When it comes to commercial kitchen costs and efficiency in restaurants, one pain point is the cost of labor, and the difficulty finding it. Between increases in wages, goods, and services over the last few years, foodservice operators are always looking at ways to reduce the cost of staffing, especially when those staff members are so difficult to find in the first place.

Oktoberfest is right around the corner. Celebrations and fall festivals are just about to heat up in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. Many of these events draw inspiration from the German version, so let's take a close look at some of the cooking equipment at one of the world's largest food and beverage events.

Hot, fast and fresh. In just a short period, convenience stores have evolved from cigarettes, fuel and lottery tickets into go-to foodservice operations for guests that want quality meals made quickly. Consumers visit c-stores for more than just fuel these days – they can obtain groceries and a movie for a night in, quality cup of coffee and a fresh pastry on the way to work, or a diverse menu of foods that rival the QSR industry’s offerings. Convenience stores are now a major component of the foodservice industry and it’s easy to see why.

Because of its versatility, a combi oven can be one of the most important and profit-producing pieces of equipment in any commercial kitchen. Whether you're baking bread or cooking a pork roast, a combi oven can deliver the ultimate cooking and baking results.