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Steve Cooper
Steve Cooper is International Development Director at Airedale Group and has more than 30 years’ experience in the foodservice equipment industry, with expertise in the global quick service restaurant sector. During his career, Steve has held senior leadership and global account roles across the UK, Europe, North America, and Asia Pacific, including several years living in Chicago and Singapore. He has worked closely with some of the world’s largest brands, including McDonald’s, Restaurant Brands International, YUM!, Coca Cola and Pepsi. At Airedale, Steve works with international customers, strategic partners, and OEMs, drawing on his extensive QSR experience to understand the operational, equipment and service challenges faced by large, multi-site restaurant estates. Steve contributes to Airedale content on QSR operations, commercial kitchen equipment, international foodservice trends and the changing requirements of large restaurant groups.
The Ultimate Guide to Commercial Kitchen Maintenance
Learn how to maintain a commercial kitchen, covering PPM schedules, gas safety, ventilation, cleaning and reactive equipment repairs.
Any commercial kitchen operator knows the importance of maintenance, particularly for large-scale facilities and multi-site operations. However, you might be less familiar with the finer details and specific requirements.
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Explore the benefits and drawbacks of dark kitchens versus traditional shopfronts for QSR franchisees. Discover which business model suits your needs best.
Planning a commercial dark kitchen? Explore key considerations for location, licences, layout, staffing, POS systems and delivery operations.
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