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There was a time when fried chicken was eaten mostly as a picnic or special occasion food. Nowadays, it’s available in a variety of ways, including the recently ultra-popular fried chicken sandwich.  A trend that seemed destined to fizzle out has continued with no signs of slowing down. How did what began known as ‘the...

Getting ready for back-to-school means shopping at the mall, looking for the latest fashion trends, waiting in line, and taking time for a quick meal. It’s a perfect opportunity for quick service restaurant (QSR) retailers to fill in the meal gaps. Back To School Shopping . . . And Eating It’s no secret almost every...

Supply chain and labor shortages have created a bottleneck where paper filters of all sorts and sizes are scarce and hard to find. Factories are facing tremendous hardships when it comes to packaging which directly affects the consumer market. The paper goods shortage can be attributed to an increase in demand for paper-based materials that...

In the wake of the pandemic, there has been a drastic increase in the popularity of fried food. With the number of fried options on restaurant menus rising by 5% in the last year, and deep fryer repair calls skyrocketing by 93%, it is safe to say America is experiencing a fried food revolution. However,...

Inflation is a growing global problem. Many factors influence the rising cost of goods and services, from conflict to climate change. Cooking oil is not immune to these fluctuations in price. What’s Causing Another Spike in Cooking Oil Prices? Fluctuating oil prices are not new. Supply chain issues from COVID-19, labor shortages, and increased biofuel...

For many restaurants, the fryer is the cornerstone of the kitchen. This one device can handle a wide variety of dishes, including French fries, mozzarella sticks, fried chicken, and lots more. However, while the fryer has been a staple forever, it’s still relatively labor-intensive, with workers draining, filtering, refilling the oil, pulling baskets, and other...

Typically, Mother’s Day gets all the attention from restaurants, and for a good reason. Over 90 million people dine out on that holiday, making it the biggest brunch day of the year. However, while Father’s Day doesn’t bring in quite so many numbers, it’s not a holiday to neglect. Restaurants see a substantial boost on Father’s Day,...

Everybody has to eat which means foodservice is big business, and while many operators focus primarily on their foodservice operations there are a whole host of businesses whose primary purpose is not foodservice yet derive the majority of their profits from it. Think about gas stations and convenience stores, for example. While the primary offering...

Our veterans signed up for military service to protect our rights and freedoms, even making the ultimate sacrifice if needed. We’re grateful for all our vets across all branches of the service. We’re thankful for all you’ve done and continue to do. And here at Pitco, we’re honored to be considered a veteran-friendly business as...