Heissª aluminum cookware is now available from G.E.T. Watch the introductory video featuring our resident metals expert, Mike Halles, as he tells you the many benefits this innovative cookware will bring to your foodservice operation. If you prefer to read, we’ve provided a transcription below the video. Enjoy!
Cookware made from colorful, enameled cast iron is sought after because of its gorgeous tabletop aesthetic and versatility in the kitchen. However, due to the price and weight of these beautiful pieces, many foodservice establishments either can’t afford them or find them too cumbersome for daily operational use. As a dealer sales rep, those two…
As a skilled salesperson, you know that not every product is a fit for every client. That’s why you work hard to effectively target your clients to offer them useful solutions to their problems. And that’s why your clients see you as a resource and trusted business partner. You also probably know that melamine dinnerware…
Part of being a savvy salesperson is keeping an eye on trends. If you sell in the foodservice space, you have undoubtedly noticed a recent surge in the popularity of wooden boards used as serving trays. Here at G.E.T., we’ve even seen charcuterie suspended from wooden clothespins. We get it. Wood is beautiful yet edgy…
If you’re in the foodservice business, especially as an operator of a casual or full-service restaurant, bar, lounge, or hotel, you know that the marketplace is as crowded as ever, making it a challenge to stand out from competitors. A great way to stay relevant, earn new customers, and retain existing ones is to make…
As a seasoned sales rep helping restaurant operators put their best tabletop forward, you’ve likely heard the same excuses time and again from restaurant clients reluctant to upgrade their tableware. Many operators mistakenly think doing so is either too expensive or not a critical factor to their overall success. We get it. Battle-wounded chain operators…
Okay, dealer sales reps out there, tell us if you’ve heard this one before: I can’t use melamine plates in my restaurant because my guests expect & demand china. A thousand times? A million? Probably more than you can count. In reality, however, these operators are wrong. Most restaurant guests do not care whether they’re…
When searching for commercial food service dinnerware to buy, the “Cost of Melamine vs. China Dinnerware: Which is More Expensive” question gets asked a lot. Because of the variety of options for both melamine and china dinnerware, this is a tough question to answer. However, let’s discuss some general pricing guidelines and realistic price ranges for what…
When considering dinnerware options for a commercial foodservice business, the replacement rate is a crucial factor and cannot be overlooked. Let’s review the suggested replacement rates for both china, which we’ll sometimes also refer to interchangeably as porcelain, and melamine dinnerware, and discuss what you can do to maximize the longevity of your tableware.
As you sell products to foodservice and hospitality businesses, it’s nice to find new offerings that are easy for you to sell and for them to access. But it’s an absolute pleasure when those products help both of you make money by creating high-impact impressions and attracting customers’ attention. As we all know, making more money…
As a foodservice operator, you may not have given much thought to which kind of plastic your drinkware is made from. Considering the tight margins in this industry, you’ve probably focused more on price than anything else. But what if we told you that focusing on the material your plastic drinkware is made from can…
Is there a difference between commercial and retail grade melamine dinnerware? We are frequently asked this question from customers, especially when they are looking to understand if the value of commercial grade melamine justifies the investment in it as opposed to buying retail grade melamine. After all, isn’t it all the same?
Discover all the key benefits, costs, and strategies to implementing a successful Eco-Takeouts® reusable to-go program.