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Chef's Corner

Burger King North America Recognizes ACP, Inc. as 2022 Supplier of the Year

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA – Burger King North America recognized ACP, Inc., a leading manufacturer of commercial high-speed, and specialty ovens, as their 2022 Supplier of the Year for North America Equipment and Facilities at their annual convention in Las Vegas, Nevada, last month.

“This award could not have been achieved without the tremendous efforts of the entire ACP team. From the efforts of our factory floor to our field sales and service support teams, these ovens have helped transform the Burger King operation with innovation that has made an impact throughout the Burger King North America market,” said Greg Stak, Vice President of Sales for ACP, Inc.

ACP, Inc. built and branded a specialty oven for Burger King to align with their corporate growth goals. The oven, called The Hopper, is a queuing oven for efficient heating of their quick-serve food products.

Burger King has announced plans for significant investment over the next two years to improve restaurant technology, kitchen equipment, building enhancements and high-quality remodels and relocations. The Hopper oven is a part of that initiative. In their September 9th announcement, Tom Curtis, President of Burger King North America, said, “Our plan is focused on a few important priorities – operational excellence, refreshed image and enhanced marketing – that when put together, provide a superior experience for our Guests.”

ACP, Burger King Supplier of the Year 2022

About ACP, Inc.

ACP, Inc. is the manufacturer of XpressChef® high-speed ovens, as well as Amana® Commercial and Menumaster® Commercial specialty ovens. ACP, Inc. ovens have ranked best in class for over 25 years, and are known for performance, reliability, service, safety, and ease of use.

Headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, ACP, Inc. is a member of the Ali Group – a privately held corporation that through its subsidiaries designs, manufactures, markets and services commercial foodservice equipment for major restaurant, grocery, and hotel chains, independent restaurants, hospitals, schools, airports, and commissaries, through its 101 global brands in 34 countries.