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The Ultimate Menu Ideas for Canadian Restaurants (2025)

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Best Commercial Slush Machine for Alcohol & Cocktails in Canada: The Operator’s Guide

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How to Clean a Taylor Double-Sided Grill: Step-by-Step Guide for Restaurants in Canada

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Commercial Food Steamer Canada: Buyer’s Guide + How To Use, Clean, and Cook

Quick service restaurant employee handing a takeaway coffee made with a Franke commercial bean-to-cup coffee machine.

Best Espresso Machine for Coffee Shops: The Buyer’s Guide for Canada

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Find the right commercial espresso machine for your café. Explore Franke models with install, leasing and 24/7 OEM service from TFI across Ontario.

Henny Penny F5 commercial deep fryer with touchscreen controls, frying French fries in a kitchen setting.

Commercial Pressure Fryer vs Open Fryer in Canada: The Ultimate Guide

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Choosing between a commercial pressure fryer and an open fryer in Canada? See side-by-side specs, oil savings up to 40%, labour and yield advantages for chicken programmes, and when to choose each. Get a fryer sizing call, oil cost calculator, and TFI Total Care PM.

A set of Henny Penny combi ovens, engineered for precision cooking in commercial kitchens. These high-efficiency ovens are ideal for restaurants, bakeries, and foodservice businesses.

Commercial Combi Ovens in Canada: Buyer’s Guide, ROI, and Menu Ideas

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Choose the right commercial combi oven in Canada. Compare sizes, gas vs electric, controls and ventilation. Get ROI tips, menu ideas and book a demo with TFI.

Customer paying at a bakery counter with a Franke bean-to-cup coffee machine in the background, ideal for pairing baked goods with premium coffee.

Restaurant Equipment in Canada: Buy, Lease, or Rent For Maximum ROI (2025 Guide)

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Learn how restaurants in Ontario and Atlantic Canada choose between buying, leasing, or renting restaurant equipment. Compare ROI, cash flow, warranties, and service options.

Guests enjoying fresh coffee from a Franke bean-to-cup commercial coffee machine in a hotel breakfast area.

Find the Best Commercial Coffee Machines & Brands for Your Business

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Looking for the best commercial coffee machine for cafés, QSRs, or convenience stores in Canada? Explore Franke super-automatic bean to cup coffee machines, real ROI insights, and how TFI Food Equipment Solutions supports installation, leasing, rentals, and lifetime service across Ontario & Atlantic Canada.

Colorful green, orange, and red slush drinks served in glass bowls, made using a Taylor commercial slush machine.

Popular Soft Serve & Frozen Beverage Ideas in Canada for Maximum ROI

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Learn which soft serve desserts and frozen beverages are trending in Canadian foodservice. Discover profitable menu ideas, high-margin equipment, and tips to increase ROI.

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The Most Popular Menu Items in Canada for Boosting Restaurant ROI

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Discover the most profitable menu items in Canada that drive restaurant ROI. Learn which dishes boost sales, improve margins, and enhance restaurant profitability.

Assorted appetizers including glazed chicken wings, buffalo chicken tacos, cheese sticks, croquettes, and veggie sides, served on white platters with dipping sauces.

Toronto Restaurant Equipment FAQ: Owner’s Guide to Financing, Rentals & Repairs

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Find answers to common questions about restaurant equipment in Toronto, including financing options, renting vs. buying, essential gear, and reliable local suppliers from TFI Canada’s experts.

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