2026 is set to be a pivotal year for the foodservice industry. With rising labor costs, shifting customer tastes, and ongoing spikes in ingredient prices, business owners will need to find innovative, more efficient ways to keep their kitchens running smoothly in the new year. At Serv-Ware, we keep a…

In a kitchen, time really does equal money. With so much hands-on work happening at once, keeping a kitchen running efficiently can be the difference between turning a profit and constantly playing catch-up. Efficiency in a kitchen can take many forms, like setting up the layout to make moving around…

Opening a new restaurant is exciting—but it can also be stressful.  From hiring staff to designing your menu, there’s plenty to figure out before opening day—including what restaurant equipment you’ll need. For new owners working with tight budgets, deciding what equipment your kitchen really needs can feel overwhelming. But this…

Food trucks started as a fun food trend in the early 2010s, but have turned into a permanent part of how we eat today. It’s easy to see why they took off: they’re an affordable way for entrepreneurs to enter the restaurant world while providing diners with fresh, exciting food…

The USDA estimates that between 30% and 40% of all food goes to waste. Food waste happens at every stage of the supply chain, with spoilage and incorrect food preparation being the main culprits on the commercial end. The right tools, such as commercial refrigeration and gas ranges, can prevent…

Now is the time for restaurants to start preparing for the holiday rush. For many restaurants and commercial food businesses, the holidays are an incredibly lucrative but chaotic time. To maximize the potential of the season, staying organized with tools like work tables and overshelves is essential. The holidays typically…

To open a successful convenience store, you have to take the word “convenience” literally. How can you make the items your customers are looking for easy to find? One of the ways is with a glass door merchandiser refrigerator. A glass door merchandiser refrigerator sounds complicated, but you’ve likely seen…

Running a successful commercial kitchen is just as much about the tools chefs and cooks use as it is about the food they make. Your kitchen could be producing popular and profitable items, but if your commercial kitchen equipment is running inefficiently, none of that matters. One of the most…

Most businesses thrive or falter based on the functionality of their commercial refrigeration units and other foodservice equipment. If you run a busy foodservice operation — whether it’s a restaurant, wholesale business or small bakery — you know how quickly things can fall apart when a piece of equipment fails.…

There’s a reason stainless steel sinks and benches are the backbone of commercial kitchens: they’re tough, easy to clean and sanitize, and built to keep operations running like clockwork.  Whether you’re running a restaurant or prepping food for wholesale distribution, stainless steel sinks and benches are the gold standard for…