Whether you're opening up a new restaurant in Florida, or it's time for an upgrade, one of the biggest pieces of equipment you'll want to do your research on is the oven. There are many different options, and it's not a one-size-fits-all piece of equipment. We'll get you up to speed quickly in this handy guide about the differences between some common types of ovens.

There are many reasons to go ventless in a commercial kitchen. Some kitchens are in limited spaces while others are in historic buildings that don’t allow for ductwork to be installed. There are also building designs that don’t accommodate traditional hood installations, like malls or airports. And ultimately, it's more cost effective. That’s where Wells Ventless Hoods come in to help.

Compressors are what keep our foods cold in walk-in freezers and refrigerators. They're what keep our wine or dry-aging rooms at the right temperatures. They're the only lifeline Florida foodservice operators have between properly storing food products and the extreme Florida heat that can damage those products.

It goes without saying that the better the meal, the more people will opt to buy that meal. This is a central aspect to increasing student participation in Florida school cafeterias, from Miami to the Panhandle. But what is a better meal, and how are school lunch menus an important part of this equation?

Why do the country's top steakhouses use broilers from Southbend? Because for over 50 years, Southbend has served the steakhouse foodservice industry with commercial steakhouse broilers to places in Florida like Del Frisco's, The Palm Restaurants, Shula's and several others listed above. They rely on Southbend broilers to serve the best quality food to their customers.