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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 Griddles and Flat Top Grills in Canada: Gas vs Electric, Sizing and Clamshell Options

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Commercial Fryer Oil Filtration: Built-In vs Portable Filter Machines for Canadian Kitchens

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Fall Food Trends in Canada 2026: Data-Backed Guide

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Bean-to-Cup Coffee Machines for Canadian Offices and Businesses: Models, Cost per Cup and Payback

Interior of Sweet Jesus ice cream shop featuring turquoise soft serve machines, digital menu boards, and dessert display on a modern counter.

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.

Woman standing beside a Franke bean-to-cup commercial coffee machine in a modern café, showcasing touchscreen drink menu and cup warmer for high-volume beverage service.

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.

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

Frozen Cocktail Machines: A Playbook for Canadian Restaurants and Bars

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How restaurants and bars use a frozen cocktail machine to serve frozen margaritas and daiquiris, plus the ABV limits, recipes, and per-serve profit math.

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.

Two black bean-to-cup coffee machines with touchscreens on a counter with a display monitor.

Where to Buy New and Used 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.

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Where to Buy Restaurant Equipment in London, Ontario: Dealers, Used Outlets and What to Check First

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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.

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