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Basics of Food Facility Design: Module 4SELECTING YOUR EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

INTERNATIONALCULINARY CENTERSelecting Kitchen EquipmentWhat do you want it to do? Does it have adequate capacity? How flexible is it?

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INTERNATIONALCULINARY CENTERFacility ConcernsWill it fit in the space available?Is there adequate utility support?Is it energy efficient?Does it need to dovetail with other equipment?

INTERNATIONALCULINARY CENTERSupport ConcernsWhat is its repair record?Are there local maintenance personnel?How easy is it to get parts?What happens to my operation if this equipment is down?What is the reputation of the manufacturer?Any warranties?

INTERNATIONALCULINARY CENTERSelecting FurnitureHow big does the table need to be? What will be on the table at the same time?How long will people be sitting?Does the furniture need to stack?

INTERNATIONALCULINARY CENTERFurniture TipsSpend money on the surfaces that guests will come into contact with and economize where they wontBuy a few sparesRectangular or square tables are easier to combine as party sizes change

INTERNATIONALCULINARY CENTERFinancial ConcernsHow much is the initial cost?What are the life cycle costs?Can I buy this item used?Should I lease rather than buy?

INTERNATIONALCULINARY CENTERLife Cycle CostsConsider:Annual maintenance and repairsLabor spent cleaning or adjustingUpgrades/modifications costLength of lifeResidual or resale value if any

INTERNATIONALCULINARY CENTERNew versus UsedNew:CleanUnder warrantyLongest lifeBest for hoods, compressors and condensers, sophisticated circuitryUsed:May require some cleaning/upgradeGood choice for simple items with few moving partsCaveat emptor!

INTERNATIONALCULINARY CENTERLeasing versus BuyingLeasing is an expense rather than a capital costPay out of cash flows rather than with start-up moneyLeasing is a good choice for items that are high maintenance or have short livesIce machinesDishwashersLeasing probably not a financially sensible choice for everything else!

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