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We’re knee-deep in the holiday season, which means that holiday gatherings, groups, and parties are going to be happening. Whether you are already booked up for the holiday party season, or you still have openings, there are a few things you can do to get your staff and your restaurant ready for the rush. Fast Fix is also here to help make this a successful holiday celebration! Prepare Your Staff There are many ways you can prepare your staff for the busy season. From creating clear expectations of what to do through even hiring seasonal help. Some ways to help your team speed up the serving process can include pre-bussing the tables, suggesting dishes and seasonal items while the guests are being seated, and offering the bill as soon as they’re done eating (but making sure they know you aren’t in a rush!). If you need seasonal help, there are several ways to make the process easier for you. Sometimes you can use sales forecasting to predict how many additional staff members ...

Your kitchen is one of the biggest investments in your restaurant. The equipment inside it can value at well over several thousand of dollars, and honestly, without it, you would have a hard time providing the food that your guests love. This means that it’s important to keep these pieces of commercial kitchen equipment in good working order by performing regular maintenance to them. Here are a few reasons why you need kitchen maintenance, and how the team at Fast Fix LLC can assist. Prevent Breakdowns Did you know that if your commercial kitchen is serviced on a regular basis, it’s easier for a professional to spot the small problems before they turn into the big issues? This can save your restaurant money on repair costs, but also business losses as well. It probably isn’t lost on you, but if your commercial cooking equipment in Mid-Missouri breaks down, you will not be able to provide food for your customers until it’s either repaired or replaced. Maintenance Can Help Yo...

The phrases “eco-friendly”, “zero-waste”, and “low-plastic” are being thrown around a lot lately. Some people are so passionate about saving the planet that they are calling others to a new level of sustainability, while others are trying to run their businesses, supply product that everyone will like, and find it difficult to jump on the new bandwagon. If you are a Missouri restaurant who wants to help reduce waste, while also not driving your bottom line to the bottom of the barrel - here are a few tips and ways you can improve your waste output. Food Waste The fact is, restaurants will go through a LOT of food - and that generally creates food waste. This can be waste from prepping the food, and it can involve waste from guests who leave food behind. Studies are showing that the restaurant industry alone generates about 11.4 million tons of food waste (out of the 63 million tons total). This is mind-boggling, but there are ways to reduce these numbers. Other restaurants are d...

We featured some delicious and fun appetizers on our blog a couple of weeks ago, and we still have more to share! In part 1, we talked about trends that include octopus, cauliflower, vegan, and Asian influences. If you want to go back and check out those trends, you can read it here: Five-Star Appetizers for Your Restaurant. Apps are an easy way to try out new flavors and textures. You can see how well they go over, and then decide if it warrants a test on the main course spot. Here area few more that your Mid-Missouri restaurant may want to try out. The Wing Thing Did you know that 44% of menus feature wings, and the number is still growing? There are obvious restaurants who focus on wings primarily, and any good sports bar is going to have at least a few choices - however, they don’t have to be limited! Wings are fun to eat and serve as a wonderful vessel for many different sauces and flavors. Play around with the sweetness, the spicy tones, and come up with something signatu...

We know what you’re thinking, Memorial Day is still over 30 days away (38 to be exact), do you really have to start thinking about it already? The truth is, yes. In a kitchen, you always have to be thinking ahead and preparing for the next big thing. Right now, the next big event is going to be Memorial Day, as many people use this time to kick off their summer! This is especially important for our restaurants at the Lake of the Ozarks , but really even our restaurants in St. Louis can benefit from a little preparation as well. Here are a few things you need to start planning for now in order to help Memorial Day go off with a bang. Get Your Equipment Serviced NOW is the time to get your commercial kitchen appliances serviced in Missouri . We pride ourselves on being FAST, and we don’t like to make our clients wait for service. The important thing to remember, though, is that there will always be deadlines that are out of our control, as well as yours. As we start to get an ...

There are always the standard pieces of equipment that you’ll find in many restaurants. This will include a refrigerator and freezer, a stovetop and oven, and plenty of sinks for washing dishes and produce. However, there are several specialty pieces that can be particular for different types of restaurants. BBQ restaurants will need smokers, breakfast restaurants will need special griddles, and bakeries are going to have large mixers. Today we’re going to cover the special equipment needed for a seafood restaurant! What Does a Seafood Restaurant Need? Because these types of restaurants will be fixing up shrimp, oysters, crabs, and fish - they will need special types of equipment to prepare them properly. Check it out! Electric Shrimp Cutting and Deveining Device If you want to make your processes go a LOT faster and easier, you’ll want to have a shrimp cutter & deveiner. There are many quality machines on the market that are both portable but can handle large loads....

Have you ever wondered what are the most popular types of restaurants in the St. Louis area ? We did a little bit of research and while some aspects surprised us, there are others that were no surprise at all. Did you know that our little Midwest corner of the world is basically pizza central? This includes Missouri and Illinois, which are both states that we service with our commercial kitchen services in St. Louis . Here are a few of the most popular food types that you’ll find in St. Louis based on trend examples by Google News Lab & Cart. Check them out and see if you agree! Most Popular Restaurant Types in St. Louis These are not in any specific order, but these are the most popular types of restaurants that you’ll find in the St. Louis area. Because we are all about the equipment in the kitchen, certain types of restaurants will need specific tools - and we’re going to share them with you! We are also listing a few popular restaurants within each type. These restau...

No matter where your restaurant is located, you’ll find that fun beverages are going to be the hot topic this year. In fact, a study by The National Restaurant Association showed that in 2019, customers will be expecting craft artisan and locally made beverages of all varieties. Based on that survey, 650 professional chefs gave some insight into what was trending according to restauranteurs and bartenders, especially for the coming year. Craft House Coffee Diners are looking for culinary experiences these days, and they are just as quick to pursue it in their cup of joe. It’s becoming more and more popular for restaurants to feature beans that are roasted on site. Especially among the millennial crowd, coffee isn’t just a way to grab some caffeine, it’s an experience, it’s about learning the back story, and it’s about the craft. If your restaurant would benefit from stepping up your coffee game, it may be time to get a coffee roaster in Missouri . Barrel Aged Drinks An up an...

While it may seem cliche, the New Year is a great time to re-evaluate your goals as a business and set some new records that you want to reach. This can be as simple as teaching a new habit to your team, or as huge as aiming for large financial goals or upgrades in your St. Louis restaurant . no matter what your new goals are for the New Year, Fast Fix LLC is here to help. Restaurants can rest assured that Fast Fix will be here to help you make commercial appliance repairs in Mid-Missouri . Here are a few goals we would set for your restaurant if we could share any of our advice. Get On Schedule Life happens, but sometimes, with a little forethought, you can be prepared when Murphy comes knocking on your door. It’s no surprise that when you use commercial appliances regularly, at some point they will start to wear down and break down. with that taken into consideration, the first and most important thing we can suggest is to learn more about our Maintenance Agreements. We offer...