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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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What`s a better Valentine`s Day gift than Genuine Broaster Chicken? 💖

Grab Genuine Broaster Chicken for your Valentine`s Day dinner. Find some online at broaster.com #BetterBeBroaster

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What's a better Valentine's Day gift than Genuine Broaster Chicken? 💖

Grab Genuine Broaster Chicken for your Valentine's Day dinner. Find some online at broaster.com #BetterBeBroaster

Happy #NationalPizzaDay! 🍕

Sure, pizza is great… but pizza AND Genuine Broaster Chicken®? That’s the real winning combo. Crispy, juicy, and made for sharing, because why choose just one? #BetterBeBroaster #GenuineBroasterChicken

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Happy #NationalPizzaDay! 🍕

Sure, pizza is great… but pizza AND Genuine Broaster Chicken®? That’s the real winning combo. Crispy, juicy, and made for sharing, because why choose just one? #BetterBeBroaster #GenuineBroasterChicken

Where are you grabbing your Genuine Broaster Chicken® from for the big game this weekend? 🍗

Show your favorite spot some love and tag them in the comments! Also, who are you rooting for? 🏈 #BetterBeBroaster

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Where are you grabbing your Genuine Broaster Chicken® from for the big game this weekend? 🍗

Show your favorite spot some love and tag them in the comments! Also, who are you rooting for? 🏈 #BetterBeBroaster

Your wife doesn`t want flowers. She wants Genuine Broaster Chicken ❤️🍗✨ #BetterBeBroaster #GenuineBroasterChicken #ValentinesDay

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Your wife doesn't want flowers. She wants Genuine Broaster Chicken ❤️🍗✨ #BetterBeBroaster #GenuineBroasterChicken #ValentinesDay

Football and chicken wings? Say less. 🏈🍗
Chef Ken is in the kitchen showing off six crave-worthy wing options you can run this weekend, or anytime! From bold marinades to crispy coatings and a hot new finish, these flavors are built to win on game day and beyond.

Featuring:
Chickite® Marinade – Product # 96636
Chickite Supreme Marinade – Product # 96504
Slo-Bro® Coating – Product # 96635
Slo-Bro Extra Spicy Coating – Product # 96403
Crispy Cajun Coating – Product # 95013
NEW Nashville Hot Dust – Product # 95239

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Football and chicken wings? Say less. 🏈🍗
Chef Ken is in the kitchen showing off six crave-worthy wing options you can run this weekend, or anytime! From bold marinades to crispy coatings and a hot new finish, these flavors are built to win on game day and beyond.

Featuring:
Chickite® Marinade – Product # 96636
Chickite Supreme Marinade – Product # 96504
Slo-Bro® Coating – Product # 96635
Slo-Bro Extra Spicy Coating – Product # 96403
Crispy Cajun Coating – Product # 95013
NEW Nashville Hot Dust – Product # 95239

#BetterBeBroaster #BroastedChicken #GenuineBroasterChicken #ChickenWings #BroasterCompany

Time to turn up the heat 🔥 Our NEW Nashville Hot Dust is here!

Designed to be shaken on post-cook, this fiery seasoning brings the signature kick of Nashville hot right to your menu. Perfectly balanced with smoky spice, cayenne heat, and a hint of savory sweetness, it delivers that craveable flavor customers can’t resist. Ideal for chicken, fries, potato wedges, and more! Contact your local distributor to get yours.

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Time to turn up the heat 🔥 Our NEW Nashville Hot Dust is here!

Designed to be shaken on post-cook, this fiery seasoning brings the signature kick of Nashville hot right to your menu. Perfectly balanced with smoky spice, cayenne heat, and a hint of savory sweetness, it delivers that craveable flavor customers can’t resist. Ideal for chicken, fries, potato wedges, and more! Contact your local distributor to get yours.

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Need a fast food solution that works as hard as you do—right from the start? 👀 🍔

From plug-in to serving customers, it’s designed for grab-and-go environments, tight spaces, and peak-hour rushes. No hood. No flipping. No mess. Just two perfectly cooked burgers in under a minute—every time.

Whether you’re launching a new menu, adding a high-margin item, or keeping lines moving, Instant Burger® makes it easy to serve hot, fresh burgers fast—even with minimal staff.

Big flavor. Small footprint. Serious speed. #BetterBeBroaster #InstantBurger #ConvenienceStore

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Need a fast food solution that works as hard as you do—right from the start? 👀 🍔

From plug-in to serving customers, it’s designed for grab-and-go environments, tight spaces, and peak-hour rushes. No hood. No flipping. No mess. Just two perfectly cooked burgers in under a minute—every time.

Whether you’re launching a new menu, adding a high-margin item, or keeping lines moving, Instant Burger® makes it easy to serve hot, fresh burgers fast—even with minimal staff.

Big flavor. Small footprint. Serious speed. #BetterBeBroaster #InstantBurger #ConvenienceStore

Got plans for the big game? We’ve been busy in the kitchen testing out crave-worthy chicken wing recipes—so you don’t have to. 🍗🏈

Stay tuned for a new video next week with Chef Ken, breaking down all the wing varieties you can add to your menu and win on game day.

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Got plans for the big game? We’ve been busy in the kitchen testing out crave-worthy chicken wing recipes—so you don’t have to. 🍗🏈

Stay tuned for a new video next week with Chef Ken, breaking down all the wing varieties you can add to your menu and win on game day.

