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New Year. New Empire. That’s our motto as we welcome in a New Year and new opportunities. One thing we are particularly excited about welcoming into 2021 is our new and improved website. The new site was designed with YOU in mind. We wanted to cater to the customer and make their bakery equipment research experience simple and easy to...

Each year Kids Helping Kids by Kids Way, Inc. - through their "Making a Warmth of Difference" initiative - donates hundreds and hundreds of brand new coats and other winter apparel to valued organizations across Long Island in an effort to help warm our children in need during the winter months. This wonderful organization, led by Executive Director Bob Eslick...

Many bakeries are continuing to find the best way to operate under the “new normal” that COVID-19 has forced them into. Finding ways to prioritize valuable time and save on costs is more important than ever for these bakeries to stay successful through the difficult times we find ourselves in. Now is the time to focus on what popular items...

There is no denying that the demand for baked goods has shifted during the months of COVID-19. People are keeping their kitchens stocked with breads and pastries, clearing out grocery store shelves and supporting their local bakeries by ordering delivery or curbside pickup. In some areas people are shopping bakeries more than ever before. Bakeries are working their hardest to...

The current pandemic has changed the landscape of the baking industry as we know it. Whether these changes are temporary or have long term effects on the industry, there is no denying that things are different now. One major difference is the amount of business being done online. More bakeries then ever are setting themselves up for online ordering. The...

As essential businesses continue to find their footing while we navigate the current pandemic, more and more bakeries and food establishments are offering delivery services for the first time in order to keep their business operating.  If your bakery is new to offering delivery or looking to make the transition, here are some tips and strategies you can use to...

Some bakeries and restaurants have started to figure out how to navigate the current pandemic and successfully operate their business while adhering to the government guidelines. We have seen businesses offer delivery for the first time, open up their shop online and reconfigure their bakery layouts. It puts a smile on our face to see our customers handling a difficult...

Bakeries and restaurants are facing plenty of challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. During this challenging time, preventative maintenance is more important than ever to ensure your business continues operating efficiently and effectively. Empire Bakery Equipment's Director of Technical Service & Parts, Bill Lawson, has some very helpful preventative maintenance tips for all bakeries and restaurants to review and make...

There is no denying it. Small businesses are suffering during the COVID-19 pandemic. Empire Bakery Equipment is experiencing first hand the impact the current crisis is having on small retail bakeries all over the country. Things are no longer businesses as usual, but as the "new normal" continues to change, one thing that won’t change is Empire’s continued support of...

As many small businesses find themselves struggling to successfully navigate the current COVID-19 pandemic, Empire Bakery Equipment wants to lend a helping hand by giving some advice on how to effectively promote your businesses. Constant communication with your customers during the current situation is something that is going to be crucial to the success of your bakery or restaurant. Empire’s...