Pans: Angled sided pans offer easy depanning and nest for storage. Lids are needed for proofing in pans.
Perforated Deep Dish Pizza Pans: The unique center perforations provide benefits to both thick crust pizzas and deep dish pizzas that have a thicker layer of toppings. With pizza crust recipes that have seasoned oils under the dough, the raised perforations help by stopping them from leaking out during the bake.

LloydPans

800-748-6251

www.lloydpans.com

sales@lloydpans.com

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Leer Inc. Walk-In Quick & Quick Ship Plug Programs

Scott Wiener — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 17:56:00 +0000

Leer Inc., manufacturer of temperature-controlled storage solutions, released updated Quick Ship and Quick Ship Plus Walk-In Cooler & Freezer Programs. The programs promise shipment dates of 2- or 10-days to meet the immediate needs of Walk-In customers.

Quick Ship programs are known in the industry for being fast and affordable. Likewise, Leer’s Quick Ship program marries the most efficient manufacturing process to the most common accessories. Therefore, delivering an economical, high-quality, and one of the most robust Walk-In Quick Ships in the industry.

Offering a Quick Ship program is not unique to Leer, but all programs are not created equally. Leer’s Quick Ship Walk-Ins are high quality, affordable, and quick to get. Plus, they have extra features that most competitors can’t match, including: Coolers & Freezers, Indoor & Outdoor, Multiple Heights, Multiple Floor and Refrigeration Options. Even with all the options available, the Quick Ship Program is not one-size-fits all. Many customers will still benefit more from standard custom-built Walk-Ins, which is also available from Leer Inc.

“We always consider Quick Ships as an option for our customers and will advise if it’s a good fit. The reality of refrigeration is that it’s highly customizable, so there aren’t always neat answers. Our team is trained to work hand-in-hand with our customers and listen to their needs so we can provide you with the right product for your application. We take the time to get it right because we believe it’s our job to watch out for you. It’s that personal touch that makes all the difference.”
– Bruce Thomsen, Director of Sales Walk-In Division

About Leer Inc.
Through decades of commitment to product development, customer service and a relentless focus on American-made manufacturing excellence, Leer has continued to shape and drive innovation in the temperature-controlled storage industry. We’re dedicated to the success of all our customers be that customers of our iconic white Ice Merchandisers, Ice Vending Machines, Refrigerated Transports, Reach-In Storage Freezers, or our custom-built Walk-In Coolers & Freezers.

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Viaggio Mobile Pizza Oven Helps Companies Adapt to New Business Conditions

Scott Wiener — Wed, 06 Jan 2021 18:48:00 +0000

The Viaggio Mobile Drop-In Pizza Oven Boosts Outdoor Dining Profits

The Viaggio Mobile Drop-in Pizza Oven from Forno Bravo, LLC is helping restaurants across the country adapt and thrive in the changing business conditions of the past months. Now, businesses can expand or pivot to conveniently take food to their customers, instead of waiting for folks to come to them! The Viaggio provides mobility and flexibility without sacrificing quality. It’s the perfect oven for outdoor dining venues, private catering opportunities, food truck rallies, and even neighborhood dinner meetups.

Road Ready

Available in 3 sizes, the Viaggio is a professional, wood-fired oven specifically designed to work seamlessly with many different styles of trailers and food trucks. Pre-drilled mounting holes and strong, 4″x 5″ mounting brackets make for easy installation. Its steel tray and metal strapping hold the oven dome securely in place, while the stainless-steel vent landing, and removable double wall chimney and spark arrestor/chimney cap reduce weight for smoother towing and fuel savings.

High Production

In mobile operations, high production is key. The Viaggio can crank out from 70 140 10″ pizzas an hour, depending on the model, so businesses can tailor their oven choice to the type and size of events that they want to support. With a 2″ or 3″-thick refractory dome, a 2″- 2.5″ firebrick cooking floor, and an abundance of ultra-premium insulation, the Viaggio comes up to Neapolitan pizza temperatures quickly (over 900°F!) Then, it holds that heat for fast, steady, consistent baking of pizza, wings, toasted sandwiches, desserts, or any other menu item that chefs can dream up.

Hand-Crafted, Custom Finish

Finally, there’s the superior fit and finish. Every Viaggio is hand finished in our California facility to your specifications. Choose from 7, beautiful, standard colors of painted stucco, plus custom options. Next, add on the real brick arch detail, and the black, powder coated tray, and the Viaggio makes an eye-catching, classy statement to represent your brand. Quality checked and road tested, the Viaggio will last for many, many miles of smiles for you and your customers.

