Double Shot.

1.  Inventory was a revelation for us this year.  We found over $100,000 worth of plates hiding under the roof.  Like change in a really big sofa.  A chef has to be looking for ways to find change in his refrigerated sofas.  A few food points here and there really adds up.  If you want to engage a Kitchen general, ask him a thoughtful question about food cost and/or how much product he has in house.  Match and mirror (thank you, Ron Woodhill), it's a way to start a conversation that they will be well versed in ... believe me.  If not, run. The guy has his head up his salamander.

2.  Our WTR-4 CAKSTAND is the coolest little thing.  It's less than four bucks and for a few shekels it's a great value!  I'll send as many of these bad boys out as you like, the return is pretty good.  I'd say one in four or five or so.  Ask your local rep to send them straight to hot shot pastry people - I mean, what the hell do reps do all day anyway?

Double Shot.

Double Shot.

1.  The WTR26EMBPLTR is the item of focus this month.  I mean, we are far and away the best option for large bowls and serving pieces.  Not only in the breadth of the offering, the multiple sizes of the same shape and the original designs ... but our price points on the big pieces leaves plenty of room to make margin.  Play the perceived value game.  Hold one in your hands, feel the weight and examine the construction ... if you can not safely mark these up at least 30%,  I am hereby requesting that you send TSS your tape measure and consider a career in the custodial arts.

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