Fryer maintenance can be a grueling part of foodservice operations. Burners clogged with debris lead to uneven cooking, higher energy costs, and the constant risk of equipment failure. For operators juggling busy shifts and tight margins, maintaining burner cleanliness often falls by the wayside, creating more significant problems down the line. This is where Pitco’s...

Standing out in the foodservice world requires more than just great food. It’s about crafting an experience that customers crave, share, and come back for time and again. Brands like Raising Cane’s and Sticky’s Finger Joint have captured this magic, building thriving concepts around a seemingly simple product: the fried chicken tender.  So, what can...

If there’s one core component of the modern kitchen, it’s the natural gas stove. For decades, gas stoves have become the default appliance for cooking, heating, and preparing food, essentially becoming the core component of a commercial kitchen. As a result, other types of foodservice equipment have also traditionally relied on gas, but that could...

Commercial kitchens are fast-paced environments. Having access to foodservice equipment with the right features won’t slow things down. But it can have a significant impact in helping operators maximize the potential of staff. Solstice technology from Pitco offers great potential to operators looking to navigate labor shortages and increasing consumer demands. Using the right equipment...

  Commercial kitchens are always looking for ways to reduce their overhead expenses. And one of the easiest ways to do so is to save space in the kitchen. That means upgrading equipment that is easier for staff members to use and can perform multiple functions at once. Because of these goals, modular fryer lineups...

A hot dog on a stick, fried in golden cornmeal. What could be more delicious or simple to whip up than the beloved corn dog? How about a Korean corn dog? Let’s learn a little more about the history of both and how foodservice businesses can hop on this latest food trend. The Origin of...

Restaurant owners and operators have been very comfortable using gas equipment for a long time. Gas equipment is powerful, efficient, and proven, but gas is starting to fall out of favor in the foodservice world as electric cooking equipment becomes more popular. In large part, gas equipment is being replaced by electric equipment because of...

During the holiday season, the most popular day to go out for lunch is Black Friday. Forty-five percent of Black Friday shoppers reported hitting up a lunch spot the day after Thanksgiving, and it makes sense. Many people are tired of cooking from the process that is Thanksgiving Dinner. Plus, all that shopping can work...

Uncertainty in the world, such as that brought about by the pandemic, has inspired people to seek comfort and familiarity in their lives. Fried food will do the trick! These comfort foods often remind people of simpler times, and with many fried foods having ties to particular regions, they often make people think of home....