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Quality, Consistency are Essential Keys to Emil’s Success

Emil’s Pizza & Sports Bar – Mundelein, IL

Genuine Broaster Chicken has been a major force in helping to advance the success of Emil’s Pizza & Sports Bar, winner of the Golden Chicken Award. Michael Bowes purchased Emil’s in Mundelein, Illinois (population 36,000) 21 years ago after the previous owner retired and saw the business continue to prosper.

Bowes states that he uses from 20-25 cases of chicken per week to produce golden, mouth-watering Genuine Broaster Chicken. “Customers drive great distances for the chicken; some from as far as 60 miles away”.

Emil’s, which seats 110 and offers carryout, also offers Broaster Foods® products such as chicken tenders, mozzarella sticks, onion rings and jalapeño peppers.

Michael touts quality, consistency and the helpfulness of his Broaster Distributor, Wood Food Systems as essential keys to the success of his business. “The distributor is always there when I need them”, says Michael.

As for the future, Michael plans to expand the Emil’s brand with the opening of additional locations. “Genuine Broaster Chicken will be a part of all future stores”.

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We love a loyal Genuine Broaster Chicken fan! ❤️ But can anyone beat 62 years of enjoying our chicken pressure-fried to perfection? Tell us—how long have you been eating Genuine Broaster Chicken? #BetterBeBroaster

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We love a loyal Genuine Broaster Chicken fan! ❤️ But can anyone beat 62 years of enjoying our chicken pressure-fried to perfection? Tell us—how long have you been eating Genuine Broaster Chicken? #BetterBeBroaster

Jumbo Corn Dogs are here! Have you added them to your menu yet? Made with a premium pork & beef frank and coated in a sweet cornmeal batter, these Jumbo Corn Dogs cook up with a perfectly crispy outside—whether in your pressure fryer or ventless fryer. Now available nationwide through @dotfoodsofficial

Dec 4

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Jumbo Corn Dogs are here! Have you added them to your menu yet? Made with a premium pork & beef frank and coated in a sweet cornmeal batter, these Jumbo Corn Dogs cook up with a perfectly crispy outside—whether in your pressure fryer or ventless fryer. Now available nationwide through @dotfoodsofficial

Did you know? ✨ Most of our Genuine Broaster Chicken locations offer catering! Grab your favorite chicken and sides for your holiday parties, company events, and more. 🍗 Find a store at broaster.com

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Did you know? ✨ Most of our Genuine Broaster Chicken locations offer catering! Grab your favorite chicken and sides for your holiday parties, company events, and more. 🍗 Find a store at broaster.com

Out and about shopping and need some Broaster Chicken? You know where to find us! 👉 Click the link in our bio for our store locator.

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Out and about shopping and need some Broaster Chicken? You know where to find us! 👉 Click the link in our bio for our store locator.

From our kitchen to yours, Happy Thanksgiving 🦃🍽️🥧

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From our kitchen to yours, Happy Thanksgiving 🦃🍽️🥧

Ready to fry without the hood? Meet the VF-2 & VF-3 Ventless Countertop Fryers by Broaster.

🔧 What they deliver:
- Full-color SmartTouch™ touchscreen with up to 100 pre-programmed cook profiles.
- Unique Auto-Comp™ technology that adjusts cooking time based on load size and temperature.
- Compact ventless design — no overhead hood required (check local codes).

🍗 Whether you’re serving up wings, tenders, sides or snacks — the VF-2 and VF-3 bring Broaster’s reliability and ease of use to any kitchen.

📍 Upgrade your operation — less infrastructure, more cooking power. Discover more online at Broaster.com

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Ready to fry without the hood? Meet the VF-2 & VF-3 Ventless Countertop Fryers by Broaster. 🔧 What they deliver: - Full-color SmartTouch™ touchscreen with up to 100 pre-programmed cook profiles. - Unique Auto-Comp™ technology that adjusts cooking time based on load size and temperature. - Compact ventless design — no overhead hood required (check local codes). 🍗 Whether you’re serving up wings, tenders, sides or snacks — the VF-2 and VF-3 bring Broaster’s reliability and ease of use to any kitchen. 📍 Upgrade your operation — less infrastructure, more cooking power. Discover more online at Broaster.com

🔥 #FAQFryDay: What’s the difference between Broasted® and fried chicken?

Broasted chicken isn’t your average fried chicken — it’s pressure-fried to perfection! 💥
Each piece is marinated with our proprietary blend, coated, and cooked in a Broaster Pressure Fryer, which locks in juices instantly for that crispy outside and tender inside you can’t beat.

