
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!
Accommodating the Keto Diet at Your Restaurant
Accommodating the Keto Diet at Your Restaurant December 9, 2018 The keto diet – a low-carb, high-fat combination – has been gaining a lot of traction in the last couple of years. As a restaurant, it’s vital that you are able to accommodate your diners’ needs. More...
Restaurant Supplies You Need to Prepare for a Power Outage
Restaurant Supplies You Need to Prepare for a Power Outage December 9, 2018 It happens to all of us. You’re going on, doing just fine, and suddenly…Dark. The power is out. And of course, you have no idea how long it will last. Fortunately, you have the restaurant...
Considerations when Converting a Food Truck to a Restaurant
Considerations when Converting a Food Truck to a Restaurant December 9, 2018 Your food truck has been successful, and you have a loyal following. So loyal, in fact, that you struggle to serve them all each day. Customers have started to ask you when you’re going to...
How to Incorporate Curbside Service in Your Restaurant
How to Incorporate Curbside Service in Your Restaurant December 9, 2018 Are you looking for creative ways to grow your business without also growing your expenses? Are you interested in strategies that can start making a difference today, not just a year from now? If...
Tips for Great Plating & Why it Matters
Tips for Great Plating & Why it Matters December 6, 2018 You may have heard that we “eat with our eyes” before we physically eat food. That’s why pictures are so important – on menus, in cookbooks, online, and more. It isn’t just a gimmick – the truth is that the way...
Be Proactive: Assess and Address Risks in Your Restaurant
Be Proactive: Assess and Address Risks in Your Restaurant November 1, 2018 As a restaurant owner or manager, you have a lot on your mind. You want employees to show up on time and ready to give great service. You want your food to be well-stocked, high quality, and...
How to Reduce Noise From Restaurant Equipment and More
How to Reduce Noise From Restaurant Equipment and More November 1, 2018 Having a popular restaurant is wonderful. You have a lot of guests, tables turn over quickly, and you and your employees make a lot of good money every night. However, sometimes popular spots...
Foodservice Equipment Gone Wrong: When the POS Crashes
Foodservice Equipment Gone Wrong: When the POS Crashes November 1, 2018 The point of sale (POS) system that you have helps you keep your restaurant running smoothly. It helps you track inventory, sales, and revenue. It allows your staff to create checks, swipe cards,...
Preventing Dine and Dash in Your Little Rock Restaurant
Preventing Dine and Dash in Your Little Rock Restaurant November 1, 2018 There’s nothing more frustrating to a server – and a manager – than realizing that a table has left without paying for their meal. It costs everyone money, and it can be insulting as well....
Renovations: Keeping Your Restaurant Supplies & Costs in Check
Renovations: Keeping Your Restaurant Supplies & Costs in Check November 1, 2018 Every restaurant owner has to face the reality of renovations at some point. Usually, this is good news – your restaurant is growing, or is successful enough that you can expand. Sometimes...









