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The National Restaurant Association (NRA) Show is May 16-19, 2026, in Chicago. This year’s show is expected to once again bring in over 53,000 foodservice professionals from 100+ countries, continued proof that it’s the premier destination for foodservice innovation and inspiration. If you’re dealing with tight space, rising costs, labor shortages, or all of the above, you can find your fix at NRA '26 with  new products designed to solve operational challenges and improve efficiency .  Here’s just a taste of product innovations that are in store this year.   Cleveland 60-Gallon PowerPan ™ Gas Tilt Skillet With a capacity of 60 gallons in a 40-gallon footprint, the space-saving 60-Gallon PowerPan ™ Gas Tilt Skillet was made for operator ease and comfort with features like the easyTouch controller, power tilt, and a low 37" rim height. It’s also available in an electric model. See it at the show in booth #4801.   Convotherm mini pro The Convotherm mini...

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...

As foodservice operators begin planning for the year ahead, one theme is clear: With budgets expected to be tighter in 2026, getting the maximum value from every dollar will continue to be essential. Investing in multi-functional equipment helps operators streamline workflows, expand menus, and boost ROI—all without adding space or costs. These versatile solutions save floor and hood space while making every budget dollar go further. Here are seven standout pieces of equipment that bring cross-functional value to your commercial or noncommercial kitchen: 1. Cleveland Power Pan Tilt Skillet The tilt skillet is often called the “Swiss Army knife” of commercial cooking—and for good reason. The Cleveland Power Pan can replace stock pots, steam kettles, griddles, fryers, and roasting pans. Its broad, heated cooking surface and tilt feature allow operators to batch cook, grill, braise, steam, fry, and simmer—all from the same piece of equipment.  Cleveland offers a broad range of ...

  Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from all of us at Wallin Foodservice Resources! We’re truly grateful that relationships are the heart of our business. Our lives are richer thanks to the many friends we’ve made across the foodservice industry over the years.  Thank you for your partnership, support, and friendship. We wish you a wonderful holiday season and a healthy and happy 2025.

Getting the job done with a short staff is nothing new in the world of foodservice, but sometimes it feels like there just has to be a better way. Analyzing processes is a tried and true way to reduce costs and do more with fewer people. It requires taking the time, however, to stop, observe, and assess a process with fresh eyes. That’s no simple feat when you and your team are running full throttle and already feeling overwhelmed. How do you get yourself or key team members to take a step back to evaluate if your standard operating procedures are using more labor, space, or expertise than you can afford? Think of it like freeing a vehicle that’s stuck in the mud. If you’ve ever been in this situation, you know the first impulse is to gas it. Sometimes that works, but keeping the pedal to the metal can also make you spin your wheels deeper and get even more frustrated. Operations can’t slow down, but one person taking a pause to assess a procedural bottleneck is often all it takes ...

The word “artisanal” sounds like a lot of work in any context. Considering that it refers to a skilled person using traditional means to manually create something that's pretty much one-of-a-kind, it should! In today's fast-paced world, however, expectations are high, yet time and patience are often in short supply—especially when it comes to pizza.  Wood Stone’s OneRev Rotating Pizza Oven was designed specifically to solve this modern day dilemma. Distinctive, hearth baked flavor? Check! Impressive, front-of-house cooking display? Check! Consistent, perfectly baked pizza every time? Check! Highly-trained artisanal pizza bakers? Nope. Here’s how the OneRev Labor Saver Rotating Pizza Oven works its magic. A single setting cooks multiple-size pizzas (with an assortment of toppings) and a capacity of up to seven 16", eleven 12", or sixteen 8" pies at a time.  Center, underfloor, and finish flames ensure consistent, even baking that yields perfectl...

Tens of thousands of restaurateurs and foodservice operators from around the world flocked to Chicago this week to discover the hottest new product and process innovations. The National Restaurant Association’s annual show was indeed the place to find the latest tools and treasures to speed up prep, improve organization, maintain better food quality, increase customer convenience, enhance aesthetics, and so much more. Click the play button below to see the highlights of this year’s show.  Want to learn more? We’re happy to talk with you about these featured products and other solutions for your unique operation. Contact us !

The annual National Restaurant Association Show is where foodservice equipment and supply manufacturers come to introduce their latest product innovations.  This year's show starts on Saturday, which makes now the perfect time to find new ways to solve the operational challenges you and your staff face every day! Our team will be at the show to meet you if you’re there, or to bring great ideas back to you if you’re not. Here are just a few of the exciting things we’re looking forward to seeing at this year’s show. Structural Concepts, Booth #1278 Since 1972, Structural Concepts has consistently delivered attractive, reliable, temperature-controlled display cases, when and where you need them, making it easier to display and sell more fresh food.  Structural Concepts will be highlighting the Oasis Refrigerated and Heated Self-Service Case for merchandising hot and cold food products in a single merchandiser, and their Kitchen Innovations award-winning autonomous retai...