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L.A.M. Phelan – Broaster Company Founder

L.A.M. Phelan was a man who refused to accept the adage “It can’t be done.” From boyhood on, successfully applied inventions were his vocation and avocation. When his search for a fast and simple method to prepare chicken led him to the conclusion there was no such method in existence, it was only natural for him to invent one. So with inspiration and perspiration he succeeded in creating Genuine Broaster Chicken and the Broaster Pressure Fryer.

The first Broaster Pressure Fryers were manufactured in 1954 by Flavor Fast Foods, Inc., a company formed under the leadership of Phelan and staffed by people associated with another of his businesses, Tekni-Craft. Two years later, in 1956, Broaster Company was officially formed as a partnership and began selling its line of specialty foodservice equipment, accessories, and food product ingredients through a nationwide distributor organization.

Prior to that venture, as a very young man Phelan worked with inventors of carton-making machinery, oil burners, steam traps, and other items. From 1901 to 1920 he was associated with such concerns and projects as American Car and Foundry Company, Monsanto Chemical Company, Panama Canal project, Allis Chalmers Company, and Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in the fields of invention and development.

Independently, from 1912 to 1920, Phelan was busy inventing and developing the original, non-deteriorating mercury switch on which he eventually obtained 52 patents and the likes of which enjoyed worldwide use.
In 1920 he created the Absolute Con-tac-Tor Corporation for the production and sale of the mercury switch. This company grew from its original location in Chicago, to Beloit, Wisconsin and finally to Elkhart, Indiana. Also to his credit is the fact that he conceived and built the first automatic gasoline pump, the first automatic toilet, the first automatic commercial refrigerator, and first and only automatic continuous ice cream freezer.

In 1928, after an extended period of world travel, Phelan returned to lead the Taylor Freezer Corporation in Beloit, in which he had previously invested. Under his direction Taylor became a recognized leader in the ice cream freezer industry. At that time, there were more Taylor freezers in use around the world than all other freezers combined.

In 1936 Phelan started another enterprise, X-Ray Quality Equipment, devoted to the manufacture and sale of quality x-ray tubes – this at a time when the manufacture of x-ray tubes was mostly confined to the General Electric Company and a few German firms. This organization operated profitably until 1949 when fire completely destroyed the plant.

Meanwhile, in 1945, after many years of legal research, Phelan embarked on a completely unique program of combining the basic principles of profit-sharing, ownership-responsibility, and business management by organizing a group of over forty of his employees into a company known as Tekni-Craft. Tekni-Craft was organized as a partnership of employees using Taylor Freezer Corporation’s plant and facilities to produce the Taylor Freezer line – a plan which is said to have been a tremendous success in every respect.
Still another successful Phelan business venture was a chain of frozen custard stores called Zesto – a nationally operating franchise organization using Zest-O-Mat freezers, which were invented, designed, and developed by Phelan.

As an inventor, designer, manufacturer, financier, and business manager, Phelan was associated with successful inventions and their development all of his life. The crowning achievement of his career came when he invented the “Broasted” chicken process in 1954, a revolutionary method of preparing chicken, and other foods, by combining pressure cooking and deep frying concepts. This process was immediately successful and exists today under Phelan’s creation of Broaster Company, a provider of Branded Food Concepts, Pressure Fryers and other foodservice equipment, manufacturer not far from where Mr. Phelan got his start in Beloit, Wisconsin.

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#FAQFryDay: How do I find a local service agent for my Broaster Equipment? 

The quickest way to find a Service Agent who can work on your Broaster Equipment is to enter your zip code into our Distributor locator. The Distributor for your area along with their contact info will be displayed. Most Broaster Distributors have an in-house service department. If they don't have one, they will have local service agencies that they use regularly and can refer you to. 

View our Distributor Locator at Broaster.com/distribution

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Have you ever seen a cheese pull this good? ✨🧀 #BetterBeBroasted
#FAQFRYday: “I LOVE your chicken, but can I use my own brand?” 🍗

YES, you can! 🙌🔥 You can use our patented pressure fryers and proprietary marinades and coatings and create your own signature menu page! 😋💥

We even some BIG chains do it! Learn more at Broaster.com or contact us for more information.
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Does Broaster just make chicken?

No! Broaster got its start with the invention of the first commercial pressure fryer, which was patented by LAM Phelan in 1953. Shortly after the invention came along the marinade and coating for making the perfect fried chicken. Nowadays, we also provide RTC bone-in wings, boneless wings, filets, tenders, and popcorn chicken, along with an array of proprietary coatings, breadings, marinades, and dipping sauces. Broaster Company’s frozen food offerings have also expanded to include more than just chicken.

For more information, visit us online at broaster.com
✨ Imagine having THIS on your menu ✨

🍗 Boneless Wings – with your favorite dipping sauce on the side 🧀 Mozzarella Sticks – Golden, gooey, and totally irresistible 🧅 Onion Rings – Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside

Learn more on how you can add these items to your location by visiting broaster.com/frozen-foods
#FAQFryDay: Who are Broaster Company’s Distributors? 

The #ChickenExperts know!
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Broaster Company distributors work around the world to be your resource for equipment, food, and everything dealing with Broaster Company and Genuine Broaster Chicken. Some of our distributors took a little time during one of our past trade shows to introduce themselves and tell you their favorite things about Broaster Company!

Meet some our distributors!

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POV When we hear Genuine Broaster Chicken being cooked!😍

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Have you tried cooking chicken tenders in the Broaster 2400 Pressure Fryer yet? 🤔

The 2400 is our large capacity, high efficiency pressure fryer for more food per hour, faster service, and greater sales! 

Broaster 2400 Pressure Fryer Features:
🔥 Fast and productive –specifically designed for high volume production, cooks up to 64 pieces of fresh bone-in chicken per load in as little as 11 minutes
🔥 Patented Cover Lift System –quick closing and opening single action sealing including a pressure-activated cover locking mechanism for safety and ease of use.
🔥 Proven round cooking well design – engineered for more uniform heat distribution, durability, and efficiency; no cold spots or corners. Large capacity provides more room for product, minimizes sticking, and produces delicious, superior quality food.
🔥 Easy to operate – SmartTouch™ full color touch screen with easy to navigate tab menu.
🔥 Unique Auto Comp™ feature –automatically adjusts cooking time to accommodate for varying sizes and temperatures of loads.

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