Cost-Cutting Tips

Tips to help you save money

How to Clean and Maintain Can Openers

Click on the following videos to learn how to clean and maintain your manual or electric can opener.

Shop at Curtis Restaurant Supply for new can openers or replacement gears and blades.

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Easy Energy Savers for Your Kitchen

Most restaurants are energy intensive facilities where significant energy-saving opportunities exist through wise operation and equipment selection.

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Leaky Faucets, Leaky Profits

Leaks are not uncommon as faucets age and seals start to deteriorate. Many of us probably think a small amount of water dripping into the sink really doesn’t amount to that much over time. In a commercial kitchen, leaks are a common occurrence that can quickly drain profits, often before a foodservice manager notices the problem or takes the time to have the problem fixed.

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Add Breakfast–Add Profits

Creative breakfast options seem to be a robust trend in the restaurant industry. From breakfast burritos to handy hoagies consumers can eat in their car, breakfast is making its way into traditional “lunch and dinner only” type restaurants. Just this morning, the national news programs are highlighting research that eating dessert for breakfast can actually be healthy. Now, we don’t suggest adding chocolate cake or tiramisu to your morning menu, but consider how implementing breakfast can positively affect your bottom line.

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Mobile Food Vending: Make Sure You Have a License

Good Information from the Tulsa Health Department

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All food service establishments in Tulsa County, including mobile food vending operations, require a license that must be renewed annually. THD categorizes mobile food services as follows: Read the rest of this entry »

Financial Fitness: Don’t Let Your Profits Go Down the Drain

Did You Know…that Tulsa is going to start using Chloramine instead of Chlorine to disinfect the water supply?

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Plate Edge Chipping: Manufacturer Defect or Rough Handling?

Tuxton® president, Bill Burden, shows the difference between plate edge chipping due to a manufacturer defect and breakage due to rough handling. It could be a random case of defective china, or an ongoing issue that may require additional staff training on the proper handling of your china.

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Portion Control = Profits

Portion Control Saves $$$

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FREE Google Places for Restaurant Owners

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Curtis Restaurant Supply & Equipment Company in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is a provider of foodservice supplies, including smallwares, cooking equipment, food storage, kitchen tools, flatware, glassware, dinnerware, pots and pans, and cutlery, as well as commercial kitchen planning, equipment service and repair to independently owned and national chain restaurants, hospitals, casinos, churches, schools, military and healthcare facilities.