Commercial refrigerators.
They help keep millions of businesses, big or small, afloat.
From independent bakers and butchers to large chain restaurants and supermarkets, commercial refrigerators are a vital piece of equipment in many settings – not only to help keep food and beverages cold and consumable but to increase sales, efficiency and cleanliness, too!
But with so many different types available, how do you know which unit is best for your business?
Things to consider before purchasing your commercial refrigerator
Before you choose your commercial refrigeration unit, there are a couple of things you need to consider, including:
- The space you have available
Luckily, commercial refrigerators are available in a range of different styles and sizes, so you should have no trouble finding something that meets your requirements.
Think about where you’re going to be placing your refrigerator, as well as the space in front, as this will help narrow down the type of refrigerator and determine the refrigerator doors that you need.
- How much storage space you’ll need inside the unit
When choosing the size of your commercial refrigerator, consider your menu, volume of customers, opening times and space for potential leftovers.
So, which commercial refrigerators can I choose from?
Now that you’ve got an idea of your available space and the stock you’ll be storing inside your unit, it’s time to choose one.
Display fridges
Due to their substantial size and ability to store a wide variety of items, display fridges are usually found in large chain supermarkets.
They house a range of products, from meats and dairy to grab-and-go meal deals and help keep food and beverages fresh and at optimum temperature.
Whilst maintaining the quality of your items, your team can get creative with their arrangements, making certain products stand out and helping them to deliver unmatched customer service experiences to your customers.
They can be double-doored or left completely open, depending on the needs of you and your customers.
Refrigerated display cabinets
If you’re working in a more intimate setting, like a small café or wine bar, for example, a refrigerated display cabinet will be more than ideal – allowing you to serve chilled products to your customers in an instant.
Refrigerated display cabinets allow you to keep products out of reach of your customers, and focus on the presentation of your items.
Walk in cold rooms
Whilst a useful asset in any setting, walk-in cold rooms are mostly found in restaurant settings.
Located in the back of your establishment, your customers won’t have access to the products inside, and your kitchen staff will be able to get their hands on ingredients as and when they need them – keeping everything running as efficiently as possible.
Need help choosing the perfect commercial refrigerator?
Whether you’re a new, small business, or a long-established large company, choosing a commercial refrigerator can be tricky – especially when you consider the choice you have available.
If you’re struggling to make a decision, or you’d like to know more about each type of refrigeration unit before you make a decision, be sure to get in touch with the commercial refrigeration experts over at J&M Refrigeration.
They’d be more than happy to help and point you in the direction of the perfect commercial refrigerator for your business.
