Opening or upgrading a bakery in 2026 takes more than great recipes—it requires the right commercial bakery equipment to produce perfectly consistent products without sacrificing quality, and scale profitably. Whether you’re launching a new retail bakery or growing your current bakery operation, having a clear bakery equipment checklist is essential for long-term success. In this guide, you will learn about...
Ovens are one of the biggest energy drains in any bakery, and there’s no escaping it. Energy costs associated with oven use and other electrical equipment seem like sunk costs. However, switching from a regular oven to an energy-efficient model, such as a deck oven or an electric deck oven, can save a bakery thousands of dollars. Empire Deck Ovens...
’Tis the season to be jolly—and to enjoy plenty of treats. And also a time to regret not updating your bakery equipment before getting hit with the holiday rush. This is the time of year when bakeries are filled with holiday-themed goodies like gingerbread cookies and festive cakes and loaves for all kinds of celebrations. The holiday season is usually...
The culinary outlet Bon Appétit declared that we’re currently in a bagel boom—one that shows no signs of slowing down. Bagels are not just a famous New York food. They have become extremely popular nationwide, and many people are opening shops all over the country. The market generated $5.58 billion in 2024 and analysts expect it to reach $7.35 billion...
Bagels are one of the most beloved baked goods in America, but producing them consistently at scale can be challenging. From mixing and shaping to boiling and baking, each step of the process requires precision to achieve that perfect chewy interior and golden crust on the exterior that your customers expect. Even the smallest mistakes can lead to wasted dough...
As a bakery expands, it becomes increasingly challenging to balance factors such as speed, efficiency, and consistency—typically, as you scale up, these are the first things to be compromised. But that doesn’t have to be the case. One of the bottlenecks in a bakery is the dough rounding process. The process of rounding dough appears straightforward when examining individual pieces...
The holiday season is fast approaching and for bakeries, that means one thing: cookie season is about to hit full swing! As orders for holiday cookies, gift boxes, and catering requests start rolling in, the challenge becomes keeping up with increased demand without sacrificing quality or overworking your team. That is where Cookie Depositors comes in. From buttery shortbread to...
Running a successful bakery means keeping your production smooth, efficient, and consistent. One of the most important pieces of commercial bakery equipment is your mixer — the heart of your operation. The mixer is an essential part of your bakery, and if it is not able to mix at larger capacities or developing a quality and consistent dough with each...
Bagels are booming—and whether you're a neighborhood bagel shop or a wholesale bagel manufacturer, choosing the right equipment is the key to producing consistent, high-quality bagels. At Empire Bakery Equipment, we’ve spent over 45 years helping bagel shops streamline production, improve consistency, and grow their business with reliable and trusted bagel machinery. In this guide, you will learn all about...
Bakery ovens are essential tools for any bakery or business that specializes in baked goods. But which oven should you buy? It can be overwhelming to sift through bakery ovens, but most fall under two main categories: stone hearth ovens and convection ovens (although we have many specialized oven options at Empire; for example, we released a comprehensive guide to...
Opening or upgrading a bakery in 2026 takes more than great recipes—it requires the right commercial bakery equipment to produce perfectly consistent products without sacrificing quality, and scale profitably. Whether you’re launching a new retail bakery or growing your current bakery operation, having a clear bakery equipment checklist is essential for long-term success. In this guide, you will learn about...
Ovens are one of the biggest energy drains in any bakery, and there’s no escaping it. Energy costs associated with oven use and other electrical equipment seem like sunk costs. However, switching from a regular oven to an energy-efficient model, such as a deck oven or an electric deck oven, can save a bakery thousands of dollars. Empire Deck Ovens...
’Tis the season to be jolly—and to enjoy plenty of treats. And also a time to regret not updating your bakery equipment before getting hit with the holiday rush. This is the time of year when bakeries are filled with holiday-themed goodies like gingerbread cookies and festive cakes and loaves for all kinds of celebrations. The holiday season is usually...
The culinary outlet Bon Appétit declared that we’re currently in a bagel boom—one that shows no signs of slowing down. Bagels are not just a famous New York food. They have become extremely popular nationwide, and many people are opening shops all over the country. The market generated $5.58 billion in 2024 and analysts expect it to reach $7.35 billion...
Bagels are one of the most beloved baked goods in America, but producing them consistently at scale can be challenging. From mixing and shaping to boiling and baking, each step of the process requires precision to achieve that perfect chewy interior and golden crust on the exterior that your customers expect. Even the smallest mistakes can lead to wasted dough...
As a bakery expands, it becomes increasingly challenging to balance factors such as speed, efficiency, and consistency—typically, as you scale up, these are the first things to be compromised. But that doesn’t have to be the case. One of the bottlenecks in a bakery is the dough rounding process. The process of rounding dough appears straightforward when examining individual pieces...
The holiday season is fast approaching and for bakeries, that means one thing: cookie season is about to hit full swing! As orders for holiday cookies, gift boxes, and catering requests start rolling in, the challenge becomes keeping up with increased demand without sacrificing quality or overworking your team. That is where Cookie Depositors comes in. From buttery shortbread to...
Bagels are booming—and whether you're a neighborhood bagel shop or a wholesale bagel manufacturer, choosing the right equipment is the key to producing consistent, high-quality bagels. At Empire Bakery Equipment, we’ve spent over 45 years helping bagel shops streamline production, improve consistency, and grow their business with reliable and trusted bagel machinery. In this guide, you will learn all about...
Bakery ovens are essential tools for any bakery or business that specializes in baked goods. But which oven should you buy? It can be overwhelming to sift through bakery ovens, but most fall under two main categories: stone hearth ovens and convection ovens (although we have many specialized oven options at Empire; for example, we released a comprehensive guide to...