Hobart Holiday Highlights!

Published on December 2, 2022December 5, 2022 by katimissman

The Hobart team is so thankful for this time of year. We know you’re busy, and we’re here to service any needs that may come up with your food equipment.

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What does it look like under the hood?

When was the last time you cleaned the hood system that absorbs all the grease and gas in your kitchen? Preventive maintenance is extremely important in your kitchen, mainly to save your team time and money in the long run. Here are some tips to help you avoid a mess!

Empty grease trays
Routine cleaning
Clean baffles
Replace the exhaust fan belt

Check the article below to see how you can prevent a grease disaster during this busy time of year!

Hood System Guide

New Holland’s New Addition

New Holland Brewing Company in Downtown Grand Rapids has added a retractable roof to its beer garden for the winter months. We love seeing outdoor spaces being utilized for each season in Michigan!

Check out the details below!

Planning with Trends

Are you starting to plan out 2023? See if these new trends could be a beneficial addition to your kitchen!

Food and Beverage DTC Sees Massive Growth
More Robot Kitchen Assistants
Vertical Farming on The Rise
Consumers Demand Vegan Food Options
Food Becomes a Wellness Category

Want to know what else is on the rise? Read about the up and coming trends in the article below!

Read the trends

Industry News, Food Equipment

Published on November 8, 2022December 5, 2022 by katimissman

This month always brings excitement to the restaurant industry in West Michigan. From Restaurant week, going on now, to Thanksgiving later this month. We’re thankful for all of our Hobart family and friends and thank you for the constant support!

Restaurant Industry Performance

The restaurant industry performance is keeping steady through the third quarter of this year. The National Restaurant Association released its September report, sharing the consistency the industry is holding during the second half of the year. This index and others on the website, share interesting statistics about our industry and how it’s changing through the months.

Report Insights

New Developments in Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids is growing, again! We love seeing how the city is consistently moving forward and working towards new developments. With that being said, plans have been confirmed for the new 10-story building equipped with over 400 apartments, a large food hall, and multiple retail options. We’re interested to see what fills up the food hall space! Read more about the new development below!

Development Plans

Food Service Equipment – End of Summer Maintenance Check

Published on September 9, 2022December 5, 2022 by katimissman

End the Summer season by getting all your food equipment serviced to ensure a safe and clean kitchen. Not only is it important for your kitchen to run smoothly, but it’s important to prevent future costs that may be needed. Save time and money by placing your service call today.

Industry News

We all see the inflation currently happening to our food prices, but is the worst behind us? As the summer turns into fall, we’re starting to see a gradual decrease in the prices of some specific food industries. From oil, cheese, and milk, to soybeans, corn, and wheat, it’s predicted that thankfully, the worst may be over for some products. There are many different contributing components to the inflation of food prices, read the article below to get a more cohesive understanding of the struggles the food industry is facing.

More Information

Product Highlight

Advansys™ Flight Type Commercial Dishwasher

Now is the perfect time to replace or repair your equipment and we have just what you need. Whether it’s a new FT1000e Advansys™ Flight Type Commercial Dishwasher or repairs on your current equipment, we’re here to help. The New Hobart FT1000e considerably reduces energy use and connected load requirements saving thousands of dollars in annual energy costs. Check out more features of this amazing piece of equipment below!

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Remote Service

At Hobart, we stand out by fitting into your busy schedule. We understand time can get away from you, and that’s why we provide remote service assistance, making issues less of a mess. Check out the video below to see how it works!

Service your food equipment before school start

Published on August 5, 2022August 31, 2022 by katimissman

Back to school season!

At Hobart, we want to ensure your transition into the school year is as smooth as possible. That’s why we created a quick checklist to pay attention to when cleaning your school’s kitchen.

✓ Check for gas leaks

✓ Check HVAC from idling temperatures, clean or replace the filter

✓ Remove any remaining grease from frying units and thoroughly clean

✓ Assess any remaining food in walk-in freezers

✓ Check small refrigeration units, and freezers – re-sanitize interiors

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Industry News

Persistent Issues in the Industry

Interested to see how the pandemic has affected the seafood distribution industry? When the pandemic hit in 2020, it caused processors to look more locally for their seafood and changed their sourcing methods. Recognizing the challenge this posed to the industry, the U.S. Department of Agriculture released information about their MDARD grant. This grant will “cover costs for workplace safety measures, retrofitting facilities, transportation, worker housing, medical, and market pivots” processors struggled with during the first two years of the pandemic. Learn more below!

