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Oven technology number 8 on our list of the 2014 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers and Shakers: Technologies.

November 21, 2014

Oven technology number 8 on our list of the 2014 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers and Shakers: Technologies.

When it comes to ovens, speed matters, but so does ease of use, especially in the fast casual pizza segment that can’t exist without the right type of oven.

Middleby Marshall’s WOW 2 Oven, for example, gives operators more control over bake temperatures and conveyor speed. It also allows the user to adjust airflow to the top and bottom impingement ports independently for faster, consistent baking and menu flexibility. An oven that cooks more efficiently will enable chefs to cook more product faster, which can lead to increased revenue, according to Middleby.

Another innovative oven is one that self-loads and unloads by using two alternating cook surfaces. Because there is no hood, it enables items to be cooked one after another.