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								CHILLING OR FREEZING? UNVEILING THE DISTINCTIONS BETWEEN BLAST CHILLERS, BLAST FREEZERS, AND SHOCK FREEZERS				
In the world of food preservation, the battle between maintaining freshness and extending shelf life is fought with the help of specialized equipment. Discover the nuances and unique purposes of blast chillers, blast freezers, and

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In the world of food preservation, the battle between maintaining freshness and extending shelf life is fought with the help of specialized equipment. Discover the nuances and unique purposes of blast chillers, blast freezers, and
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								BLAST CHILLERS: THE SECRET WEAPON FOR IMPROVING FOOD SAFETY AND QUALITY				
Blast chillers are often seen as a luxury or specialized product primarily used in large-scale cooking establishments like hospitals, universities, and cafeterias. However, the truth is that almost any kitchen can benefit from incorporating a

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Blast chillers are often seen as a luxury or specialized product primarily used in large-scale cooking establishments like hospitals, universities, and cafeterias. However, the truth is that almost any kitchen can benefit from incorporating a
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								THE COST OF CARELESSNESS				
Although I try not to give a food service employee a reason to sabotage my food purposely, how do I know that they are practicing food safety at all?  I’m sure you’ve heard the adage,

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Although I try not to give a food service employee a reason to sabotage my food purposely, how do I know that they are practicing food safety at all?  I’m sure you’ve heard the adage,
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								5 WAYS TO CREATE A SUCCESSFUL RESTAURANT				
  So you want to open a restaurant? Great! Here are five key suggestions that will help make it a success!   #1. HIRE A CONSULTANT Every successful venture, from mountain climbing to financial planning to a surprise birthday party

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  So you want to open a restaurant? Great! Here are five key suggestions that will help make it a success!   #1. HIRE A CONSULTANT Every successful venture, from mountain climbing to financial planning to a surprise birthday party
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								FOCUS ON THE HIGH PROFIT CENTERS				
How does one decide if a store remodel is necessary and, if so, what areas can be targeted to maximize profits and get the best ROI? A c-store remodel is not an inexpensive venture. A complete remodel for

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How does one decide if a store remodel is necessary and, if so, what areas can be targeted to maximize profits and get the best ROI? A c-store remodel is not an inexpensive venture. A complete remodel for
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								TO REMODEL OR NOT TO REMODEL: THAT IS THE QUESTION				
It’s difficult to know whether or not the capital cost of a store remodel will be worth it over the life of the remodel. So here are few initial questions to ask yourself as you

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It’s difficult to know whether or not the capital cost of a store remodel will be worth it over the life of the remodel. So here are few initial questions to ask yourself as you
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								WHY SHOULD YOU HIRE A FOOD SERVICE CONSULTANT?				
First of all, let’s define what a Food Service Consultant is: Generally speaking, a food service consultant is a professional adviser who, for a defined scope of work and related fee, works as an advocate

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First of all, let’s define what a Food Service Consultant is: Generally speaking, a food service consultant is a professional adviser who, for a defined scope of work and related fee, works as an advocate
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								CUTTING EDGE CULINARY DESIGN FOR THE NEXT GENERATION				
One of the most monumental and exciting projects I managed and designed was the Culinary Arts Center and Food Court at the Manatee Technical Institute (Bradenton, FL). The 12,000 square foot Culinary Center included a

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One of the most monumental and exciting projects I managed and designed was the Culinary Arts Center and Food Court at the Manatee Technical Institute (Bradenton, FL). The 12,000 square foot Culinary Center included a
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								INTRO TO PESDG				
 INTRODUCING PES DESIGN GROUP –  FOOD SERVICE AND C-STORE DESIGN SPECIALISTS   We are Food Service and C-Store Design Consultants with over 50 years of experience in planning innovative, attractive, efficient and profitable facilities. We have

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 INTRODUCING PES DESIGN GROUP –  FOOD SERVICE AND C-STORE DESIGN SPECIALISTS   We are Food Service and C-Store Design Consultants with over 50 years of experience in planning innovative, attractive, efficient and profitable facilities. We have
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