We are honored and proud to announce that Foodservice Equipment & Supplies has named The Wasserstrom Company the 2024 winner of the magazine’s acclaimed Dealer of the Year Award. “We are so grateful all our associates continue to be recognized for the great work they are doing to support our customers, vendors, and each other.
You’re ready to add fried food to your menu, but do you really know what size fryer you need in your commercial kitchen? We’re going to answer questions that every cook, professional chef, or foodservice manager should ask themselves before purchasing a commercial fryer. Whether you’re starting up a country style restaurant that offers fried […]
The National Restaurant Association Show hit its 100 year anniversary with a monumental expo in Chicago featuring nearly 2,500 exhibitors and 43,000 attendees. From exciting new equipment demos, to scrumptious food tastings, to influential speakers & celebrity chefs – the National Restaurant Association show unfolded the many intriguing and unexpected trends of the culinary world. […]
The Wasserstrom Company is pleased to announce that we have hired Cathy King as our new Executive Vice President of Sales. Cathy comes to us from Cardinal Health, where over the course of 24 years, she has proven herself a leader in sales, customer experience, operations, change management and process improvement. Cathy’s extensive experience with […]
When you need a new fry pan or stock pot, how do you know which metal to choose? Between stainless steel, aluminum, cast iron – even nonstick vs natural finish – which material is the best fit for your restaurant’s commercial cookware? Whether you are adding to your existing collection of cookware or starting your collection from […]
It is with mixed emotions that we announce the retirement of Ursula Vermillion, Executive Vice President of National Smallwares for The Wasserstrom Company. While we celebrate with Ursula as she starts this next chapter in her life, we also feel (along with many of you, I am sure), sad about her leaving and daunted by […]
Looks like Taco Bell would like to grab some of the marketing attention that its brand sibling, KFC, has been hogging lately. This summer, super fans can look forward to the opening of an ultra-swanky Taco Bell hotel. But this is not for the kiddos. This is a luxury resort designed for 18-and-over super fans […]
WASHINGTON, DC – After 12 years successfully leading one of Washington’s largest and most influential trade associations, advancing and protecting all aspects of the restaurant and foodservice industry, National Restaurant Association (NRA) and National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation President & CEO Dawn Sweeney announced today that she will step down when her current contract ends at […]
Do you ever find yourself in a bad mood when the weather is nasty? Well, that bad weather may also lead to an increased likelihood of leaving negative restaurant reviews. Researchers at the Ohio State University Hospitality Management program conducted a series of studies that uncovered the relationship between weather and negative restaurant reviews. “Restaurant […]
Think you know these latest foodservice industry trends? We’ve pulled together some questions you may find tricky but will definitely find interesting in this quiz on restaurant trends in the United States. After you take our quiz, you’ll walk away with at least a couple memorable stats to pull out of your back pocket during […]
About a year ago, we told you about the European Union’s plan to address the issue of single-use plastics. On April 15, 2019, the EU passed a measure supporting a sweeping single-use disposables ban to go into effect beginning in 2021. “Plastics poison our seas,” said Belgian legislator Frédérique Ries. “If we do not take action, […]
It’s ironic that something that started out with the Diner’s Club should be at the center of the cashless restaurant controversy. Most historians agree that the modern incarnation of the credit card began in 1950 with the birth of the Diner’s Club card. But card-based payments have grown beyond just credit cards to include debit […]
Scouring pads are the preferred scrubbing solution in commercial kitchens. Their open weave construction allows for easy rinsing and efficient cleaning. Why not use sponges in commercial kitchens? Sponges are more likely to harbor bacteria and are more difficult to clean than scouring pads. For this reason, sponges aren’t typically considered a safe option for […]
Why choose an immersion blender over of a traditional blender? ✔️ Capacity Immersion blenders allow you to blend in much larger capacities in whatever container you choose. In addition, variable speed Immersion blenders also allow the operator complete control over the consistency and chefs need this when they’re creating foams and sauces. ✔️ Efficiency Immersion […]
Instagram isn’t just for personal profiles anymore. Restaurants, bars, coffee shops, food trucks – foodservice establishments of all types and sizes are using it as a brand touchpoint. No need to switch from Facebook to Instagram since they both serve different purposes in the social media landscape. Facebook is still king of business updates – whereas […]
Previously, we told you the story of our first Dealer of the Year award. For today’s Throwback Thursday, we remember our second time being honored with this prestigious award. In 2002, Wasserstrom celebrated its 100th anniversary. A bonus to that celebration year, was Wasserstrom’s selection as the Foodservice Equipment & Supplies magazine “Dealer of the […]
March is upon us and with it comes a type of madness in the form of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. For 3 weeks at the end of March (and into April actually), the biggest sports story is the Tourney. Preparing your bar and/or restaurant for this event takes a little bit of planning. But […]