Category: Ideas & Innovation
An open letter to our customers— thank you.
On paper, success is the culmination of choices that seem obvious— at least in retrospect. Take, for example, our biggest accomplishments from 2020: We secured the first COVID-relief federal grant for small businesses, and used that money to hold down payroll, ensure security of supply, cover warehousing and double down on drop shipping where […]
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Essentialware is an industry leader in high value high temperature/non-stick materials providing operationally essential products to a wide range of industries. Our customers range from Fortune 1000 to small business owners who benefit daily from the problems we solve and the value we deliver to their operations. Our people and our values matter. They […]
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3mil vs. 5mil PTFE: What’s the difference and which should I buy?
3mil vs 5mil PTFE: All Your Questions Answered Two of the most common types of PTFE are 3mil and 5mil. MIL is a unit of measure that represents one one-thousandth of an inch (.001 in), so these measurements are nearly imperceptible to the naked eye. So what’s the difference, and why do we sell both […]
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Will restaurant chains become the next ghost kitchens?
They go by many names: Ghost kitchens, shadow kitchen, cloud kitchen, virtual kitchen, commissary kitchen. But that’s pretty much where the diversity ends. Behind the plethora of unique independent restaurants suggested by a screen, one warehouse may hold 15 of the restaurants. Whether you’re craving classic Italian pizza or kung pao chicken, chances are it’s […]
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How to Turn Your Grill into a Griddle
We’re rounding the corner on the pandemic, and just in time for the summer. Envision days spent outside in public spaces, or friends from the neighborhood and beyond gathering in your backyard. Memorial Days, Labor Days, and Fourths of July all back in the public sphere. You might be thinking ahead to those sunnier days, […]
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Is There a Hidden Asterisk in Meat-Free?
Is There a Hidden Asterisk in Meat-Free? In 2021, how many top 20 quick service chains have tested or premiered plant-based meat alternatives? Early adopters Chipotle, Burger King, Carl’s Jr., White Castle, and Subway (UK) already have meat-free proteins on their menus. In 2021, the number of players in this space will explode. […]
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3 Major QSR Trends in 2021 and Beyond
The pandemic was a trend accelerator for the quick service industry. The evidence of that is pretty obvious, but the reality is that 3-10 years of digital and technology growth happened in under 12 months. Talk about a herculean game of catch-up. Because the world isn’t getting any slower, we’ve identified three major quick […]
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What a Grill Wants: 6 Excellent Grill Gifts for any Holiday
We’ve rounded up our favorite grill gifts, gadgets, and gear. Covering a wide range of budgets and lifestyles, we’re confident you’ll find something your grill master will love. $25-$30: A Gift that Keeps on Giving Any grill aficionado will find joy in the Grill Masters Club Box, which includes sauces, rubs, marinades, wood chips, […]
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A Pocket Your Grill Will Love
There are few summer treats better suited to the grill than kabobs. Endlessly adaptable, kid-friendly, and serves the purpose of bringing foods normally unfamiliar to the grill to center stage. We admire the kabob. But we thought we could do one better. So we designed the Pocket, a non-stick mesh you can load up, flip, […]
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Smoker and Grill Baskets: A Simple Solution for the Grill
The number one underestimation of a grill is thinking you’re limited by the design of its surface. Admittedly, those grates can be unforgiving. They need a great deal of care, seasoning, cleaning, and still risk losing food through their surface. Fortunately, the best solutions are often the simplest. These Smoker and BBQ Grill Baskets ensure […]
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