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Suggestions for Combi Ovens

Started Jul 20, 2012 0 Replies

I am considering the purchase of a full size combi oven for my independent market. Up until now we have used the kitchen of the restaurant next door; but its sale is pending and we will lose access…Continue

Best POS for independent Grocery Store (about to open)

Started this discussion. Last reply by Kirby W. Nelson Dec 23, 2010. 6 Replies

I am about to open a small (3,000 sq.ft. of retail space + 3,000 storage and prep) specialty food market. I am looking for a sophisticated POS + inventory system. I don't need anything custom…Continue

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Joseph Tarnowski liked Michael Avella's discussion Suggestions for Combi Ovens
Aug 16, 2012
Michael Avella posted a discussion

Suggestions for Combi Ovens

I am considering the purchase of a full size combi oven for my independent market. Up until now we have used the kitchen of the restaurant next door; but its sale is pending and we will lose access to the kitchen. I hope to shift the food preparation responsibilities into the market and expect to rely heavily on a combi oven to meet the needs of our prepared foods counter and our catering. Does anyone have suggestions about make/model/size unit? Reliability? New vs Used? Gas vs Electric?…See More
Jul 20, 2012
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Michael Avella replied to stefano dodero's discussion CIBUS 2012, #1 ITALIAN TRADITIONAL & ARTISAN FOOD EVENT IN ITALY
"I was thinking about attending CIBUS this year; but I can't swing it. I would love to talk to you about some of the people I was planning to meet and some products I am looking for. Mike Avella mike@lovelanekitchen.com"
Apr 11, 2012
Michael Avella is now friends with Chris Goss and Bob Savage
Jan 17, 2011
Michael Avella replied to Joseph Tarnowski's discussion NRF 2011: Can I Visit Any Exhibitors For You?
" I am considering a proposal from IT Retail for my POS system, but I want to see what else may be around. My security guy wants me to check out I3 at booth 3330. If you don't mind I will pick your brain for other suggestions. Mike A."
Jan 9, 2011
Michael Avella replied to Joseph Tarnowski's discussion NRF 2011: Can I Visit Any Exhibitors For You?
"Hey Joe, I'll be at NRF on Monday and Tuesday too. Maybe we can meet up for a drink or lunch or something. I am specifically going to look into some software solutions and wouldn't mind another opinion from somone with experience and…"
Jan 9, 2011
Kirby W. Nelson replied to Michael Avella's discussion Best POS for independent Grocery Store (about to open)
"see www.ecrsoft.com and see the grocery section and testimonials."
Dec 23, 2010
Luke Henry replied to Michael Avella's discussion Best POS for independent Grocery Store (about to open)
"Hey Chris, Several of our customers have the exact same setup as you. They way we tackle this is by using scales. Pizza, chicken, pasta etc, are all charged per lb. Items such as sandwiches have a set price. Its easy and fast. again its…"
Oct 25, 2010
Michael Avella replied to Michael Avella's discussion Best POS for independent Grocery Store (about to open)
"Thank you everyone for your suggestions. I will be looking into all these systems. Yes, Chris I am in the Northeast (Long Island, NY to be exact) and I will contact Dumac; although they are pretty far from me. One thing I forgot to mention was that…"
Oct 24, 2010
Taz Vass replied to Michael Avella's discussion Best POS for independent Grocery Store (about to open)
"WE use ECRS Catapult. We bought touch screens for a better employee interface. Our training time is short for new cashiers. We run over a million dollars a year thru one register. I could do 6 million thru four registers. We find the system fast for…"
Oct 14, 2010
Chris Goss replied to Michael Avella's discussion Best POS for independent Grocery Store (about to open)
"I would look at ScanMaster or ISS45 from Retalix/StoreNext sctrictly made for the indpendents. I am not sure what area of the country you are going to be opening in but you can take a look at www.dumac.com if you are opening in the North East."
Oct 14, 2010
Michael Avella left a comment for Luke Henry
"Thank you, Luke, for your response to my inquiry. Mike Avella"
Oct 13, 2010
Michael Avella and Luke Henry are now friends
Oct 13, 2010
Luke Henry replied to Michael Avella's discussion Best POS for independent Grocery Store (about to open)
"IT Retail is a great point of sale solution. There primary target is independent grocers, and they are dedicated to helping independent grocers succeed: http://www.itretail.com"
Oct 13, 2010
Michael Avella posted a discussion

Best POS for independent Grocery Store (about to open)

I am about to open a small (3,000 sq.ft. of retail space + 3,000 storage and prep) specialty food market. I am looking for a sophisticated POS + inventory system. I don't need anything custom designed. Being a start-up we can adjust our way of doing business to suit the way the software is designed to work. I don't need the most expensive system in the world; but I am willing to spend some money for useful features. We probably will start out with 4 stations, expandable to 6. I am opening up…See More
Sep 15, 2010
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Sep 1, 2010
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