Kavanaugh Restaurant Supply

10/14/2026

You wouldn’t hand your 16-year-old the keys without teaching them how to drive...
So why spend thousands on new equipment and not train your team how to use it?
I see it all the time. Brand new oven, fryer, dishwasher - and 90 days later it’s already having issues. Not because it’s bad equipment, but because no one was shown how to use, clean, and troubleshoot it correctly.
A little training goes a LONG way:
✅ Proper use = better food & faster service
✅ Daily maintenance = longer equipment life
✅ Simple troubleshooting = fewer emergency service calls
At Kavanaugh Restaurant Supply we can help you organize training for your team - many of our vendors offer start-up and training when you purchase.
You invested in the equipment. Let’s make sure your team knows how to drive it.
Need to schedule a training? Send me a message.
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10/12/2026

🔥 CRAZY OCTOBER DEALS ARE HERE 🔥

Come see us at Kavanaugh Restaurant Supply and check out insane in-store specials on Vulcan and Southbend equipment — this month only!

These are your real workhorses — ranges, convection ovens, and more — priced to move. In-store only, so you gotta come see it.

📍 2920 Bryant Rd, Madison, WI 53713
🕒 Mon-Fri 8AM - 5PM
📞 (608) 271-8514 | shopkrs.com

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10/09/2026

Your convection oven called. It’s TIRED. 😅🔥
5 fun habits to keep it running like new (and save you a service call):
1. Fan Check Friday! 🌀 Wipe those fan blades & vents weekly. Grease = no airflow = sad bake.
2. Gasket Hug Test 🫶 If that rubber seal is cracked or greasy, you’re heating the whole kitchen. Wipe it, love it, replace it.
3. Thermostat Truth Bomb 🌡️ Your dial is lying. Drop a real thermometer in the middle and see who’s telling the truth.
4. Sponge Attack! 🧽 vs. Grease Monsters. Daily wipe with non-abrasive cleaner. No steel wool. No hosing it like a car.
5. Call The Superhero 🦸‍♂️ Tech inspection every 3-6 months. Burners, wiring, safety — let a pro catch it before service on a Friday night.
Need gaskets, thermometers, cleaner, or a tech who actually picks up? DM us. We’ve got Wisconsin kitchens covered.
Swipe for the cleaning battle 👉
Kavanaugh Restaurant Supply
Keeping Wisconsin kitchens cooking.
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10/07/2026

All around Dane County this morning - every kitchen I’m in is talking about the same thing: the holidays.
We’re at 49 days out. If you haven’t checked these, do it today:
Are you short on plates / silver / glass?
Are your sheet pans warped?
Does that gasket need replacing before you lose a cooler full of product?
Swing by 2920 Bryant Rd and let’s walk the showroom. 10 minutes now saves you a nightmare later.

10/02/2026

Oct 2nd. Holiday rush is coming. 55 days till Thanksgiving.
Don’t get caught short — plates, silverware, glassware, cookware.
Chef gifts? We got you.
📍 2920 Bryant Rd, Madison | shopkrs.com

10/02/2026

It's October 2nd — the holiday rush is right around the corner. 🍂
55 days till Thanksgiving. Don't get caught short when it counts.
Now is the time to stock up on the essentials at Kavanaugh Restaurant Supply:
🍽️ Plates & Dinnerware
🍴 Silverware & Flatware
🥂 Glassware
🍳 Cookware & Chef Gear
Looking for a gift for the chef in your life? We got you — gifts they'll actually use.
📍 2920 Bryant Rd, Madison, WI 53713
🕒 Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM | shopkrs.com | (608) 271-8514
Family owned since 1987.

10/01/2026

09/30/2026

Design is not decoration. It’s strategy.
The restaurants that stand out take intentional time to get the details right — lighting, layout, furniture, and tabletop. These choices shape brand identity, influence perceived value, drive table turnover, and impact long-term replacement costs.
Invest the time upfront in commercial-grade selections that align with your concept and service model. It pays dividends in guest satisfaction and profitability.
Are you currently planning or refining a concept? Let’s discuss your timeline.

09/28/2026

Monday Reset: Holiday Kitchen Ready ❄️👨‍🍳
The holidays don't wait — and neither should your kitchen. Use this Monday to deep clean, calibrate, and stock up before the rush hits.
Swipe through for our 5-step kitchen refresh checklist 👉
Come to Kavanaugh's for all your refresh needs — equipment, smallwares, chemicals & more.
📍 Kavanaugh Restaurant Supply — 2920 Bryant Rd, Madison, WI
📞 (608) 271-8514
Open to the public in Fitchburg 

09/25/2026

Upgrade season is here.
Whether you're opening new or just tired of duct-taping the old prep table together, the team at Kavanaugh will help you find what fits your kitchen and your budget.
Fast quotes. Real humans. 40 years of know-how.
Open to the public in Fitchburg — stop in and see what's new.
Tag a kitchen manager who needs this today 👇