The Retail Psychology of Impulse Buying

There’s a reason grocery stores keep all those little nuggets of temptation right up front at the register. The candy, the tabloid magazines, and the soft drinks all sit brightly colored and glossy at the spot in the store every customer has to pass through. The placement of these racks and display coolers is based…

3 Winning Tips for Setting up a New Restaurant

Opening up a new eatery involves a number of important decisions. From menu fonts to food safety regulations, a restaurateur faces endless choices. Setting up the dining area, however, is just as important as the behind-the-scenes setup, which entails choosing a walk in cooler, preparatory equipment, and work surfaces. Some new business owners feel overwhelmed…

Is It Time to Replace Your Walk-In Freezer?

The inventory inside a walk-in cooler depends on consistent cool temperatures. The following three telltale signs indicate that a freezer is on the fritz and that it is time for a replacement. Food Doesn’t Last Through Its Expiration Date Tossing perishable inventory is throwing money away. This loss is more than annoying; it could signal…