Seeing double as Fri-Jado extends hot and cold MCC range

In a move that opens up state-of-the-art hot and cold food storage and display solutions to all, leading equipment manufacturer, Fri-Jado, has announced the expansion of the company’s popular Modular Convenience Counter (MCC) range, with a unique two-level offering

When it comes to effective hot and cold display units, little compares to the innovative MCC range. Achieving a complete solution for operators, the units are available in hot and cold functionality, drop-in or standalone, and in a choice of 4, 3 or now, the brand new 2-shelf design. A small footprint and flexible design ensure the range is ideal for any store layout or concept, where a consistent height allows units to be easily positioned inline, either side-by-side or back-to-back.

The new 2-level MCC units offer the highest capacity in a compact footprint of just 600mm x 750mm (w/d). Taking the ultra-slim shelf design found in the larger models in the range, the new 2-level MCC units achieve up to 75% more product visibility* thanks to the transparent sides and top, and up to 30% more display surface*. In fact, the total shelf surface is as much as 1.13m2 on the MCC 120-2.

The new MCC 2-level range is available in six unique formats:

• Hot self-serve – for packaged foods

• Hot self-serve humidified with doors – for packaged and unpackaged hot food

• Hot self-serve humidified – for unpackaged hot food

• Cold self-serve – for packaged cold food

• Cold self-serve with doors – for packaged cold food

• Cold full serve – for unpackaged cold food

Gary Thacker, Sales Director at Fri-Jado UK said: Available in solid back or pass-through (full serve units in pass-through only), floor-standing model or drop-in models and now in a choice of two, three or four shelves.

“We are delighted to have added 2-level units to the MCC range. Representing the smallest model in the series, the 2-level units feature the same great technology and features found in the larger models, but on a truly compact footprint. Delivering maximum food safety, extending shelf life and reducing waste, the MCC 2-level can open up the possibilities of both hot and cold grab-and-go to even the most compact sites.”

Delivering unlimited possibilities and combinations when used in conjunction with other MCC units, the new 2-level MCC range can help to create a complete food display solution for your business. Using the latest LED lighting, patented hot blanket technology, unique hot air recirculation (hot models only) and innovative green technology, the MCC range achieves a remarkably low total cost of ownership too.

For more information on the 2-level MCC units, or to find out about the full range of products and services offered by Fri-Jado, please visit www.frijado.com or call +44 (0)189 527 2227.

Under this new partnership, Jestic will have exclusive distribution rights for Karakuri’s range of /FRYR automated fry lines in the UK. In addition, Jestic’s Technical Services team will provide nationwide support 364 days a year, ensuring maximum uptime and reliability of Karakuri’s smart kitchen robotics, regardless of the restaurant location.

Barney Wragg, founder and CEO of Karakuri, said; “The team at Jestic provide the gold standard for sales and service for the foodservice industry – they have a strong market presence and a stellar reputation for being a trusted partner who understands the needs of the restaurant and QSR industry. Having them on board as Karakuri’s first Sales & Service partner is a major step forward for our business and we look forward to introducing /FRYR to Jestic’s extensive portfolio of leading restaurant brands.”

Michael Eyre, Product Director, Jestic Foodservice Solutions added; “We pride ourselves on having the solutions to take foodservice operation to the next level. Karakuri has embodied that with their development of the /FRYR fry lines. The cutting-edge automation addresses one of the biggest issues we know many of our customers face - how to maintain perfect fried food quality and consistency in the fast-paced environment of QSR kitchens and with high levels of staff turnover.”

Karakuri /FRYR

The /FRYR family of automated fry lines combines Karakuri’s innovative hardware and software to ensure increased throughput, consistency, and quality - from freezer to scoop. These intelligent, high-precision frying solutions combine robotics and real-time data analysis to provide restaurants with optimal fried food production of up to 60kg of french fries per hour. Simultaneously, /FRYR fry lines improve food quality and consistency by ensuring every restaurant’s SOP is adhered to 100% of the time.

Nando’s is the first restaurant brand to trial the /FRYR210, which is the first model in Karakuri’s family of intelligent fry line solutions. /FRYR210 is available today from Jestic, starting at £1,800 per month.