Food & Beverage
Innovation in Action
Solutions That Lead The Way
At ARS, innovation isn't just a buzzword. It's the foundation of everything we do.
From pioneering safety enhancements to sustainability initiatives and next-level training solutions, we're redefining how food & beverage retailers operate.
Custom programs & tools empower our clients to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance up-time, setting new standards across the food and beverage service industry.
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Hands-On Training That Changed The Game
Most vendors show up when equipment breaks.
We showed up to teach store teams how to prevent it.
From 2008-2020, ARS ran Lunch & Learn sessions 1-2 times monthly from our New Jersey warehouse. Two back-to-back sessions, 20 participants each; SMs, DMs, FSMs all up-leveled together.
The Setup: Makeshift counter with live beverage, grind, and water equipment. Hands-on preventative maintenance and troubleshooting. Basic plumbing and electrical. Interactive, classroom-style.
The Results:
Operators spotted problems before they became service calls
Store teams handled minor fixes themselves - less downtime, fewer emergency calls
Peer learning between regions - real solutions, implemented immediately
Extended equipment life through proper preventative maintenance
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Legendary NYMetro FSM, Pete Riley
Wins Bravo Award from Howard Shcultz
for the R&M savings in his area!​​
Why It Matters: We didn't wait for the industry to talk about "proactive maintenance." We built a classroom, invited operators in, and handed them the tools to keep equipment running.
That's the ARS difference.
Engineering problems out of existence since 1986.
"Every employee behind the bar should take this training!"
John Mc, District Manager
Real World Sustainability
Through our Urn Refurbishment Program, we’ve successfully extended the lifecycle of over 25,000+ Bunn servers, diverting significant waste from landfills.
As one of only two national refurbishment centers, ARS is leading the charge in sustainability, ensuring high-performance equipment stays in service longer while helping businesses achieve their eco-friendly goals.
550,000 lbs
Mechanical Waste Prevented & Millions Saved ​
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ARS Helps
Savings Face and The R&M Budget
Retail visionary Howard Schultz couldn’t tolerate the sight of melted and burnt brewer faceplates in his stores - a glaring blemish that cost a fortune to fix year after year.
This $245 repair, needed approximately every two years for all 10,000 units in the field, racked up an unnecessary $1.2 million in expenses each year, not to mention the massive mechanical waste it generated.
With decades of expertise, ARS founder Frank Nedza quickly envisioned and manufactured a simple accessory to solve the issue once and for all.
Quietly, the Bunn Brewer Guard spread across the nation, saving every Bunn brewer in in Howard's North American stores.
By reducing costs, minimizing waste, and enhancing customer perception, this innovation proved that even the smallest solutions can deliver massive results!