🍗 Fun fact: “Broasted®” isn’t just a style — it’s a trademark of The Broaster Company. Only operators who use our equipment and ingredients can serve true Broasted chicken.

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🔥 #FAQFryDay: What’s the difference between Broasted® and fried chicken? Broasted chicken isn’t your average fried chicken — it’s pressure-fried to perfection! 💥 Each piece is marinated with our proprietary blend, coated, and cooked in a Broaster Pressure Fryer, which locks in juices instantly for that crispy outside and tender inside you can’t beat. 🍗 Fun fact: “Broasted®” isn’t just a style — it’s a trademark of The Broaster Company. Only operators who use our equipment and ingredients can serve true Broasted chicken.

Chef Ken did it again! 🎉 Transform your Savory Crunch Potato Wedges into the ultimate potato salad! 🥔✨

Ingredients:
2 lbs Savory Crunch Potato Wedges
2 cups mayo
1–2 stalks celery, diced
½ red onion, diced
Fresh parsley, chopped
Salt, pepper, garlic to taste

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Chef Ken did it again! 🎉 Transform your Savory Crunch Potato Wedges into the ultimate potato salad! 🥔✨ Ingredients: 2 lbs Savory Crunch Potato Wedges 2 cups mayo 1–2 stalks celery, diced ½ red onion, diced Fresh parsley, chopped Salt, pepper, garlic to taste

Breakfast just got bite-sized! 🥞🔥

Introducing our NEW Broaster® Sausage`n Pancake Bites — the perfect combination of fluffy pancakes and savory sausage in one easy-to-serve snack. Ready to heat, serve, and watch your customers come back for more! Now available!

Nov 17

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Breakfast just got bite-sized! 🥞🔥 Introducing our NEW Broaster® Sausage'n Pancake Bites — the perfect combination of fluffy pancakes and savory sausage in one easy-to-serve snack. Ready to heat, serve, and watch your customers come back for more! Now available!

#FAQFryDay: Do You Offer Financing?

Yes, we offer multiple program options to best meet your store and financing partner to help get you started. Get started by requesting a quote from your local distributor.

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#FAQFryDay: Do You Offer Financing? Yes, we offer multiple program options to best meet your store and financing partner to help get you started. Get started by requesting a quote from your local distributor.

Guess who’s back? 👀 Broaster® Corn Dogs are back and better than ever! 🔥

Easy to serve. Impossible to resist. Now available! Contact your local distributor for yours.

Nov 13

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Guess who’s back? 👀 Broaster® Corn Dogs are back and better than ever! 🔥 Easy to serve. Impossible to resist. Now available! Contact your local distributor for yours.

This Veterans Day, we salute the brave men and women who have served our country. From all of us at Broaster — thank you for your service, strength, and commitment. 🇺🇸

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This Veterans Day, we salute the brave men and women who have served our country. From all of us at Broaster — thank you for your service, strength, and commitment. 🇺🇸

Meet the Broaster 2400 — your powerhouse fryer built for high-volume performance. 🔥

Why it’s a game changer:
✅ Cooks 48–64 pieces of bone-in chicken per cycle in as little as 11 minutes
✅ Patented Cover Lift System for safe, fast, one-action sealing & opening
✅ SmartTouch™ full-color touchscreen with programmable cook profiles + AutoComp™ that adjusts cook time based on load size & temperature
✅ Round cooking well for superior heat distribution (no corners, no cold spots)
✅ Built-in filtration, triple-redundant safety system, stainless steel construction — built for reliability, durability, and ease-of-use

If your kitchen demands volume and consistency, the 2400 delivers. Want to see it in action or get a quote? Check out broaster.com for more information

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Meet the Broaster 2400 — your powerhouse fryer built for high-volume performance. 🔥 Why it’s a game changer: ✅ Cooks 48–64 pieces of bone-in chicken per cycle in as little as 11 minutes ✅ Patented Cover Lift System for safe, fast, one-action sealing & opening ✅ SmartTouch™ full-color touchscreen with programmable cook profiles + AutoComp™ that adjusts cook time based on load size & temperature ✅ Round cooking well for superior heat distribution (no corners, no cold spots) ✅ Built-in filtration, triple-redundant safety system, stainless steel construction — built for reliability, durability, and ease-of-use If your kitchen demands volume and consistency, the 2400 delivers. Want to see it in action or get a quote? Check out broaster.com for more information