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Stay ahead in the foodservice industry with insights from TFI, Canada’s largest supplier of specialty commercial kitchen equipment for over 60 years. Read our blog for expert advice on equipment, programs, menu innovation, and industry trends.

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10 Best Restaurant Equipment Suppliers in Toronto (2026)

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TFI Canada is one of the top restaurant equipment suppliers Toronto operators rely on, backed by 60-plus years serving GTA foodservice space.

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Commercial Espresso Machines in Canada: What They Cost Up Front and Per Cup

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What a commercial espresso machine costs to buy and per cup in Canada, how many group heads you need, and which Franke model fits your daily volume.

Person dispensing vanilla and blue swirl soft serve ice cream into a cone using a Taylor commercial soft serve machine.

Commercial Soft Serve Ice Cream Machines in Canada: The Complete Buyer's Guide

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How to choose a commercial soft serve ice cream machine in Canada: sizing by peak hour, gravity vs pressurised, real costs, margins, and service coverage.

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Commercial Slushie Machines in Canada: Sizing, Cost per Cup, and Profit Maths

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How to size a commercial slushie machine in Canada by cup volume, what each slushy costs to make, and the margin and payback maths behind the programme.

High-performance Taylor slush machine for convenience store use, supplied by TFI for efficient frozen carbonated beverage dispensing.

The 10 Best Slushie Flavours in Canada for 2026 (Ranked by Popularity)

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The 10 best slushie flavours in Canada, ranked: from blue raspberry to cream soda. Where to find them and where to buy the syrup.

Where to Buy Restaurant Equipment in Moncton, NB

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Where to buy restaurant equipment in Moncton, NB: compare dealers, new vs used vs certified pre-owned vs lease, local costs, financing, and how to choose a supplier.

Where to Buy Restaurant Equipment in London, Ontario

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Where to buy restaurant equipment in London, Ontario: compare local suppliers, used and certified pre-owned options, costs, financing, and ROI with TFI.

Where to Buy Restaurant Equipment in Ontario

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Where to buy restaurant equipment in Ontario: compare specialty dealers, supply stores, online and used options, plus costs, financing, and ROI across the province.

Commercial Espresso Machine Repair in Toronto

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When your machine goes down, every hour costs sales. TFI provides commercial espresso machine repair across Toronto and the GTA, with factory-trained technicians, genuine OEM parts, and 24/7 emergency support.

Henny Penny F5 commercial deep fryer with four fry vats, touchscreen controls, and stainless steel design for high-efficiency frying.

Commercial Fryer Lease-to-Own in Canada: Let Oil Savings Make the Payments

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Lease-to-own a commercial fryer in Canada and let 40% oil savings help fund the payments. Flexible terms, fast approvals, and payback in 8 to 18 months.

Rent, Lease, or Buy a Soft Serve Machine in Canada: The 2026 Guide

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Compare renting, leasing, and buying a commercial soft serve machine in Canada. See costs, ROI, and flexible TFI financing for cafés, stores, and events.

Commercial Cold Beverage Dispensers: A Buyer's Guide for Canadian Operators

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A practical buyer's guide to commercial beverage dispensers for Canadian operators: the main types, what they cost, how to size them, and where the strongest margins sit.

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