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Old 12-13-2009, 12:46 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Default Resturant Linens

I am in process of setting up a new resturant along with another investor. I was wondering if any experienced resturant owners can tell me that about the linens used in restruant industry (table cloth, napkin, apron, etc.). How are they washed for reuse? do i have to buy a washing machine as well for these things or are there linens availble on rent. Also which is the best option to go with? Thanks in advance for your help..
 
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Old 12-16-2009, 12:20 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Although we try not to use this forum for advertising, KNG is the sponsor for this forum and we do sell Table Cloths, Napkins, and Aprons. The fabric we use it Spun Poly because it will last at least twice as long as Cotton or Poly/Cotton. As long as you wash Spun Poly according to the direction and do not mix cotton or poly/cotton fabrics in the same lode you will have great results for a long time.

Cotton and Poly/cotton fabrics break down in the wash and the fibers attach to the Spun Poly fabric.

Good luck with your new restaurant and please check out KNG for these products and Menu Covers if you need them.
 
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Old 12-18-2009, 02:06 PM   #3 (permalink)
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It would depend a little on what kind of setting you have, fine dining, causal etc. If you were to attempt to clean your own table linen you would need knowledge of how to properly starch and press them to get the nice crease and the ability to fold them. The only time I have ever seen this done is with hotels who have the laundry already there because of the hotel rooms linen to do.
The only thing that i recommend that you clean yourself is the towels for cleaning, these get destroyed and cannot be cleaned with anything else.
If you hire a linen company it is important to fully understand the contract. They all have some kind of shrinkage clause. If they bring in 100 and only pick up 90 and bring you another 100 when it is time to renew or you want to go with another linen company all of a sudden there is a charge for all the missing linen for the term of the contract.
Linen control is not easy...and it is not something that most people want to do...but you need to make sure if they bring in a 100 that that they also pick up a 100. Yes somebody would have to count them. Understand your linen invoice there is usally something on there that pertains to the running loss total.
 
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We have had excellent results with KNG items and we launder all of our own linens. Sure, it takes a little extra effort, but our cost savings are incredible.
 
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