Welcome To My Blog!

Welcome To My Blog!

I’m Connie Tipton, co-owner of Tipton Equipment Restaurant Supply, (along with my husband Tim), and a full-time foodie. This is where I post tips, recipes and other restaurant musings I find helpful or interesting. Hope you enjoy!

technology

Take Advantage of Your Customer’s Technology

Take Advantage of Your Customer’s Technology January 21, 2019 Some restaurant owners hate seeing customers snapping photos of food – it means that the food isn’t eaten at its best, and sometimes it’s a sign of a table that’s going to be slow to turn over. Then there...

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turnover

How to Reduce Turnover at Your Restaurant

How to Reduce Turnover at Your Restaurant January 21, 2019 Having the right employees can make or break your restaurant. You can have the best food and kitchen supplies, but tension in the back of the house can cause delays, poor morale, and even the loss of key...

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Small white plates, perfect for catering, each hold a serving of prosciutto wrapped around cheese and garnished with a green leaf, all arranged in neat rows on a black surface.

Should Your Commercial Kitchen Consider Catering?

Should Your Commercial Kitchen Consider Catering? January 21, 2019 As a business owner, it’s important to always be looking for new ways to grow your business. There are a lot of ways to do this, and one of the most common for many restaurants is catering. Of course,...

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app

Why Your Restaurant Needs an App

Why Your Restaurant Needs an App January 21, 2019 We know, you’re a restaurant owner, not a developer or programmer. Let other people worry about apps, you just want to run your restaurant! The truth is if you want to have a successful establishment, you have to take...

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sink

Choosing the Right Sink for Your Restaurant

Choosing the Right Sink for Your Restaurant January 21, 2019 There are many, many pieces of kitchen equipment that are vital but often taken for granted. The kitchen sink is one of them. This workhorse of the back of the house handles a lot of jobs. Sinks give you...

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Neon sign illustration of a scooter with a delivery box on the back, glowing in red, yellow, and white against a dark brick wall background—perfect for showcasing fast delivery services.

Restaurant Supplies You Need to Add Delivery

Restaurant Supplies You Need to Add Delivery January 21, 2019 Delivery services are becoming more and more popular, and that’s generally good news for restaurants. The ability to order online and receive food in the comfort of home drives up sales and that’s good for...

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salad bar

Should You Add a Salad Bar to Your Restaurant?

Should You Add a Salad Bar to Your Restaurant? January 21, 2019 New Year’s is a prime time for resolutions – and one of the most common is to eat healthier and lose weight. In fact, for 2018 45% of Americans said they wanted to lose weight or get in shape for the new...

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seasonal rollercoaster

How to Overcome the Seasonal Rollercoaster

How to Overcome the Seasonal Rollercoaster December 9, 2018 Are you tired of having huge swings in your business throughout the year? Do you wish you could just have consistent, easy-to-predict income? If so, it’s time for you to get off of the seasonal...

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Restaurant Supplies and Strategies

The Restaurant Supplies and Strategies You Need in 2019

The Restaurant Supplies and Strategies You Need in 2019 December 9, 2018 Are you ready for the new year? If you’re like many restaurant owners, you’re thinking about how to get through the holiday rush – both in your restaurant and in your own life. However, you can’t...

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A rectangular white platter with crackers, cheeses, strawberries, berries, fresh herbs, and a small bowl of dark jam on a blue table, surrounded by greenery and a glass of red wine—perfect inspiration for your holiday gift guide.

2018 Cooking Equipment Holiday Gift Guide

2018 Cooking Equipment Holiday Gift Guide December 9, 2018 Do you know someone who loves to cook? Or are you looking for a new, special piece of cooking equipment for yourself? Whether you’re interested in home cooking or you run a restaurant, you can benefit from...

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