The primary purpose of commercial reach-in refrigerators is of course food storage, but they can have a much greater impact inside your Florida foodservice operation. One of the biggest areas is in energy consumption.

Saving energy in a restaurant or foodservice operation can lead to greater profitability. In fact, according to ENERGY STAR, restaurants use from five to seven times more energy per square foot than all other types of commercial buildings.

So your restaurant kitchen has multiple coolers and freezers along with a prep area requiring precise cooling temps, right? Well, despite the fact it might take up a lot of space, refrigeration in your Florida commercial kitchen doesn't have to be costly and complex. The reason is simple: RDT and their refrigeration rack system.

Commercial refrigeration is extremely important to Florida foodservice operators for a variety of reasons. From dealing with ambient temperatures to the location of the units, a wide range of factors should be included depending on the type of operation.

Commercial foodservice refrigeration costs can account for as much as 25 percent of an operator's energy expenses, and in the warmer climates of Florida, that number can be even higher. With the right equipment and considerations, though, Florida foodservice operators can reduce refrigeration costs by as much as 50 percent. Here's how.