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Turning on the Moo Moo Music


Posted by: Neil Willis
Finally some music to our ears!

I remember when I had a restaurant in Crows Nest the Music Police would come in, guns ablazing. It always felt like I was dealing with standover men. They didn't seem to care who was in the restaurant or how busy you were. Their message was the only important thing to them!

Not that I object to musicians being paid. Far from it in fact!

I just felt if the licensing people approached the job with a bit more class and showed some respect for the businesses, they would have received a better response.

Also, I wonder how much of the license fees they extract are burned in overheads? Is there any thing left for the muso's?

Now the good news...

Queensland-based Moo Moo Music is encouraging the hospitality industry to reduce the incidence of illegally downloaded music and non-compliant playlists.

Moo Moo Music provides access to thousands of high quality digital tracks performed by Australia's emerging artists.

The artists are paid their royalties directly, so no public performance licence is required by the end user.

Moo Moo Music has an extensive digital music catalogue containing a wide selection of playlists for every restaurant, which avoids the fee rises flagged by the Phonographic Performance Company of Australia.

Well done Moo Moo Music! and it is great for emerging artists as well.

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Driving Market Share to your Restaurant


Posted by: Neil Willis
If you’re in the restaurant business (or just about any business that deals with customers really) and you have a spare hour to burn, then you might want to watch this webinar about how top restaurants drive market share with location intelligence.

Find out how


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Switching to Safety


Posted by: Neil Willis
Businesses get rebate to fit safety switches

BUSINESSES will be forced to install safety switches to prevent electrocutions, bringing NSW into line with all other states where the switches are already mandatory for commercial premises.

The program, to be announced today by Finance Minister Michael Daley, will be the only one in Australia to offer rebates of up to $500 for small business to install the life-saving devices.

Read the full article at SMH


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An Appetite for Franchising


Posted by: Neil Willis

The retail sector, and food retailing, remains the dominant sub-sector within the franchising arena.
 
This is reflected in the annual survey conducted by
 Mortgage Choice which questioned potential franchisees about their intentions. In this report, over half of prospective franchisees are looking to invest in the food retailing sector within the next three years. 

This is despite the proliferation of cafes and coffee outlets already in the franchise arena. 

The Mortgage Choice 2010 Potential Franchisee Survey results highlighted the dominance of food retail as the franchise sector of choice, with 53 percent listing retail – food/restaurants/cafes - as their chosen industry.

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Guide to Food Safety & Hygiene


Posted by: Neil Willis

The new edition of the Restaurant & Catering Australia’s Guide to Food Safety & Hygiene has been sent, free of charge, to members of the restaurant & catering industry. 

 

If you have not received your copy of the Restaurant & Catering Australia’s Guide to Food Safety & Hygiene, please visit http://www.provisual.com.au/site/chartreq.php


The Restaurant & Catering Australia’s Guide to Food Safety & Hygiene is for immediate display.


It is a free information resource chart designed to help raise OH&S awareness of the risk of injury, illness and fatality in the workplace.


The Guide could save lives and will assist you in fulfilling your duty of care obligations.





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SIMAG Ice Makers


Posted by: Neil Willis
SIMAG Ice Makers have been added to our website.

Made in Italy, these high quality ice making machines feature:

  • Integrated storage bin
  • Stainless steel cabinet
  • Cube shape: solid cube
  • Reliable operation
  • Licensed refrigeration technician req'd
  • Heavy duty output
  • Hygenic & Clean
  • Easy to access ice
  • Efficient production
  • Production based on 10°C ambient & 10°C water temp
  • Self contained unit
  • Removable legs 130mm H
  • Max Ambient temp: 40°C
  • Power 10 amp; 380 Watts
  • WARRANTY: 2 years Parts & 1 year Labour
  • For best results we recommend a water filter be used



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    ROBOT COUPE Ice Cream Makers


    Posted by: Neil Willis
    A new range of Robot Coupe Ice Cream Making Machines has been released.

    There are 3 models, G1700, G3500 & G5000 which replace the existing models. These new models will very quickly will become an indispensable profit making item, just like the original models.

    Robot Coupe Ice Cream makers

    Features are:

  • Capacities of 3.0, 5.0 & 8.0 Litres/hour,
  • Ideal for ice cream or gelato
  • Stainless steel case
  • Batch time 20 minutes approx
  • Bench mounted model
  • Simple to operate
  • Very quickly will become an indispensable profit making item
  • Important to READ and FOLLOW operating instructions
  • Warranty: 12 months parts and labour
  • Power: 240 Volts; 10 Amps



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    NUTRIFASTER Juice Extractor RUBY 2000-2


    Posted by: Neil Willis
    The Ruby 2000/2 from Nutrifaster Australia has had a price reduction. Great news in these hard times.

    This model is the market leader in Australia and features:

  • Continuous Juice extractor
  • Producing pulp free juice
  • Now with larger feed chute
  • Automatic pulp ejection
  • Safety switch on lid
  • Power: 240 Volts, 10 Amps plug
  • Produce up to 1.5 litres per 30 seconds; 90 Litres/Hour
  • 8 Different spout positions
  • All parts in contact with juice are stainless steel
  • Easy to dismantle and clean
  • The inside of the machine has been coated with a resilient epoxy-resin
  • Meets with new health regulation being introduced around the world
  • 3450 rpm, 3/4 H.P motor
  • Dimensions: 310 diameter (Base) x 460(H); 25 Kg
  • Warranty: 12 months Parts & Labour



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    WASHTECH Glass Washer XG


    Posted by: Neil Willis
    A High Efficiency Recirculating Glass Washer with the most environmentally friendly water usage, only 1.5 Litres per cycle.

    Features are:

  • Underbench Recirculating Glass Washer
  • High efficiency
  • Low cost
  • Lower rotating wash & rinse arm
  • Precision moulded jets
  • Electro-mechanical controls
  • Low water consumption 1.5 litres/cycle
  • Automatic detergent dosing
  • Accepts all standard 365mm x 435mm glass racks
  • 1 x 365 mm rack supplied
  • 290 mm door clearance
  • All stainless steel construction
  • Watermark certified
  • Flush front facia
  • Easy clean interior
  • No commissioning required
  • Power 240/50/1; 15 amps
  • Warranty: Washtech 5:2:1 Parts & Labour
  • Dimensions 440 x 510 x 775[h]; 26 kg

  • For more information, including a brochure see Washtech XG Glass Washer




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    FPG Inline 3000 Series Controlled Ambient


    Posted by: Neil Willis
    Designed with price in mind, these cabinets suit the smaller cafe, take away and kiosk.

    The Inline 3000 Series Controlled Ambient Cabinets have integral condensors, moving air refrigeration and are designed to maintain strict ambient temperatures for food product display.

    Features include:

  • Integral refrigeration
  • Counter top or recessed mounted
  • 3 x adjustable shelves & base
  • Shelves either flat or 10° pitch
  • Moving air refrigeration
  • Operating temperature 15° to 17°C
  • 25°C ambient operating temp
  • Auto defrost cycle
  • Stainless steel trays
  • Double glazed toughened glass
  • Stainless steel construction
  • Cabinet top light
  • Modular design
  • Rear sliding doors
  • Temperature maintained with up to 60 door openings per hour
  • 10 amp 3 pin plug supplied
  • Power: 240 V
  • Warranty: 12 months parts & labour

  • They are now available through the Sydney Commercial Kitchens website at Controlled Ambient Food Display



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