The Man Behind the Machines

"I wouldn’t be able to execute my foodservice program without the equipment innovations in the industry today.”

Many c-store retailers have uttered various iterations of that phrase over the past few years. Rapid-cook ovens, ventless fryers, impingement heat and other equipment evolutions have helped the industry elevate its foodservice reputation just as much as service, presentation and the food itself have.

But maybe it’s time you thank Phil McKee, a man who has made you a lot more prosperous than you probably realize.