Made in the USA. ETL certified to multiple UL, ANSI and NSF-4 standards. Learn more at www.fornobravo.com, or by calling our Sales Team at 1.800.407.5119. We would love to provide a custom quote and answer any questions.

Forno Bravo, LLC is a family-owned, pizza oven manufacturer, established in 2003, with manufacturing facilities in California and Colorado. Our talented team of craftsmen and women design, build, and finish outstanding residential and commercial wood and gas-fired ovens that are enjoyed in homes and restaurants around the world.

Forno Bravo The World’s Finest Pizza Ovens

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The Easiest Way to Cut Equal Slices — Portion PadL

Scott Wiener — Fri, 18 Dec 2020 13:23:00 +0000

The Portion PadL is the only patented pizza cutting board custom-made to each customer’s pizza size and slice application. No matter the size and shape of your pizza. Regardless how you cut your pizzas. The Portion PadL will deliver equal slices. Simple to use. Improves kitchen efficiencies. Reduces food waste. Every slice is a profit center. 330-608-5928, PORTIONPADL.COM

The Portion PadL

Nuova Vita Corporation

Greg Getzinger CEO

Direct: 330-608-5928

Email: greg@portionpadl.com

Website: www.portionpadl.com

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Welbilt and Apex Supply Chain Technologies Partner to Supply Automated Contactless Pickup Lockers for the Foodservice Industry

Scott Wiener — Tue, 15 Dec 2020 20:14:00 +0000

Partnership will offer broader solutions to global foodservice leaders

NEW PORT RICHEY, FL – December 15, 2020 – Welbilt, Inc. (NYSE:WBT) announced today that it has entered into a worldwide licensing partnership with Apex Supply Chain Technologies to manufacture and distribute the Flow-Thru 10,000 line of food order pickup lockers under the company’s Merco® brand.

The move brings together two leaders in the foodservice industry and broadens the solutions Merco can offer restaurant operators around the world in a rapidly changing market. The food order pickup solution can be integrated into a restaurant’s existing digital ecosystem, providing deeper data and analytics to improve planning and efficiency.

Apex self-serve order pickup solutions have helped make food pickup easy, contactless and convenient for restaurants and their customers. The Apex Cloud platform handles millions of transactions daily, while offering valuable data insights to help restaurants operate more efficiently across multiple locations.

Bill Johnson, Welbilt’s President and CEO, commented: “For more than 50 years, Merco has given leaders in the foodservice industry innovative ways to deliver quality food to its customers. Partnering with Apex gives us new ways to respond to changing demands brought on by the long-term trends towards takeout and delivery, which have accelerated during the pandemic.”

Mike Wills, Apex CEO, said: “This partnership combines our expertise in self-serve automation with Merco’s deep understanding of the industry. We will be able to offer innovative products to a broader global market by leveraging Merco’s industry leading, global distribution network. Our companies’ dedication to providing the best solutions to the industry comes at a time when restaurant operators require innovative ways to safely deliver product without sacrificing quality.”

More details on the partnership, along with product details, will be available on both Merco and Apex websites in due course.

Mary Miller
Senior Product Manager, Merco
Welbilt, Inc.
+1.727.247.4588
mary.miller@welbilt.com

Ashley McNamara
Marketing Director
Apex Supply Chain Technologies
+1.513.808.0400
ashley.mcnamara@apexsupplychain.com

About Welbilt, Inc. Welbilt, Inc. provides the world’s top chefs, premier chain operators and growing independents with industry-leading equipment and solutions. Our innovative products and solutions are powered by our deep knowledge, operator insights, and culinary expertise. Our portfolio of award-winning product brands includes Cleveland, Convotherm®, Crem®, Delfield®, Frymaster®, Garland®, Kolpak®, Lincoln®, Manitowoc® Ice, Merco®, Merrychef® and Multiplex®. These product brands are supported by three service brands: KitchenCare®, our aftermarket parts and service brand, FitKitchen®, our fully-integrated kitchen systems brand, and KitchenConnect®, our cloud-based digital platform brand. Headquartered in the Tampa Bay region of Florida and operating 19 manufacturing facilities throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia, we sell through a global network of over 5,000 distributors, dealers, buying groups and manufacturers’ representatives in over 100 countries. We have approximately 4,400 employees and generated sales of $1.6 billion in 2019. For more information, visit www.welbilt.com.

