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Nichols Potato Training “ Primary Fry” Fries are Served by the Portion - NOT by the pound. Straight Cut Fries. ¼” 5/16” 3/8” Crinkle Steak . Thin Cuts. Thick Cuts. Provides Highest Yield Greatest Plate Coverage Quicker Cook Times
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Nichols Potato Training“Primary Fry”Fries are Served by the Portion - NOT by the pound
Straight Cut Fries ¼” 5/16” 3/8” Crinkle Steak Thin Cuts Thick Cuts • Provides Highest Yield • Greatest Plate Coverage • Quicker Cook Times • Typically used by QSR, High Volume, Grab-and-Go Operations • 3/8” Cut • Largest Volume Item • Balance between Thin and Thick • Greater Hold Time • More Potato Taste • Less Concern of Cook Time • Typically used by Sit Down Theme or Dinner type Operations
Length Specifications • Grade “A” PXL (Industry standard) Min. 35% over 3”, 15% Max. under 2”, 5% Max. Slivers • Grade “A” Extra Long - USDA Min. 30% over 3”, 20% Max. under 2”, 5% Max. Slivers • Grade “A” Long - USDA Min. 15% over 3”, 30% Max. under 2”, 15% Max. Slivers • Grade “A” Line Flow - USDA No Min. amt. over 3”, 50%+ Max under 2”, 15% Max. Slivers
French Fry Profit Consistently Longer Fries = More portions per lb = Reduced portion costs due to better plate coverage 3 Factors Determines Yield • Cut Size - Thinner Delivers Higher Yield • Solids - Higher Solids Delivers Higher Yield • Length - Longer Fries Deliver Higher Yield • PXL Fries Provide Higher Yields because they have • Higher Solids Content • Higher Percentage of Fries over 3” • Fewer Defects Both beakers contain 1.5 lbs of product
Do Potato Solids Effect Yield? YES! – Why? Potato Solids weight less than Water Higher Solids = More Fries per Pound More Fries per Pound = More Portions per Case Plus – more potato flavor, fluffier interior, and less oil absorption
Real Cutting Results! 3/8” PXL 3/8” Line Flow 22 Portions / Bag = 132/ Cs. 18 Portions / Bag = 108 / Cs.
Bankable Profit 3/8” PXL Pack Size 6/5 lb. $28.50Per Case 1/5lb. Bag = $4.75 22 Portions Per Bag 132 Portions Per Case Profit Picture: Sell 132 Portions @ $1.99 =$262.68 Less case. cost $28.50 =$234.18 Profit / Case $37.26 MORE Profit Here If you use 10 cases per week That is $372.60 more profit every week! $19,375.20 More Profit Every Year! You Take Profit to the Bank! 3/8” Line Flow Pack Size 6/5 lb. $18.00 Per Case 1/5lb. Bag = $3.00 18 Portions Per Bag 108 Portions Per Case Profit Picture: Sell 108 Portions @ $1.99 = $214.92 Less case cost $18.00 = $196.92 Profit / Case <-$37.26 less profit here> You think you saved $10..50 a case by buying this fry! In actuality you lost out on $37.26 in additional profit. This is a weekly loss of $372.60 or an annual loss of 19,375.20 Your Savings are just a thought Process with this scenario Think Portions & Profit Per Case:
Fry Coatings Brands:Skin-On - Ore-Ida Country Style Skin-Off – McCain Gold, Ore-Ida Attributes: Traditional Offering, Back of the house look, Less hold time, Consumed right away Natural Brands: Redstone Canyon (Red Batter), X-Treme, Rt. 66 Attributes:Redstone Canyon® light red batter coating with great seasoned flavor to add a little adventure to your menu. X-Treme ® The bold, intense flavor of real garlic and Cracked Black Pepper that gets patrons going. Rt. 66 ® Heavy coating of chicken/garlic/onion flavor deliver outstanding taste and hold time. Seasoned Batter Brands: Flavorlasts, Evercrisp, Ovations Attributes: Flavorlasts® State-of-the-art clear batter that delivers great taste. Fantastic just-cooked taste for up to 15 minutes! When you have to hold fries. EverCrisp™Light batter that delivers exceptional crunch with a natural appearance. Ovations® Zero grams trans fat with all the appeal. New potato option that is specially formulated for extra crispy golden brown outsides and light, fluffy baked potato insides. Clear Coat Brands: McCain Signature Attributes: Back of the house look, Best Tasting, Brined in Salt Bath Brined Brand: Brew City ® Attributes:Premium beer batter, crisp texture, great flavor create a one-of-a kind taste sensation for an appetizer or side! Extended holding time and maximum yield. Beer Batter
Spectacular Sweet Potatoes • Explosive Growth: • McCain® sweet potatoes are growing more than twenty times faster than the frozen foodservice potato category • Serious Margins: • A side of sweet potato fries yields $2.26 profit when menued at $2.75 • Great Products: