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What you need to know about Porcelain Chip Warranties

Dishes broken during shippingLike most warranties, all chip warranties are not made equally; each warranty is different depending on the manufacturer. For example some manufacturers provide a 1 year warranty while others provide 5 or more years for their warranty. With that said however most of the warranties have common terms and conditions that need to be followed for them to be honoured by the manufacturer.

Here are some things that you need to know:

  • Only select lines or items may be covered by the warranty (varies by Manufacturer). As a result you should check to find out which items you are purchasing are covered by the warranty prior to finalizing your order.
  • As the warranty name implies, they only cover chips, they do not cover any other kinds of damage.
  • It may not cover chips/cracking/breakage of handles or knobs on jugs, teapots/coffeepots, and mugs. As well as chips/cracking/breakage on spouts of pots or jugs.
  • The warranty will only cover use in food service applications such as washing, preparation, serving, and refrigeration. As a result if the item is going to be used in more extreme conditions, these will not be covered under the warranty.
  • The warranty is only valid for the original purchaser of the item.
  • Generally a registration form must be filled out at the time of purchase (or soon thereafter) for the warranty to be validated.
  • The manufacturer or chosen representative reserves the right to a site visit should they deem it necessary. This may occur if you are experiencing higher than expected breakage. If the site visit reveals poor treatment/mishandling, warranty may be void.
  • The warranty is location specific; as a result if the items travel to other locations the warranty may be void.
  • All chipped pieces must be retained by the customer and returned to the manufacturer (or their representative) for inspection.
  • Finally most have a clause that reserves the right of the manufacturer to void any warranty for any reason.

To fully understand the warranty on the porcelain products that you are purchasing, we encourage you to ask your manufacturer or their chosen representative for details as each warranty does differ. If part of the warranty is unclear to you make sure that you ask questions about it.

National Event Supply does not offer any chip warranty on our porcelain products. We take great strides to ensure our commercially designated porcelain products are of durable quality and not easily breakable given the target market we sell to however we also understand that porcelain by nature is a breakable material. Companies that do offer such a warranty on an inherently breakable product like porcelain must charge extra per dish to cover the percentage of dishware they believe will chip in their given warranty period. As a result this costs you the buyer extra whether you have a plate chip or not. Because we don’t offer a warranty, we can provide you with the best value possible – in some cases costing up to 50% less than standard porcelain suppliers. If you’re interested in viewing the porcelain dishes we have available, their specifications and pricing, download a copy of the National Event Supply Dinnerware Catalogue!

Podcast: How to Focus on Catering to Transform Your Restaurant

I’m always looking for different kinds of content to share that enrich our prospects and customers’ lives because while one person may enjoy reading an article, another may prefer slides, or a video or a podcast.

This week I stumbled across a podcast I think is a gem for anyone in the restaurant industry looking for additional ways to build revenue. Mark Deo, Veteran CBS Radio Host interviewed a man by the name of Erle Dardick, author of the books "Get Catering and Grow Sales!" and "501 Killer Marketing Tactics for Cranking Up Your Catering Sales". Erle joins Mark’s podcast entitled "The Small Business Hour, as heard on CBS Radio" to discuss how focusing on catering helped transform his restaurant. He gives great lessons on finding a niche market you can dominate and tips on narrowing your focus and dominating a market. To hear more of Erle’s tips, jump to 14:00 below.

The Sexiest Event Rental Items of the Year

With 2013 quickly winding to a close (it’s the middle of November already?!), the industry would be remiss if it didn’t recap what’s hot and what’s not throughout the past year. Special Events Magazine wrote an article on the top rental items flying off the shelves. The top items that seem to be most popular and requested items include the following:

  • Tented Events in a variety of tented options
  • Illuminated / LED light-up bars
  • Rustic items such as farm tables, rustic chairs and benches
  • Lounge furniture including modular
  • Different shaped tables and plates in the same room
  • Specialty linens
  • Custom flooring

The full article definitely showcases that more and more consumers and corporate events are looking for one of a kind, picturesque events with uncommon items.

At National Event Supply, we’ve seen an increase in party rental and event rental companies stocking up on irregular sized dinnerware such as the Ovali Line. In the stacking chairs area, we’re seeing more Crystal Chiavari Chairs being ordered. What are you finding with your customers’ events? Is there anything we’re not stocking that you think we should be? Let us know in the comments!

An event isn’t complete without tables to hold the food and provide surfaces for guests to eat on. Check out our table & chair catalogue for information such as measurements, materials and weight capacity.

2014 Canadian Restaurant and Foodservice Industry Trends

According to Foodservice & Hospitality Magazine, in 2013 the commercial Canadian Food Service & Restaurant Market has remained on a 4.4-per-cent growth track. With 2013 nearing an end, a number of publications have been forecasting how the 2014 Canadian Restaurant and Foodservice industry will fare. Check out 10 of the most interesting findings we've uncovered!

2 Crucial Items Required to Start a Party Rental Business

Perhaps you’re an equipment rental company, looking for a way to add additional revenue through the expansion of your products and services. Perhaps you’re a catering company looking to service a greater portion of your clients’ needs. Or, perhaps you’re thinking of starting a new Party Rental business and not sure where to start. Whatever the case may be, when looking to expand your revenue there are a number of crucial items that makes sense to begin stocking as additional revenue generators.

6-ft NES Reliable Rectangular Plastic Folding Table

Plastic folding tables tend to be one of the top items to stock and rent out. They are a great way for equipment rental companies (for example) to expand their product lines into as there’s typically less competition than most equipment rental companies are used to. Folding tables also are good items to stock as they only require to be rented out approximately 5 -10 times in order to recoup the product cost, representing a great return on investment. Wood folding tables can also be stocked if you prefer – just keep in mind that they tend to cost a little more per table and they are quite a bit heavier than plastic folding tables.

 

Royal Blue on Grey Plastic Folding Chair

Plastic folding chairs are a close second as a good potential way to earn additional revenue. With a significantly lower cost to purchase they tend to be better for companies that don’t have a large amount of capital to invest. They require a marginally higher turnover with most companies recouping their initial investment after 7-9 times rented out. White resin folding chairs make for an even better item as they tend to hold a higher rental cost and recoup the initial investment after only 5 to 7 times. They are extremely popular for weddings and other special occasions.

Both folding tables and chairs tend to represent large areas for recurring rental revenues as there are a wide range of opportunities available to rent to weddings, universities and other school institutions, golf course and country clubs, churches, recreation centers, office and home Christmas parties, etc.

 

If you’re interested in learning more about folding tables and chairs, download the Tables & Chairs Catalogue to see measurements, weights, and more.