About Apex Supply Chain Technologies

Apex is the world’s leading provider of self-serve automated pickup solutions for use in foodservice and retail industries. The Apex Heated Pickup Station was a recipient of the 2019 Kitchen Innovations Award from the National Restaurant Association. Apex contactless order pickup solutions are in use in over 4,000 restaurant and foodservice locations globally. Apex is headquartered in Mason, Ohio. To learn more, visit www.apexsupplychain.com.

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Sicilian, Detroit Pizza Pans Now Available with Lids

Scott Wiener — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 15:09:00 +0000

LloydPans’ popular line of regional pizza pans now comes with lids for proofing and stacking

Regional-style pizza are booming in popularity as pizzerias around the world have started serving everything from Detroit-style pizzas to Sicilian-style pizzas. Meeting demand for these new pizzas can cause headaches with pan storage and dough proofing.

LloydPans helps foodservice operations and pizzerias alleviate storage and space issues with proofing lids that allows pizza makers to proof dough in the pans and stack them on top of each other. The lids are available in multiple sizes to match our comprehensive line of Detroit Pizza Pans and Sicilian Pizza Pans.

LloydPans

800-748-6251

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The RediHEAT Heated 5 Pie Delivery Bag Is a Customer Favorite!

Scott Wiener — Mon, 09 Nov 2020 18:23:00 +0000

The Heated 5 Pie Delivery Bag comes in 2 convenient sizes (16″, 18″)

The RediHEAT Heated 5 Pie Delivery Bag offers a safe, cost effective way to satisfy your customer’s hot food delivery demands. Measuring 17.25″ x 17.25″ x 12″ for the 16″ bag and 19.25″ x 19.25″ x 12″ for the 18″ bag, this system is designed to hold up to FIVE 16-inch pizzas! This quality thermal bag includes a heater, cord, and an internal wire rack for stability. Our high-quality electric food bags are made with a patented electronic heating system to keep your food hot for 45 minutes. All of our delivery bags and heaters are proudly made in the USA and we guarantee our work with a 2-year manufacturer’s warranty on each heater. Each bag has a special pocket for the heater which keeps the heating element secure inside the bag so that it doesn’t move around during delivery. The plug for the heating unit is conveniently located on the front of the pizza bag. The cord plugs into a regular wall outlet, no special equipment or transformers are required. It takes about eight minutes from a cold start to heat your bag. Once you come back from delivery and the bag is plugged in, it usually takes about 4-5 minutes to reach the optimal heating temperature of 180 degrees Fahrenheit. After the pizza is boxed and out of the oven, insert the pizza boxes in the bag, close the bag and disconnect for delivery. Your cord stays in your shop and you’re ready to go. Your drivers don’t have to do anything different. The heater always stays in the bag and the combination of the heater and the thermal qualities of the bag will make sure your pizza stays hot all the way until it reaches your customer.

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Sicilian Pans Built for Performance, Durability

Scott Wiener — Mon, 26 Oct 2020 13:52:00 +0000

LloydPans’ produces an extensive line of square and rectangular Sicilian Style Pizza Pans, with or without lids.

Regional-style pizza are booming in popularity as pizzerias around the world have started serving everything from Detroit-style pizzas to Roman-style pizza al taglio. Up next for regional-style popularity, according to multiple industry experts, are Sicilian-style pizzas.

Sicilian pizzas are pan pizzas with three distinguishing attributes:

The pizzas are square or rectangular, and baked in a pan
The dough is around one-inch thick and airy with a similar chew to a focaccia
Toppings are sparse, with most pizzerias opting for just sauce, cheese and maybe some herbs

LloydPans has designed the perfect Sicilian Style Pizza Pans in sizes ranging from 6×6 inches to 18×18 inches. Each of our Sicilian Style Pizza Pans features:

A 76° side angle allowing for pan nesting when empty, saving storage space
A durable, double-thick flat rim that adds strength and long-lasting durability
A heavy duty 14-gauge aluminum that bakes efficiently by transferring heat in an effectual and timely manner
Our exclusive Pre-Seasoned Tuff-Kote finish that eliminates the need for pre-seasoning and is a permanent, stick-resistant coating
Easy depanning and cleaning, even with the tight corners of Sicilian pizza

In addition to the Sicilian Style Pizza Pans, LloydPans also produces lids for stacking and making prep more efficient.

