--- title: Tools to Manage Restaurant R&M | 86 Repairs Blog | Ariel Upton description: Save yourself time, money, and stress with the 86 Repairs Blog. Get useful tips to manage restaurant repairs and maintenance today! image: https://blog.86repairs.com/hubfs/86%20Repairs.png --- AUTHOR # Ariel Upton ## Stories by Ariel --- News ### [Reimagining Mobile Food Delivery with MOVE Systems](https://blog.86repairs.com/reimagining-mobile-food-delivery-with-move-systems) This Michigan-based company provides restaurants with sustainable, tech-focused, mobile food cart platforms. Learn how these units can boost your... Ariel Upton Apr 9, 2021 News ### [Restaurant Tech Disruptor 86 Repairs Raises $2 Million](https://blog.86repairs.com/restaurant-tech-disruptor-86-repairs-raises-2-million) Read here and learn how 86 Repairs raised two million dollars in fudning to fuel product and platform development for restaurant repairs. Ariel Upton Mar 19, 2021 News ### [3 Technologies You Need to Reduce Costs at Your Restaurants](https://blog.86repairs.com/3-technologies-you-need-to-reduce-costs-at-your-restaurants) Make the technology investment and save money in your restaurant! Read here to find out three technologies you need to save your restaurant money. Ariel Upton Feb 26, 2021 Data ### [The 6 Most Common Equipment Repairs in QSRs](https://blog.86repairs.com/the-6-most-common-equipment-repairs-in-qsrs) Are you tired of your walk-in cooler randomly breaking and taking up valuable time? Learn some of the most common reasons here to stop it in the... Ariel Upton Feb 16, 2021 Plumbing ### [Frozen Pipes Don't Have to Close Your Restaurant](https://blog.86repairs.com/frozen-pipes) Are frozen pipes icing you out of restaurant profits? With the right preparation, they don't have to. Discover how to keep winter business flowing... Ariel Upton Feb 11, 2021 News ### [How COVID-19 Has Changed QSR Footprints (Maybe Forever)](https://blog.86repairs.com/how-covid-19-has-changed-qsr-footprints) The pandemic of 2020 has forever changed the restaurant industry. Learn how potentially changing QSR footprints may affect your restaurant here. Ariel Upton Dec 23, 2020 News ### [How to Winterize Your Restaurant in 2020: Prepping for a COVID-19 Winter](https://blog.86repairs.com/how-to-winterize-your-restaurant-in-2020-prepping-for-a-covid-19-winter) Don't let your restaurant equipment fail you this winter. Read here to learn tips and tricks on how to winterize your restaurant this cold season. Ariel Upton Dec 3, 2020 CMMS ### [6 Reasons Why CMMS Maintenance Software Doesn't Work for Restaurants](https://blog.86repairs.com/why-cmms-maintenance-software-doesnt-work-for-restaurants) In need of an R&M solution in your restaurant? Read here to learn why CMMS maintenance software isn't the best choice—and discover the smarter... Ariel Upton Nov 4, 2020 PM ### [Preventive Maintenance for Restaurants and Why It Matters](https://blog.86repairs.com/what-is-preventative-maintenance-and-why-does-it-matter-for-restaurants) Preventive maintenance for restaurants is crucial to create the best customer experiences. Learn more about how you can have preventative maintenance. Ariel Upton Oct 30, 2020 [ 1 ](https://blog.86repairs.com/author/ariel-upton/page/1) [ 2 ](https://blog.86repairs.com/author/ariel-upton/page/2) ... [ 3 ](https://blog.86repairs.com/author/ariel-upton/page/3) **GET OUR MONTHLY NEWSLETTER** ## Sign up for The Breakdown Each quarter, we break down common restaurant R&M issues, share company announcements and spotlight industry change makers. Get free advice and updates in your inbox to resolve issues before equipment breaks down on you.