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Menu Development on Your Mind? Find Inspiration for Your Next Menu Item

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Is menu development keeping you up at night? Looking for that next customer favorite that fits your concept, a menu item you can produce consistently and profitably?  The right equipment can make menu development a lot easier. When you have the flexibility to test new ideas, explore different cooking methods, and deliver consistent results, you have more freedom to turn a good idea into a great menu item. The Merrychef conneX series opens up a world of cooking capabilities. From appetizers to desserts and everything in between, it can bake, roast, toast, grill, and finish—all at up to 80% faster than a conventional oven.  But speed is only part of the story. It’s about repeatable results: that craveable consistency your customers love and a great-looking product you’re proud to serve. That’s where the menu inspiration comes in.  Whether you’re looking for a seasonal favorite, a signature item, or a new cooking approach to a local specialty, Merrychef Ready Recipes...

Pizza’s Time to Shine: Winning Customers in 2026

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Thank goodness the enduring love of pizza, America's longtime favorite food, keeps the pizza market resilient in all kinds of economic conditions. There’s no other food that brings the comfort, shareability, and affordability that pizza does. In 2026, consumers are looking for something special, so if pizza's the star of your menu, it's your time to shine! Great atmosphere, quality, signature flavors, and stellar service all keep customers coming back. How do you strengthen those competitive advantages? Some of the latest equipment can help.   Create an Experience Nothing creates pizza theater like a Wood Stone Oven. Whether you choose a stone hearth oven like the Bistro Series or the OneRev Labor Saving Rotating Pizza Oven , your customers are in for the visual treat of live-fire cooking of their delicious pizza. The OneRev bakes perfectly cooked artisanal pizzas in one rotation. A single setting cooks multiple-size pizzas with an assortment of toppings. Cente...

Is a high-speed oven right for your foodservice operation?

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A ventless oven that cooks up to 20 times faster than other cooking methods.  It toasts, it grills, it finishes, and it cooks fresh or frozen food. Mou thwatering,   40-second omelets; toasty, 40-second sandwiches; and crispy, 90-second pizzas are just a few examples of its culinary capabilities.  What is this cooking marvel? It's the Merrychef conneX ®  high speed oven. Do you need one for your foodservice operation? Read on to find out what criteria you'll want to consider. If two or more of the following statements hit home, a Merrychef high-speed oven could be a great solution for your foodservice operation: ☐     Your staff doesn’t have a culinary background. ☐     You need front-of-house cooking capability. ☐     You frequently have new employees to train. ☐     You’re out of hood space. ☐     You need to shorten service times and/or turn tables faster. ☐   ...

NRA 2025 Brought New Ways for Foodservice to Thrive

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The numbers are in: the 2025 National Restaurant Association Show brought in 53,000 people!  The show’s rising attendance proves that labor challenges and high costs continue to drive the search for new ways to maintain a healthy foodservice operation.  What does this mean to you?  NRA featured the latest in user-friendly foodservice technology, customizable equipment, and high-performance style that also supports food safety, quality, and service. We’re eager to share the highlights with you! Click the  play  button below for a quick show recap.  Want to learn more? We’d love to talk with you about new ways to help your foodservice operation thrive. Contact us !  

2025 NRA Show Preview: The Foodservice Industry’s Fountain of Youth

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The annual National Restaurant Association Show kicks off in Chicago next Saturday, May 17.  Did you know that NRA 2024 brought in 50,000+ foodservice pros from over 100 countries, and this year’s attendance is expected to be even higher?  What’s the appeal? Where else can you get a 360° view of foodservice industry trends and get hands-on with brand new product innovations, all while making new connections and catching up with old friends?  Like a fountain of youth for our hard-working and fast-evolving industry, NRA is where fresh ideas, answers, and solutions are introduced to the world of foodservice.  Whether you’re able to attend the show or not, we’ll be sure to share the highlights with you. If you’re planning to travel to Chicago for NRA, please stop in and see us at the following booths. Even better, contact us before or at the show to schedule a time to visit your favorites together. Here’s a preview of what’s in store for this year’s show: ...

NAFEM 2025 Brought the Wow!

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You just never know when the perfect solution will come along for that nagging operational challenge.   For foodservice professionals, the 2025 NAFEM show was like being a kid in a candy store!  Throughout multiple halls of the Atlanta World Congress Convention Center, bright and shiny foodservice equipment and impactful new technology beckoned a closer look at every turn.  Doing more with less and for less—all while enhancing the customer’s experience—is always the goal.  Click the play button below to see how NAFEM 25 brought the wow, so you can improve your foodservice operation here and now! Want to learn more? We’re happy to talk with you about these featured products and other solutions for your unique operation. Contact us !

New Foodservice Solutions Are Coming at NAFEM 2025!

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Life and work are filled with change, but one thing never does: the constant drive to find better ways to work with the resources we have. Lucky for us, an entire industry is dedicated to making quality and process improvements easier for the world of foodservice. The NAFEM (North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers) show takes place only once every two years, and it’s THE place where game-changing foodservice product innovations get unveiled. The 2025 NAFEM show is February 26-28 in Atlanta, and we can’t wait! If you’re planning to travel to Atlanta, please stop in and see us at the following booths or even better,  contact us  before or at the show to schedule a time to visit your favorites together. Here’s a preview of what’s in store for the show, not counting the many surprises we expect to see. Cutting-edge Cooking Technology Convotherm , Booth #1730 Featured product:  Convotherm maxx pro  ovens with  ConvoSense  AI-driven opt...