LloydPans

800-748-6251

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Remove High Third-Party Delivery Service Fees with WebOrder Online Ordering

Scott Wiener — Mon, 26 Oct 2020 13:47:00 +0000

With Microworks Prism WebOrder pizzerias get the power of a custom branded online ordering site for desktop, iPhone and Android mobile devices. WebOrder helps restaurants compete, and save on service fees, while providing their customers a convenient way to order direct, securely pay online, choose pick up, curbside or delivery options, as well as follow delivery location in real time and communicate via SMS with the restaurant and driver.

With the influx of delivery services, competition in the marketplace is even more fierce. Without an online menu pizzerias are losing sales and money. Relying on third-party delivery services increases costs to both restaurants and their customers. Prism POS System with WebOrder helps Pizza restaurants to not only compete, but provide better service and more value to their customers.

It’s Friday night and the family is deciding on what food to order for board game night. They’re asking each other, “What are you in the mood for?” And someone says, “Let’s look at the menu.”

WebOrder online ordering is available where customers are—at home, on the go, at work—simply everywhere.

We’ve all been shocked after going to check out on a third-party delivery service to see how high the fees and delivery costs are on top of the order total. When a favorite restaurant doesn’t deliver, customers will pay more for that convenience. WebOrder allows everyone to order directly from their favorite restaurants and save money with the benefit of faster processing and delivery times.

Benefits of WebOrder

Provide direct ordering and communication between customer and restaurant
Custom designed online menu
Avoid the high fees charged by delivery services
Pass on savings to customers
Safe, secure payment options
Delivery, pickup, curbside, and contactless order options

WebOrder is now available with Prism Notification Service (PNS) Microworks POS System’s easy way to communicate via SMS messaging for curbside pick-up, delivery orders, and contactless orders.

A Prism POS System from Microworks helps customers provide the right services at the right time. Combined with WebOrder, Prism helps restaurants to deliver while keeping staff focused on what matters—meeting customers’ needs.

WebOrder is perfect for single to multi-location and Franchise food establishments with unique menus per location, mapping and order tracking with SMS messaging.

Why Microworks?

Turn-Key Solutions For three decades Microworks has been providing complete turn-key Point of Sale solutions to independent pizzerias and franchise pizza operators. We have the experience to get your facility up and running quickly.

Operations Management Prism Pizza POS offers an easy to use and feature-rich POS system, complete with intuitive touch screen ordering for table-service, delivery, take-out, and catering. It provides detailed sales reporting, inventory controls, food & labor cost analysis, and employee scheduling.

Online Ordering In addition to our rock-solid traditional POS functionality Microworks now fully supports a tightly integrated web ordering module for a complete end-to-end technology platform.

Benefits of a Prism Pizza POS Solution:

Intuitive User Interface- Simple to Learn
Customized Menu and Database Setup
Sales, Inventory, Food Cost and Employee Reporting
Online Ordering and Pre-Pay for Delivery and Takeout
Customer Profile and Order Statistics
Digital Marketing and Graphics
Delivery and Driver Management
Automatic Delivery Charges per Sector/Zone
Delivery Maps and Directions Integration

About Microworks

Based in Rochester, NY, Microworks POS Solutions has worked with thousands of satisfied customers since 1989, and is consistently working on upgrades and POS innovation, driven in part by those same customers. Microworks Prism POS offers an ideal, complete and scalable end-to-end technology platform. Microworks mission is to provide a feature-rich platform to alleviate common restaurant management problems through automation.

Microworks POS Solutions, Inc.
SalesTeam@Microworks.com
1 (800)787-2068
https://www.microworks.com/

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The RediHEAT Heated 2 Pie Delivery Bag Is the Perfect Fit!

Scott Wiener — Wed, 07 Oct 2020 14:03:00 +0000

The Heated 2 Pie Delivery Bag comes in 3 convenient sizes (16″, 18″ or 20″)

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XLR Rail Ticket System – So simple, you’ll wonder why you’ve been fumbling with Paper Tickets for years!

Scott Wiener — Wed, 07 Oct 2020 13:19:00 +0000

Speed up service with XLR Rail

If your order rail is overflowing and shuffling paper tickets is slowing you down during service, then the XLR Rail Ticket System is the answer to your ticketing woes.

XLR Rail Ticket System was invented by Australian chef and restaurateur Scott Horton, who has over 30 years in the business.

He was tired of constantly having to manually shift tickets, which slowed him down and took him away from getting meals out quicker. With the XLR Rail Ticket System, you simple hang your ticket once and don’t handle it again until it’s done.