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Meat Grinder Details

As we enter the last full month of summer, make sure you’re getting in all your favorite summer foods, like burgers. Nothing better than a perfectly ground burger in the summer heat. Are you taking proper care of your meat grinder to ensure the perfect texture for your patty? Check out our YouTube video below to see if your kitchen is on the right track.

Hobart Is Celebrating 125 Years!

Published on June 3, 2022July 11, 2022 by katimissman

Time for a Summer Service Check!

Have your equipment checked by a team you can count on. Reliable service for 125 years.

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Summer Produce

June Produce

Asparagus
Green Beans
Corn
Peas Rhubarb
Berries
Cherries
Grapes

Produce Guide

Reducing Energy Use

5 Ways To Reduce Energy Use

We’re proud to service Energy Star Certified select dishwashers. Not only does it help the earth, but it reduces costs in your kitchen. Looking for more information about the benefits of reducing your energy? The 5 points below are a start!

Look for the Energy Star symbol
Continuously train employees.
Be proactive about maintenance.
Implement a startup/shutdown schedule.
Consider a different process.

Learn More

Interested in more information about our Energy Star Dishwashers? Check them out below!

Hobart Dishwashers

125 Years of Service

We are celebrating 125 years this month! We’re thankful to have such wonderful customers and a wonderful team that continuously support our growth.

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Be Prepared

Published on October 9, 2020October 26, 2020 by katimissman

Hobart Sales and Service Grand Rapids MI Restaurant Supply Store - ROI for 2020 4th Quarter

A Little …..

… goes a long way.

When it comes to staffing it can be hard, but what are most employees saying they value now more than ever? TRUST.

We appreciate our employees, just like you do, and do whatever it takes to make them comfortable and successful. Success this year means everyone keeping safe – that’s another reason we’ve teamed up with XOi Technology to keep your staff and our staff safe.
How does XOi work? It is a remote service assistant that allows you to send us a picture of your equipment that needs to be repaired to limit in person contact.

Remote Service for Free*

Published on September 11, 2020October 26, 2020 by katimissman

Remote Service Assistant
Send us a picture to get your equipment fixed ASAP!

When you have an issue with your equipment we’re here, but now more than ever. With complete transparency, seamless communication and improved customer satisfaction. Hobart Service utilizes visual intelligence to help you make better, more informed decisions when it comes to maintaining your facility complete with photos and videos.

Hobart Sales and Service Grand Rapids MI Restaurant Supply Store - September 2020 Promotion — *Offer ends September 30, 2020

Staying on Top of Safety

Published on July 10, 2020October 26, 2020 by katimissman

New Service Technology
To keep you and your staff safe!When you have an issue with your equipment we’re here, but now more than ever. With complete transparency, seamless communication and improved customer satisfaction. Hobart Service utilizes visual intelligence to help you make better, more informed decisions when it comes to maintaining your facility complete with photos and videos.

Hobart Sales and Service Grand Rapids Restaurant Supply Store Grand Rapids, MI - Contactless Restaurant Support

🌲It’s the Holiday (Banquet) Season🌲

Published on December 6, 2019March 15, 2021 by katimissman

Merry Christmas –We’re Here for you in the New Year!

We’ve made it this far in the holiday season and we’re headed for the home stretch! How can we help you finish off 2019 with a bang?

Thank you for letting us be a part of your business, we truly appreciate everything you do!

Hobart Sales and Service Grand Rapids, MI - Restaurant Supply Store

End the Summer season by getting all your food equipment serviced to ensure a safe and clean kitchen. Not only is it important for your kitchen to run smoothly, but it’s important to prevent future costs that may be needed. Save time and money by placing your service call today.

Meat Grinder Details

Time for a Summer Service Check!

Summer Produce

June Produce

Reducing Energy Use

125 Years of Service

Celebrating 125 Years!

A Little …..

… goes a long way.

When it comes to staffing it can be hard, but what are most employees saying they value now more than ever? TRUST.

Remote Service Assistant Send us a picture to get your equipment fixed ASAP!

Merry Christmas –We’re Here for you in the New Year!

Remote Service Assistant
Send us a picture to get your equipment fixed ASAP!