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On specific days, like Christmas or Valentines Day, restaurants can see an unusual amount of traffic. Not to mention, people love going out to eat during the summer time. As a restaurant owner, you must be adequately prepared for these busy times. Preparations for peak seasons include prepping the kitchen, staff and restaurant appliances so it is all ready for the numerous customers. Grease traps are common in commercial restaurants. They prevent grease and other solid waste from getting into the wastewater disposal system. Restaurant grease t…

If you run a commercial food establishment, you certainly know that a grease trap is necessary. A grease trap helps to reduce fats, oils, and grease (FOGs) from entering drains and the sewerage system. In addition, it helps protect a building’s interior and exterior plumbing devices. That said, not all grease traps are created equal. That’s why it can be confusing when you’re first looking into buying a grease trap. This is because there are various things you must consider first. For example, you need to consider, among other things, your cap…

Local Company Greasecycle Named One of Fastest Growing Small Businesses in America NEW YORK, August 15, 2018 – Inc. magazine today revealed that Greasecycle is No. 3052 on its 37th annual Inc. 5000, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent small businesses. Microsoft, Dell, Domino’s Pizza, Pandora, Timberland, LinkedIn, Yelp, Zillow, and many other well-known names gained …

If you are in the process of setting up a commercial kitchen, one thing is certain: you need either a grease trap or a grease interceptor. Essentially, these two devices work by preventing fats, oils, and grease (FOG) from interfering with other parts of a restaurant's plumbing. Grease Traps vs. Grease Interceptors Grease Traps According to the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPS), grease traps are used for low-flow situations. That is, they are designed specifically to work with low water pressure (less than 50 gallons per minute). Usually, restaurant…

At restaurants, reducing food waste is often a big challenge. However, it’s one that must be addressed especially as operators grapple with the high costs of food. According to the Food Waste Reduction Alliance, restaurants throw away about 85% of their unused food. This amount of food waste is, needless to say, an unnecessary cost for restaurants. With tight budgets, restaurants need to save money whenever and wherever possible. That’s why in this article, we share 12 tried-and-tested tips for restaurant food waste reduction. Tip #1: Only Buy…