How does it work?

The XLR Rail Ticket System increases line efficiency by eliminating the time-wasting task of re-handling tickets during service. Once you hang a paper ticket on the rail, you won’t need to adjust it again. With a quick swipe of your hand, you can slide all the tickets along the rail and easily reposition the tickets if priorities change.

The individual ticket holders also have a built-in colour coding function that allows you to highlight special items, such as allergies or takeaway orders, to minimize errors.

The rail is extendable to suit any line length and the ticket holders are dishwasher safe for easy cleaning. XLR Rail’s quick install guide allows you to replace your existing marble rail in minutes.

Watch it in action at http://www.XLRRail.com

The XLR Rail Ticket System is a cost-effective way to speed up kitchen output immediately

and is available for purchase at Amazon US

Please email any questions to sales@xlrrail.com

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Peerless Ovens – Serving the Food Industry for Over 100 Years

Scott Wiener — Thu, 01 Oct 2020 04:01:00 +0000

Peerless Electric CE61PE Deck Oven with Ventless Hood Option

No Hood? No Problem! Peerless Electric CE61PE pizza oven, with the Ventless Hood option, offers the best in quality, performance and value, eliminating the need for a costly traditional exhaust hood.

The Peerless Electric CE61PE Pizza Oven offers exclusive features including a space saving design, with electronic controls and a variable control system for better distribution of heat and better baking. The CE61PE has a total of 2 decks, each being 42? wide x 32? deep x 7? high. 1? baking stones are standard. The CE61PE holds eight (8) 16″ pizzas. Now offered with an optional ventless hood and Ansul System, the CE61PE-VL50 has the flexibility of placement in your kitchen or anywhere in your facility.

With the optional ventless hood, the CE61PE-VL50 has a footprint 50? wide x 42? deep x 88? high, saving valuable kitchen space without sacrificing output. The ventless hood is certified under UL710b. The Ansul R-102 wet chemical fire suppression system is available, where required.

The CE61PE is capable of cooking a variety of menu items. When you compare the affordability of the CE61PE, along with the quality of construction, its space saving design and productivity, the oven offers our customers a value that is hard to match. Peerless exceeds customer service before during and after the sale. Most parts are available for same day shipment. Peerless offers expert technical service at no charge.

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We believe Peerless electric ovens are best-in-class. You get quality construction for long life, a small, energy saving footprint, and the best baking ovens in the industry at the best price. Peerless electric deck pizza ovens are available in counter or floor models and can be set up at the factory for single or 3-phase. All electric ovens are factory tested for the highest satisfaction rates in the industry. Peerless Ovens has been serving the food industry for over 100 years. Our ovens are continuously improved for better function and design life. High temperature controls are standard and thermal protection is used to extend control shelf life.

Peerless ovens are used by pizza shops, Mexican restaurants, bakeries and mobile food trucks. Whether powered by gas or electric, the flexibility of Peerless ovens makes them popular for all types of products and restaurants. Affordability, space saving, efficient, productive, and customer service provides our customers a value they are looking for. See what or customers are saying. https://www.facebook.com/Peerless-Ovens-108595744096/

Peerless Ovens

419-239-1529

www.peerlessovens.com

sales@peerlessovens.com

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Mix it UP! A new way to offer slices and strips

Scott Wiener — Mon, 21 Sep 2020 13:16:00 +0000

Slices and Strips Portion PadL

There are times when the difficulty of cutting a pizza prevents pizza owners the ability to offer a creative pizza. That may be the case why more pizza operators and chains do not have on their menu a pizza that offers slices of pizza on one half of the pizza and cheese bread or bread sticks on the other half. No matter the employee’s industry experience, the Slices and Strips Portion PadL solves this issue. Portion PadLs are custom made to each customer’s pizza size and slice applications. For more information, visit portionpadl.com, call Greg Getzinger at 330-608-5928 or email greg@portionpadl.com.

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Robot Coupe CL52 — Perfect Cheese Grater

Scott Wiener — Tue, 01 Sep 2020 18:55:00 +0000

The Robot Coupe CL52 Vegetable Prep/Cheese Grater is the perfect unit for grating high volumes of Cheese. The CL52 has a large whole head hopper to hold blocks of cheese and features improved ergonomics for processing and no worker fatigue.

