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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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Commercial Gas Flat Top Grill: A 2026 Buyer's Guide for Canadian Operators

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A Canadian operator's buyer guide to commercial gas flat top grills, covering specs, sizing, BTU output, total costs, and how Taylor two-sided gas grills outperform traditional single-sided flat tops.

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Top 15 Coffee Drinks Canadians Order Most in 2026

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The 15 most popular coffee drinks Canadians order in 2026, ranked by data: Tim Hortons, Starbucks Canada, chain prices, and ordering stats all included.

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Top 10 Ice Cream and Soft Serve Flavours Selling in Canada (2026)

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The top 10 ice cream and soft serve flavours selling in Canada, ranked with Canadian consumer data, operator selling points, allergens, and topping ideas.

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Summer Food Trends in Canada 2026: Data-Backed Guide

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Summer 2026 is the highest-margin window of the Canadian foodservice calendar. Here is the data on what Canadians eat, drink, and order from May to September, plus the menu moves and equipment that turn peak demand into year-round profit.

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Franke A-Series Coffee Machines: A400, A600, A800, A1000, and A1000 Flex Compared for Canadian Businesses

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A complete buyer's guide to the Franke A-Series for Canadian foodservice operators, covering the A400 Fresh Brew, A600, A800 Fresh Brew, A1000, and A1000 Flex, with daily cup output, milk technology, pricing context, and ROI benchmarks.

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Spring Food Trends in Canada 2026: Data-Backed Guide

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Spring 2026 brings the return of patios, Easter and Mother's Day traffic spikes, and the switch from hot to iced drinks. Here is the Canadian foodservice data, menu moves, and equipment that protect margin through summer.

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Frozen Beverage Trends in Canada 2026: What Operators Need to Know

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From year-round slush programmes to frozen espresso and low-sugar formulations, here is what the data says about frozen beverage trends in Canada for 2026, and how operators can turn them into margin.

TFI Food Equipment Solutions technician servicing a Taylor C712 soft serve ice cream machine during maintenance or setup in a commercial kitchen.

Soft Serve Machine Maintenance in Canada: Cleaning, Troubleshooting & Preventive Care

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Need a practical guide to Taylor soft serve machine maintenance in Canada? This article covers daily cleaning, weekly deep cleaning, monthly preventive care, common soft serve machine troubleshooting issues, and when to call TFI for certified service support.

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How to Build a Profitable Convenience Store Beverage Program in Canada

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A step-by-step guide to building a profitable convenience store beverage programme in Canada, from slush machine selection and self-serve coffee to merchandising, ROI tracking, and equipment financing.

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Soft Serve Machine Repair: Ice Cream Machine Troubleshooting Guide

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Soft serve machine not working? This guide covers common ice cream machine repair issues, what your staff can troubleshoot safely, and when it is time to call a certified technician.

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Restaurant Equipment Maintenance in Canada: The True Cost of Equipment Breakdowns

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A single equipment failure can cost a Canadian restaurant hundreds of dollars per hour in lost sales, wasted labour, food spoilage, and emergency service fees. This guide breaks down the real cost of downtime and explains why planned maintenance is often the smarter financial decision.

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Commercial Slush Machine Buying Guide: Best Options for Canadian Businesses (2026)

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Choosing the right commercial slush machine can boost drink sales, improve speed of service, and support strong margins. This 2026 buying guide compares the best Taylor slush machine options for convenience stores, bars, QSRs, and other Canadian businesses, including capacities, use cases, pricing considerations, and what to buy based on your volume and menu.

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