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March 17th is right around the corner, and NOW is the time to start preparing your restaurant for this epic holiday. You can help increase sales in one of two ways, and you still have plenty of time to put these plans in place. The first is through incredible promotions, events, and discounts, the second is with a fun and festive menu. You can do one, the other, or both, and make this holiday a great way for your restaurant to get new customers and boost sales. Here at Fast Fix LLC, we can do more than help repair commercial restaurant appliances in Mid-Missouri , we can also provide great ideas to keep your restaurant thriving. Here are a few things you can do over the next few weeks to get ready for the luckiest day of the year! 1. Offer Great Promotions Make some great promotions available to your loyal and new customers on March 17th. This can be a fun way to both make your “old faithful” feel special, but also bring in the new clientele because they want to be apart of the ...

Owning a restaurant isn’t for the faint of heart, and we’re pretty sure you already know this! The food industry can be high-risk, heavy competition, and require perfection in the details. It’s not uncommon for businesses to fail in the first year, so whatever you can do to ensure your success is a worthy investment. At Fast Fix LLC, we help restaurants all over the Mid-Missouri area with commercial kitchen repairs , so we see our fair share of businesses in the food industry, and we want to see you succeed. Here are a few things you can do to give your business the best possible chance at success, and even how Fast Fix LLC can help. Fast Fix #1: The Menu This can be one of the most common problems that a restaurant owner will face. Creating that perfect menu is a balancing act between too few items and too many, the best price, and even a theme that works well together. It’s important to find a focus while putting your menu together, so here are a few tips to help make some sen...

When you own or manage a restaurant, there are a lot of decisions you have to make. It’s a bustling place, and a lot of your choices need to be fast and accurate as you whip up food, address customer concerns, and make orders. One thing that can cause a hitch in your plans is when a piece of equipment breaks down, and then you have to decide if the equipment is ready to replace, or can be repaired efficiently. Here at Fast Fix LLC, we can help you determine if a piece of equipment is repairable, and if it is, we can help with your commercial appliance repair in Mid-Missouri ! Here are a few questions to ask yourself as you make this decision. Q: What is the age of the commercial appliance? The fact is, every appliance has a lifespan, and it’s going to vary depending on the appliance. A refrigerator generally has a lifespan between 10 and 15 years. When your commercial refrigerator is approaching that age, you’ll want to start planning ahead for the repair or replacement costs. T...

As we move into the winter months, there’s nothing more cozy and comforting than a coffee shop. From the scent of fresh roasted beans that hits your nostrils as soon as you walk in, to sitting down in a big cozy chair with a hot cup of joe on a brisk fall afternoon. The atmosphere and the menu options all work together to create a place where people love to be. If you own a coffee shop in Mid-Missouri or you are thinking about starting one, here are some interesting things happening around the coffee shop scene - and how Fast Fix LLC can help you reach your goals one piece of machinery at a time. The Value of Coffee So many people rely on coffee (and, let’s be real, caffeine) to fuel their day and start their mornings. This could be something they brew up at home, but if very well could be some java from your coffee shop. Did you know that the average coffee drinker has three cups per day? Just in the US alone there are 150 million daily drinkers. This increasing (but not new) ...

October 19th is Repair Day, and the priority is simple - take some time to do a little bit more to take better care of what you own. Repair Day is all about showing that you can fix what’s broke, and even making it a point to showcase this! At Fast Fix LLC, we make it a priority to repair commercial kitchen equipment in Mid-Missouri. We are a commercial restaurant maintenance and repair company serving St. Louis, Columbia, Jefferson City, Lake of the Ozarks, Sedalia, Western Illinois, and surrounding areas. Our technicians are professionals. We keep abreast of this ever-changing profession by sending our techs to schools as new equipment and technology evolve. Here are a few reasons why you should hire a professional restaurant equipment repair company, and why Fast Fix is the one for you. We’ve Got the Experience When a professional company comes in to repair your equipment, you can be sure that you will be getting an experienced technician - at least, that’s what will happen ...

There comes a time in every restaurant owners life where they will need to get their appliances serviced. While we are huge believers in having them serviced regularly, sometimes it’s hard to keep the schedule up, and things get forgotten. If you haven’t serviced your equipment in a while, here is a quick guideline for when different items will need to be worked on. Refrigerators & Freezers There are a few key observations that will show when your fridge needs to be serviced. Ice on the exterior is one of the first warning signs. This can mean that the temperature is not correct on the inside. Temperature problems are another issue that you will find in refrigeration, whether it’s getting too cool or warming up. Door issues can come up with the unit won’t close or seal properly. Sometimes issues just come up from age. If your unit is more than 10-15 years old, it will probably need regular maintenance. Ice Machine Ice machines are heavily used, and can experience some po...

August 1st marked the first day of the football preseason! From here on out, football and fall are just right around the corner. If you haven’t prepared your Missouri restaurant for this season, Fast Fix LLC is ready to help. Here are a few tips to help you get your facility prepped, your team off the bench and be ready for that kickoff day! Make Summer a Training Camp Now is a great time to get your team ready for the busy Thursday through Sunday crowds that will be coming soon. Starting today, you can help infuse your culture with team spirit, and it’s going to pay off big time when the busy seasons kick in. From training your kitchen staff how to improve their processes to teaching you servers to be aware of the entire restaurant and not just their section. These pieces of training will be huge assets to your entire team. Make the Most of the Season If your customers intend to stay for the entire game, do you realize how much additional food they may order at that time?...

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...

If there’s one thing that keeps people on their toes, it’s new and exciting menu options. While there is a certain part of the population who loves their old favorites, there is still a part of the population who loves new things, fun flavors, and seasonal swap outs. If you are looking to update some menu items this summer, check out these super trendy flavors that are climbing the popularity contest. Horseradish Horseradish is a root vegetable with a fun bit of kick. It’s trending as a top flavor for 2019 and is appearing on nearly 14% of the top 1,000 menus. It can be made into a sauce, used on a sandwich, and some have even used it as a flavor for pickles. Dijon Mustard Did you know that France is the home of Dijon mustard? Even so, Americans are big lovers of it and it’s continuing to climb that ladder of popularity. It makes a wonderful background or spotlight flavor in entrees or appetizers alike. Sriracha This has been an up and coming flavor for several years, ...

It’s been a while since we’ve introduced you to our company, so we wanted to take a few moments to explain what we’re about, what types of commercial kitchen services that we offer in Missouri , give you a peek into our products, and more. Keep reading to see how Fast Fix LLC can be the perfect connection for Missouri restaurants - we can't wait to help! About Fast Fix LLC Our mission is to treat all our customers the way we would want to be treated by being honest, reliable and professional. We are a commercial restaurant maintenance and repair company serving St. Louis, Columbia, Jefferson City, Lake of the Ozarks, Sedalia, Western Illinois, and surrounding areas. Our vision is to be the most trusted and reliable Restaurant Service provider in the state of Missouri and Western Illinois. We want to ensure your restaurant equipment is maintained for premium performance levels. Fast Fix recruits highly trained professionals that are trained and certified in repairing an...