With a compliment of over 50 other different cuts, the Robot Coupe CL52 can slice onions, peppers, mushrooms and pepperoni as well as dice tomatoes for your pizza operation. This unit has a robust 2 horsepower direct drive motor and is sure to last through dayin-and-day-out operation. For additional information or to set up free demonstration, contact sales@robotcoupeusa.com or 800/824-1646.

For over 50 years Robot Coupe USA has provided commercial food processors, combination food processors, vegetable preparation machines, vertical cutter-mixers, Blixers®, cheese graters , power mixers, juice extractors, automatic sieves as well as an unmatched selection of discs.

Stop by for a visit at Robot Coupe Perfect Cheese Grater.

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Amazing CL50 Ultra — Pizza Package

Scott Wiener — Tue, 01 Sep 2020 04:01:00 +0000

The CL50 Ultra has a large hopper for processing bulky vegetables and can accommodate up to 10 tomatoes at a time Use its cylindrical hopper for precise processing of long or delicate vegetables, (mushrooms, olives, peppers, etc.) .

Combine the CL50 Ultra Pizza Package and R45T Vertical Cutter-Mixer – to prepare dough and sauces – and you have the perfect pizza combination to prepare ALL the ingredients for your delicious, unique pizzas.

Robot Coupe USA is the inventor and leading innovator of professional foodservice for over 50 years — commercial food processors, combination food processors, vegetable preparation machines, vertical cutter mixers, Blixers®, power mixers, juice extractors, automatic sieves and an unmatched disc collection.

For a free demonstration of Robot Coupe products, contact sales@robotcoupeusa.com or 800/824-1646.

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When You Need to Get the Food Out, Microworks Prism POS System Delivers

Scott Wiener — Thu, 20 Aug 2020 14:03:00 +0000

Today, it’s not only a competitive Pizza market, it’s like a new Pizza market. Whether in-house, takeout, curbside, or contactless delivery a Prism POS System from Microworks has everything you need to keep up with demand. These days you need to offer many alternatives to restaurant dining because it’s more crucial than ever to provide services your customers expect. With a Microworks Point-of-Sale System, you can provide the right services at the right time.

Microworks has been working hard to bring new tools to meet the demand. The new Prism Notification Service (PNS) enhances Prism with an easy way to communicate via SMS messaging. With curbside pick-up, delivery orders, and contactless order options, SMS text messaging is necessary.

Scott Paratore, owner of Microworks stated, “We have been working hard creating tools to help get our customers through this difficult and disruptive time. Because today’s industry climate has created new customer requirements for safely ordering out, a need for more tools became evident.” These enhancements and new features will help with these new ways restaurants want to meet their customers’ needs. The new and improved features will help restaurants increase sales and customer satisfaction, while providing a safe, secure transaction.

Improvements have been made to RapidRun, enhanced Real Time Order Status, created a Prism Notification Service, as well as hardware and software options that integrate with Prism POS to make it seamless to Pay-At-The-Table (PATT) and Pay-At-The-Door (PATD).

Microwork’s Prism POS increases staff efficiency, coordinates take-out and delivery management, and is the end-to-end solution to keep you and your staff focused on what matters—meeting customers’ needs

The flexibility and functionality of the Prism POS and PNS is perfect for single to multi-location and Franchise food establishments.

Why Microworks?

Online Ordering In addition to our rock-solid traditional POS functionality Microworks now fully supports a tightly integrated web ordering module for a complete end-to-end technology platform.

Benefits of a Prism Pizza POS Solution:

Intuitive User Interface- Simple to Learn
Customized Menu and Database Setup
Sales, Inventory, Food Cost and Employee Reporting
Online Ordering and Pre-Pay for Delivery and Takeout
Customer Profile and Order Statistics
Digital Marketing and Graphics
Delivery and Driver Management
Automatic Delivery Charges per Sector/Zone
Delivery Maps and Directions Integration

About Microworks

Microworks POS Solutions, Inc.
SalesTeam@Microworks.com
1 (800)787-2068
https://www.microworks.com/

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Custom Barriers and Sneeze Guards Protect Staff, Customers

Scott Wiener — Tue, 11 Aug 2020 20:03:00 +0000

Restaurants around the world are moving through staggered phases of COVID-19 openings, and the LloydPans innovation team is here to help your restaurant serve customers safely and efficiently with our custom protective barriers.

LloydPans’ Sneeze Guards and Sanitary Shields are an effective solution for food service establishments that have been given the go-ahead to open their doors to customers. They are suitable for pizzerias and restaurants as well as retail point of contact and customer service counters.

