Serving North California & Northern Nevada

Transform your kitchen with
smarter foodservice equipment

We help operators, dealers, and consultants select, test, and implement high-performance commercial kitchen equipment that increases efficiency, reduces downtime, and delivers real operational results.

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Industry Leading Lines We Represent

Each of these manufacturers was chosen because their equipment solves a specific problem. Labor savings, food safety, space constraints, merchandising, consistency.

BSI

BSI

Caddy Corporation

Caddy Corporation

Chill-Rite 32

Chill-Rite 32

Continental

Continental

CresCor

CresCor

Duke

Duke

Enofrigo

Enofrigo

Hamilton Beach Commercial

Hamilton Beach Commercial

Invacus/Henkelman U.S.A

Henkelman

IRINOX

IRINOX

John Boos

John Boos

Meatico

Meatico

Montague

Montague

Rational

Rational

Somengil Multiwasher

Somengil Multiwasher

Thermo-Kool

Thermo-Kool

Univex

Univex

We Sell Equipment the Way Chefs Cook. Hands-On.

Inform Foodservice Solutions represents leading manufacturers of commercial foodservice equipment across Northern California, Nevada, and Hawaii. Our job is to be the connection point between the people who build the equipment and the people who use it every day. We work with all types of buyers, including operators, consultants, dealers, and institutional directors.

What makes us different is how we do it.

We have six staffed test kitchen locations from Sacramento to Reno, plus a mobile demo kitchen named Ella that travels the territory. When you’re choosing between a blast chiller or a combi oven, we don’t hand you a spec sheet and wish you luck. We bring in your ingredients, cook your menu items, and let the food make the case.

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What We Actually Do. And Why It Matters to Your Kitchen.

We represent manufacturers. That means we’re your local experts on a full line of commercial foodservice equipment, from combi ovens to industrial washers. But representation is only part of it. Here’s what a partnership with Inform looks like in practice.

The Inform Foodservice Solutions team at their California test kitchen.

Live Equipment Demos

We run customized demonstrations in our test kitchens or at your facility using Ella, our mobile demo kitchen. These aren’t generic product showcases. We cook your recipes on the equipment so you can see how it fits your actual operation. Six test kitchen locations are available across Sacramento, Fresno, Danville, Pleasanton, Santa Clara, and Reno.

Product Training & Education on Commercial Kitchen Equipment

Product Training & Education

After the sale, we train your team on installation, programming, HACCP compliance, and daily use. Our culinary team can walk kitchen staff through everything from blast chilling protocols to programming a combi oven for overnight cooking.

Commercial Kitchen Layout

Project Management & Spec Support

For consultants and designers planning kitchen buildouts or renovations, we provide detailed spec assistance, equipment recommendations based on your space and labor constraints, and ongoing project coordination from quote to installation.

See our Equipment in Action. Taste the Results.

Pick a test kitchen in Sacramento, Fresno, Danville, Pleasanton, Santa Clara, or Reno, or we’ll bring Ella, our mobile demo kitchen, to your facility. We’ll cook your menu, on the equipment you’re considering, and let you decide with your own eyes and your own palate.

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Guests participating in a commercial equipment demo at an Inform Foodservice Solutions test kitchen.

Find the Right Solutions for Your Operation.

Select your segment to explore equipment, ideas, and resources tailored specifically to your operation.

Ready to upgrade your kitchen?

Whether you’re evaluating equipment, planning a build, or need service support, our team is ready.

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Stacie Kafouros-Yates

Office Manager

Stacie attended the University of Hawaii where she obtained a BS in Nutrition and furthered with an internship at the University of Houston Medical Center. In the following years, she pursued sales and regional sales roles in the pharmaceutical and female health care industry. With a newly developed position at Inform, Stacie will be able to help Informs clients that need or request menu development, or food daily value calculations.
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Analexis Belasco

Sales Analytics & Digital Marketing

Analexis Belasco is the Administrator of Inform’s HubSpot and Sales Force CRM data and management, Specpath, and digital marketing platforms.
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Leticia Belasco

Inside Sales & Customer Service

Prior to joining Inform Foodservice Solutions, Leticia spent ten years within the CA public school system administration. With a focus on the K-12 nutrition segment, Leticia adds tremendous value to the team. Beyond the Customer Service title, Leticia handles project management and sales support duties.
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Fred Julian

Territory Manager

With over 20 years of experience in the foodservice industry, Fred brings a deep and diversified skill set to Inform Foodservice Solutions. Originally from Vincennes, Indiana, Fred began his career in foodservice at age 17, working as a server and bartender while attending the University of Southern Indiana. After graduating in 2001, he moved to California and transitioned into design-build sales and project management. From 2004 to 2012, he worked with East Bay Restaurant Supply and Trimark Economy Restaurant Fixtures, partnering with independent restaurateurs, multi-unit groups, and B&I foodservice contractors. In 2012, Fred shifted into operations, joining High Flying Foods at San Francisco International Airport, and later at Oakland International Airport in 2019. These roles gave him valuable hands-on experience in quick-service restaurant (QSR) operations and large-scale foodservice environments. In 2025, Fred returned to the design and supply side of the industry, bringing with him a well-rounded perspective shaped by his time in both front-line operations and strategic project roles. His expertise and insight make him a strong addition to our team as we continue to deliver innovative foodservice solutions.
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Robert Uffens

Territory Manager & Culinary Support

Robert’s passion for the Foodservice Industry started at a very young age. He was only 7 when he flipped burgers for a friend of the families diner. He went on to work every position imaginable in restaurants. After getting his engineering degree at Cal Poly SLO, he decided that his real passion was the hospitality industry. Robert chose to get his degree in Hotel/Restaurant Management from Golden Gate University. After receiving his degree, Robert ran several restaurants & catering operations, and ultimately owned his own catering business as well as partnering in a Restaurant/Night Club.
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Scott McCarthy

Principal, Territory Manager & Corp Chef

Scott McCarthy, a New Orleans native, attended Johnson & Wales University in North Miami, Florida where he earned an A.S. in Culinary Arts. In 2008, Scott moved from Southern California to the Bay Area working in restaurants and high-end catering companies. Prior to joining Inform Foodservice Solutions, Scott worked for Sedexo as a Corporate Executive Chef for the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco and Roche Molecular Systems in Pleasanton, CA. With over 18 years of culinary experience in high-end kitchens and restaurants, Scott brings a unique sales perspective to the brands Inform Group represents.
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Jeff Yates

Principal & Territory Manager

Jeff, a California native, attended UCSF studying business. In 1999, San Francisco was a hotbed in the tech industry and Jeff was hired as a document consultant for a business partner of Xerox and Panasonic. As the dot-com opportunities increased, Jeff joined the company Move.com as a web design crew leader for online content. Later, Jeff continued his career in the telecom industry, selling products such as PBX, VOIP (voice over IP), data, and wireless systems, partnering with companies such as Lucent/Avaya, and WorldCom. Jeff also consulted for the event promotion group 2nd Sunday Productions, which hosted annual summer music events and contracted large alcohol beverage sponsors. In 2002, Jeff joined Jim at Inform Foodservice Solutions. Utilizing previous restaurant experience from the high school and college days, Jeff and his marketing insight helped build Inform tremendously. His ongoing effort and commitment to the products he managed for Inform Foodservice Solutions shows in his success.
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