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EQUIPEX


Triple Play Solution Equipex’s Triple Play Solution groups several of the manufacturer’s most impactful technologies into a versatile countertop cooking platform capable of being placed anywhere in the kitchen – or even outside it. Comprising a ventless hood, induction cooker, and a cast iron


(or high speed vitroceramic infrared) panini grill, the Triple Play provides an array of menu possibilities for operators looking to add a second cook line to support delivery or to expand their outdoor dining menus. It’s also an ideal option for limited-service establishments such as bars that would like to add hot meals without dedicating a lot of space to kitchen equipment, says Equipex president Gary Licht. Te ability to expand a kitchen’s capabilities in a platform


small enough to mount on a portable counter or fit in a pantry has made the Triple Play an especially popular item during the pandemic, as restaurants seek out quick ways to pivot their operations without requiring a costly investment. Further, the equipment is all designed to run off a standard 120V outlet, negating the need for high-voltage modifications to building wiring. “When COVID hit, it was a natural concept for curbside and takeout,” Licht says. “Te portability factor makes the concept incredibly flexible as far as location within the facility.”


What Salespeople Need to Know Te portability of the Triple Play is driven by how the three pieces of technology that comprise it work together. Te ventless hood, which meets EPA 202 standards, is capable of trapping grease, vapor, smoke, and odor without needing to connect the equipment to an HVAC system. Tat saves operators the cost of ventilation and allows the equipment to be moved virtually anywhere – making outdoor omelets on the patio a possibility for restaurants that have had to close their dining rooms. Te induction cookers included in most configurations are


90- to 95-percent energy-efficient, meaning they make a stir fry, simmer, and hold sauces while reducing excess heat in the prep area. Likewise, the panini grill is made from cast iron with a high coefficient of heat retention so that no heat is lost between batches, making it quicker to grill a sandwich or reheat a pastry. For operators that have special requirements, Equipex offers


platform modifications that raise the height of the air intake by six inches and expand the width and length to accommodate oversized cooking equipment. Te Triple Play can also be equipped with optional ANSUL pre-piping to meet guidelines for local municipalities requiring fire protection.


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LANCER WORLDWIDE


Lancer Link When talking about connected equipment, cloud capabilities, and diagnostics, the discussion usually revolves around monitoring the machine’s operations or generating information that can improve an operator’s strategy. Lancer Link will do all those things, and it will also help operators reach customers directly and in the moment. Lancer Link is a soſtware solution that will be embedded


in Lancer Worldwide’s upcoming smart beverage dispensers, beginning in Q2 with the Bold 30i self-serve dispensers and the TST Tower series multiflavored dispensers. Te soſtware can measure how much of a beverage is extracted, measure the machine’s health information, and provide automated data reporting such as drive-through activity. Tese data points can help operators know when to replace the soda bag and syrup, when to schedule maintenance, and what drinks are the most popular at certain times of the day. “Tis provides the user with weaponized data where they can make purchasing decisions based on what drink flavors are selling best,” says Brad Davis, director of applied technologies for Lancer. Te data generated by each machine will not only be


available at the store level but also at a centralized or corporate office. Tis will allow chains to better understand their sales at a market and regional level. So, for example, if iced tea proves to be more popular in the South, operators can adjust their marketing content for that area of the country. In addition, the screens on the smart dispensers offer


their own marketing opportunity: Lancer Link will allow the operator to display pictures and videos on the beverage dispensers to advertise popular drinks or food specials during the lunch hour. Operators will be able to choose whether these advertisements are managed at the corporate level and pushed out to individual machines, or if they are handled at the store level, providing flexibility based on the unit’s business model.


What Salespeople Need to Know Lancer Link represents Lancer’s first Internet of Tings venture, but the company expects it will be a key piece of its lineup going forward. Te technology is still in development, but Davis says the user interface will be accessible via the internet on PCs or through a mobile app. Te machines that will offer Lancer Link include drive-through systems and self-serve dispensers. Te first models to feature Lancer Link will be connected only through ethernet ports, although Davis says WiFi versions are in


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