The Protective Barriers, Sneeze Guards and Sanitary Shields are available in custom configurations or three standard configurations, each with glazing that is ¼-inch thick acrylic.

Booth Guards SAN-C

Standard shield has black powder-coated steel feet with fastening holes for mounting.

Self-Standing Guard With Pass-Thru SAN-D

Sanitary shield with 17-inch opening for customer interaction.
Entirely made from acrylic and is easily assembled and disassembled.

Modular Guard With 16 Inch Wings SAN-A

Three-piece shield that can be configured for size and shape.
Features extruded aluminum framing with nylon connectors, stainless hinges and fasteners, and rubber feet.

In addition to our standard configurations, LloydPans manufacturing team can create custom sizes and configurations using a variety of materials. Because we manufacture our pans and equipment in the USA, we can turnaround custom barriers quickly and cost efficiently.

LloydPans

800-748-6251

For a full explanation on why Quick Ships are faster and more affordable click here.

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Increased efficiency for increased profitability with PizzaMaster ovens

Scott Wiener — Tue, 11 Aug 2020 17:26:00 +0000

You know the math: the more efficiently your shop runs, the more orders you can quickly move through, the more pies you can bake, the more profit you can bring in. When the team at PizzaMaster^® designed these amazing electric deck ovens, quality was the primary goal. But the goal was always to build an oven that would work for the people on the front lines of the pizza business. The goal was, and is, to help you get to that profit.

In recent posts, you’ve read about some of the features that give you exceptional versatility and increased capacity. This month we’re going to let you in on the secrets that give PizzaMaster electric deck ovens a real edge when it comes to efficiency. One feature is the large glass windows that allow you to see your pizzas baking, unlike in an oven with solid metal doors, so you won’t have to open the doors as often. Additionally, the ovens are built with superior insulation to maintain the desired cooking temperature. All of this helps the hearthstones to stay a more consistent temperature, meaning you don’t need as much recovery time between bakes.

PizzaMaster ovens have a turbo start feature that allows the oven to heat to the desired temperature quickly, saving you energy. The electric can be shut off at the end of a baking session resulting in further energy savings. Finally, features like pull out shelves make for easy prep and cleanup, saving you time and helping you run your kitchen more efficiently.

PizzaMaster ovens are engineered to help you find the efficiencies, both mechanical and electrical, that will help make you more profitable while delivering consistent, high quality results, even during peak times. Download our free ebook to learn more.

Brian Spangler, Pizzaiolo and owner of Apizza Scholls (Portland, OR), consistently one of the top-rated pizza restaurants in the country, enjoys the versatility of a PizzaMaster oven. In a recent interview, he said, “Buying the PizzaMaster oven was easily one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.” Click here to watch the video.

If that’s not enough proof, we invite you to find out for yourself. Contact MPM Food Equipment Group, the Exclusive U.S. Distributor of PizzaMaster ovens, by email (info@mpmfeg.com) or phone (800-976-6762), or ask your food equipment dealer to contact us today to set up a free demo at one of our test kitchens, and you’ll see the exceptional versatility of the PizzaMaster in action. We have found that most proud PizzaMaster owners see a remarkable return on investment in short period of time. Let us walk through our CostWise calculator with you to give you a view of how quickly you could start seeing the payback on your own PizzaMaster oven. With PizzaMaster electric deck ovens, the proof is in the profit.

And be sure to check out our news channel for the latest news and exciting updates about PizzaMaster ovens!

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What Makes Leer’s Quick Ship and Quick Ship Plus Programs Stand Out?

Scott Wiener — Mon, 27 Jul 2020 14:08:00 +0000

Leer isn’t the only business to have a Quick Ship Program for Walk-In Coolers and Freezers. But that doesn’t mean our program is just like all the others. Our Quick Ship Walk-In Coolers and Freezers are high quality, affordable, and quick to get. Plus, they have extra features that most competitors can’t match.

The Perfect Mix of Speed, Affordability, and Flexibility

Quick Ship Walk-Ins are known for being fast and affordable. Our Quick Ship program marries our most efficient manufacturing process to the most common accessories. Leer delivers on these promises and adds extra benefits.

Speed – We offer two different Quick Ship options: our normal Quick Ship Walk-In Coolers and Freezers, which take 2-days to ship, and our Quick Ship Plus, which takes 10-days to ship. The Quick Ship offers you all of the speed and convenience, while our Quick Ship Plus offers additional customization while still getting your refrigerated unit to you fast.