Chef Ken is in the kitchen making Broaster`s twist on a Canadian favorite, Poutine! 😋

Ingredients:
🥔 Savory Crunch Potato Wedge (Item #96425)
🧀 Battered Cheddar Curds (Item #96324)
🍽️ Top with Gravy
🌿 Garnish with Parsley

That`s it! Grab these items from your local distributor. Give it a try and let us know what you think. #BetterBeBroaster

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Chef Ken is in the kitchen making Broaster's twist on a Canadian favorite, Poutine! 😋

Ingredients:
🥔 Savory Crunch Potato Wedge (Item #96425)
🧀 Battered Cheddar Curds (Item #96324)
🍽️ Top with Gravy
🌿 Garnish with Parsley

That's it! Grab these items from your local distributor. Give it a try and let us know what you think. #BetterBeBroaster

We get asked all the time, “What IS Broaster Chicken?” Well, we go way back. 👇

Broaster Company started with one simple idea — make better fried chicken, faster. 🍗 In 1953, inventor L.A.M. Phelan combined a pressure cooker and a deep fryer into one revolutionary machine. That invention became the very first Broaster Pressure Fryer — and changed the game forever.

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We get asked all the time, “What IS Broaster Chicken?” Well, we go way back. 👇

Broaster Company started with one simple idea — make better fried chicken, faster. 🍗 In 1953, inventor L.A.M. Phelan combined a pressure cooker and a deep fryer into one revolutionary machine. That invention became the very first Broaster Pressure Fryer — and changed the game forever.

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This week’s Operator Spotlight goes to Pop’s Uptown Supper Club in Antioch, IL! 💯

Where warm hospitality meets uptown charm, Pop’s delivers Supper Club classics with a fresh twist. From hearty sandwiches and comforting pastas to perfectly cooked steaks and seafood straight from the wood-fired grill, every dish is made to impress. 🔥🍽️ Of course, you can`t forget to also order the Broasted Chicken! 🍗

Pop’s Uptown Supper Club is the perfect place to sit back, savor great food, and enjoy a true Supper Club experience. 😎 Thank you for being a Genuine Broaster Chicken operator!

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This week’s Operator Spotlight goes to Pop’s Uptown Supper Club in Antioch, IL! 💯

Where warm hospitality meets uptown charm, Pop’s delivers Supper Club classics with a fresh twist. From hearty sandwiches and comforting pastas to perfectly cooked steaks and seafood straight from the wood-fired grill, every dish is made to impress. 🔥🍽️ Of course, you can't forget to also order the Broasted Chicken! 🍗

Pop’s Uptown Supper Club is the perfect place to sit back, savor great food, and enjoy a true Supper Club experience. 😎 Thank you for being a Genuine Broaster Chicken operator!

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Meet our Smokaroma, the game-changing smoker you`ve been waiting for! 🔥

At Broaster, we know that great smoked food drives customers back again and again — but waiting half a day for a traditional pit isn’t always an option. That’s where the Smokaroma Pressure Smoker steps in: a compact powerhouse that delivers real smokehouse flavor in a fraction of the time.

Imagine smoking up to 45 lbs of ribs in under 90 minutes — juicy, tender, and full of flavor — without constant watching, turning, or basting. That’s efficient smoking that boosts kitchen productivity and keeps your customers asking for more. 🔥🍖 Request a quote from your local distributor today!

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$Meet our Smokaroma, the game-changing smoker you've been waiting for! 🔥 At Broaster, we know that great smoked food drives customers back again and again — but waiting half a day for a traditional pit isn’t always an option. That’s where the Smokaroma Pressure Smoker steps in: a compact powerhouse that delivers real smokehouse flavor in a fraction of the time. Imagine smoking up to 45 lbs of ribs in under 90 minutes — juicy, tender, and full of flavor — without constant watching, turning, or basting. That’s efficient smoking that boosts kitchen productivity and keeps your customers asking for more. 🔥🍖 Request a quote from your local distributor today! @rmd_5_2_8_0 @tsbldistributingmn @taylorfreezerscalifornia @midwestequipmentco @woodfoodsystems @taylorfreezermi @taylornewengland @smokendudesbbq$

It’s snowing in Beloit, Wisconsin today! ❄️☃️ What’s the weather like where you’re located?

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It’s snowing in Beloit, Wisconsin today! ❄️☃️ What’s the weather like where you’re located?

Best Mozzarella Sticks on the market? Easily Broaster ones! Our cheese pull doesn`t lie 🧀

Made with real Mozzarella, Parmesan and Romano. These cheese sticks are coated with a light breading that will bring your customers back again and again. ✨ Ready to cook in minutes—perfect for appetizers, sides, or quick grab ‘n go!

Now available nationwide through Dot Foods.

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Best Mozzarella Sticks on the market? Easily Broaster ones! Our cheese pull doesn't lie 🧀

Made with real Mozzarella, Parmesan and Romano. These cheese sticks are coated with a light breading that will bring your customers back again and again. ✨ Ready to cook in minutes—perfect for appetizers, sides, or quick grab ‘n go!

Now available nationwide through Dot Foods.

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Stock up on flavor! 😋

Our ready-to-cook Broaster Foods® are top-quality and crave-worthy — from classic chicken to bold, unique flavor profiles. Perfect for busy customers, perfect for your bottom line.

➡️ Learn more about our ready-to-cook food lineup at broaster.com

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Stock up on flavor! 😋

Our ready-to-cook Broaster Foods® are top-quality and crave-worthy — from classic chicken to bold, unique flavor profiles. Perfect for busy customers, perfect for your bottom line.

➡️ Learn more about our ready-to-cook food lineup at broaster.com

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New year, same great equipment! Our 1800 Pressure Fryer is our most popular model, offering the best combination of production capacity & space efficiency! The built-in oil filtration makes filtering safe and easy, and it can cook up to 40 pieces of fresh, bone-in chicken in as little as 10 minutes.

🔥Designed for max space efficiency
🔥18” in overall width
🔥Available in gas or electric models
🔥Touch screen controller option now standard

Contact your local distributor today to get yours! #BetterBeBroaster

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