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When you are
running a food business or planning to open your own food business, one of the
things you need to prioritize is investing in the best kitchen equipment. Every
food business owner knows how expensive buying your own equipment can be,
especially since you can’t settle for anything less if you want to offer your
clients or customers the best service and high-quality food.
This is why it
pays to come up with checklist of the equipment you may possibly need. You don’t
need to buy everything on the list right away, but at least determine what you
need to have on hand first. Most start-ups rent their equipment and are able to
slowly build their inventory as time goes by. Wise
catering/kitchen/restaurant equipment buys will always help you save money
in the long run and allow you to have some left over for other expenses like
payroll and supplies.
One of the
biggest and most important investments you will need to make for your business is
for commercial fridges. Since you will need to adhere to health and safety
regulations concerning food preparation, storage and handling, a good commercial
fridge is essential. However, with so many makes and models out in the market,
you’ll need to base your decision on what your business needs, the amount of
food you need to store daily and of course, the size of your premises/location.
If you have
budget constraints, you can always check commercial
fridges available online for rent as this way, you get what you need at a
price you can afford. The great thing is there are suppliers who offer a
rent-to-own option where you can eventually buy the fridge at a percentage of
the original sale price after your rental period. You won’t have to go out and
buy a new fridge but simply use the one you’ve come to depend on.
Another thing
you need to remember when choosing the best commercial fridges for your
business is you need to choose one that is energy efficient. With the heavy use
you’ll be putting it through, you may find yourself complaining more and more
about high utility bills and as such, you need to get a fridge that won’t bleed
you dry in this department. You may want to consider using commercial
fridges and freezers that have earned the Energy Star rating because these
fridges are approximately 30% more energy efficient than standard models. You
can save close to $60-70$ annually which is pretty significant considering.
You will also
benefit from fridges with high-efficiency compressors and improved coil
designs, as well as those with electronically commutated motors, variable speed
fans, improved fan blade designs, anti-sweat heaters, improved insulation and
gaskets, as well as efficient interior lighting. All these contribute to
significant savings due to high energy efficiency.
And lastly,
never attempt to consider using residential fridges for your business. You can always
do research and gather as much information as you can about the best fridges to
use for business and the wear and tear that your fridges will be subjected to
from heavy use is not something residential fridges are designed for, not
unless you don’t have anything against spending constantly for repairs and
upkeep.
You might also
like:
What
Are The Different Types of Commercial Refrigeration? (wisegeek.com)
How
To Run A Restaurant: Sourcing Supply (forbes.com)