Affordability – Because Quick Ship units are designed for optimal manufacturing efficiency and always in stock, we can keep the price lower than our custom units. Not only that but we’ll always steer you to the most affordable option so if you’re looking at custom units, but your need can be met by a Quick Ship unit, we’ll let you know.

Flexibility – Most Quick Ship programs offer a standard Walk-In Cooler and maybe a Freezer version but offer little in the way of customizing to meet your specific needs. We took our program up a notch by adding in additional features!

Customization  Our Quick Ship and Quick Ship Plus programs include:

Walk-In Coolers and Freezers
Indoor and Outdoor Walk-Ins
Two Height Options
With or Without a Floor (Cooler Versions Only)
Remote or Drop-In Refrigeration (Optional)

We Offer Walk-In Quick Ship Features that Others Don’t

Here are just a few of our features, available in our Quick Ship or Quick Ship Plus program that aren’t normally available from other manufacturers:

Kick Plates / Diamond Tread
LED Lights
Strip Curtains
Trim
Coving
Membrane Roof Cap
and more!

We added these features to make sure that your refrigeration needs are met in the most economical and efficient way possible.

And of course, our Quick Ship Walk-Ins still contain the same high-quality manufacturing and all the features and benefits of the custom made-to-order Walk-Ins.

Take a look at our Product Literature Library to view the full range of specs.

We Never Compromise on Quality

Fast and affordable units are great but only if the products are also high quality. That’s why we extend top quality materials and manufacturing processes from our custom Walk-Ins to our Quick Ship Walk-Ins. Just because Quick Ships might be a lower priced option for you, doesn’t mean that you should have to compromise on quality.

Check out our Walk-In Overview Videos on our Video Library to see our quality standards that we also adhere to for our Quick Ships.

What’s the Difference Between Leer’s Quick Ship and Quick Ship Plus?

We Offer 2-Day Quick Ships and a 10-Day Quick Ship Plus. Both offer economic benefits and are faster to get than custom units but have a few differences between the two options.

Quick Ship: The most straight forward option with no additional fluff. They’re great for simple refrigeration needs.
Quick Ship Plus: Our Quick Ship Plus option is still significantly faster than a custom model, taking only10-days to ship but offers a range of features, flexibility, and customization options that you won’t find anywhere else.

Our Service

Our slogan is “we’re with you every degree of the way” and we mean that. From sales to customer service, we’re here to listen to you and design and deliver the highest quality products to you. Maybe you know exactly what you’re looking for or maybe you need a helping hand. Either way, our team is trained to help you get exactly what you need.

To help figure out if a Quick Ship is right for you, click here.

Also, did you know that we’re 100% employee-owned? That extra commitment to success means you have hundreds of business owners dedicated to making sure you’re happy.

Click here to contact us today to learn more about Leer Inc.’s Quick Ship Walk-In Coolers and Freezers.

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Long Pizza Pans Open Door for Menu Innovation

Scott Wiener — Thu, 09 Jul 2020 19:27:00 +0000

LloydPans’ newest product, the Long Pan, allows restaurant operators to launch new menu items for large parties, from Detroit style pizzas to nachos to desserts.

Ideally suited for mouth-watering Sicilian or Detroit style crust recipes, Long Pan Pizzas are meant to be shared with those whom you love. LloydPans designed these new pans to accommodate small and large gatherings around the table with three different pan lengths.

At 12″ long, they serve 1-2 people with four, 4 x 3 inch slices
At 18″ long, they serve 2-4 people with four, 4 x 4 1/5 inch slices
At 27″ long, they serve 4-8 people with eight, 4 x 3 3/8 inch slices

The Long Pan is a rectangular-shaped pizza pan that can measure up 108 square inches, with a standard size of 18x4x1.5 inches. This is a great solution for pizzerias and foodservice operations producing pan pizza, as it’s an exciting new presentation to customers. From birthday pizza parties to Super Bowl gatherings, this pan makes a pizza great for sharing.

But its use is not limited to pizzas. Nachos in a Long Pan are the perfect baking vessel and serving tray. For desserts, a Long Pan ensures every brownie is an edge piece, which is everyone’s favorite. You can even bake a cake in the Long Pan!

Each Long Pan is 4 inches wide and 1.5 inches deep. They also feature:

Folded rim for added strength and safety in handling
Durable 14 gauge hard coat anodized aluminum
Permanent and metal utensil safe Pre-Seasoned Tuff-Kote® finish for easy de-panning and clean-up

LloydPans

800-748-6251