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The COVID-19 pandemic brought with it a raft of supply chain issues - from shortages of materials and workforce to dramatically increased freight costs, and container ships stuck in harbors delaying arrival of in-demand items to dealers and operators alike. While these problems may still take much longer than anyone thought to unravel, the question is what can be done to ease their negative impact?

An energy-efficient kitchen can reduce energy use and costs, and boost productivity. Here’s a look at the latest happenings in electrified kitchens, induction technology and dealer-level equipment rebates.

Like many growing businesses, Atlantic Culinary Environments (AtlanticCE), Danville, Pa., has maintained its competitive edge by anticipating and adapting to changing market conditions and customer needs. Read more about their success and how Excell helped them adapt to changing industry needs.

Whether equipment saves training time or daily staffing hours, it all adds up to help the bottom line. To see what factors are driving labor-saving equipment now and into the future, we asked consultants and operators to weigh in.

Over 100 dealer members from Excell and Nissco participated in two half days packed full of foodservice education from Star Manufacturing, Globe Food Equipment, Bally Refrigerated Boxes, Grindmaster, Unic, Crathco, Imperial Commercial Cooking Equipment and Taylor Precision Products. 

No, auto-correct there is never an instance in which I meant to use the word (wait for it)…duck. Other words NOT in my vocabulary until 2020? Murder hornets, Covid-19, and all this ducking disruption.

As an advocate, and in the spirit of Stronger Together, we have spent the last few weeks speaking with dozens of domestic manufacturers and import vendor partners on your behalf to understand what is happening in the marketplace. We would like to offer insight into those conversations and the current logistics and freight issues challenging our industry.

Randy Brunschwig lives out of a mindset focused on opportunity, relationships and growth. After starting his career in corporate finance, he took a risk to redirect his life 17 years ago when he took the helm of the Excell Buying Group. With commitment to his dealer and vendor partners, he expanded their network a few years ago and today is the President and CEO of Excell and Nissco Buying Groups.

Stay calm, we will recover. Center yourself often by breathing deeply, taking a walk, and thinking positive thoughts. “The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another.” – William James. Be financially and personally resilient. Communicate with employees and customers often. Eat chicken soup, it’s good for your soul! We will overcome this difficult period and be stronger for our perseverance.

Don’t get lost in the details. Let our restaurant equipment dealers shoulder the burden so you can focus on running your kitchen. Our dealers are invested in your success and a partnership with an Excell food service equipment dealer guarantees you are connected to a local expert who keeps abreast of changing technology, is skilled in providing personalized product recommendations, unparalleled service and always puts your needs first.