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Why the oven may be your most important purchase

COO of Cooking Solutions discusses oven innovation at the recent Fast Casual Executive Summit in New Orleans.

October 25, 2013 by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

When it comes to ovens, it's all about speed of service, energy management and ease of operation, Dave Brewer, COO of Cooking Solutions for The Middleby Corporation, said in an interview at last week's Fast Casual Executive Summit in New Orleans.

"The oven is the engine of the kitchen," he said. "It's going to be with you a long time. It's going to outlast 90 percent of your employees.... So, it's really key to pick the right cooking technology that matches your concept, your brand, your menu," he said.

Watch the interview to also find out why Brewer thinks innovative ovens are also key to the success of the fast casual pizza segment.

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Cover photo:Steve Borosak of Middleby shows off the company's oven during the Fast Casual Executive Summit.

About Cherryh Cansler

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Cherryh Cansler is VP of Events for Networld Media Group and publisher of FastCasual.com. She has been covering the restaurant industry since 2012. Her byline has appeared in Forbes, The Kansas City Star and American Fitness magazine, among many others.

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