--- title: Tools to Manage Restaurant R&M | 86 Repairs Blog | Sydney Kida description: Sydney Kida is Senior Marketing Manager at 86 Repairs. image: https://blog.86repairs.com/hubfs/86%20Repairs.png --- AUTHOR # Sydney Kida Sydney Kida is Senior Marketing Manager at 86 Repairs. ## Stories by Sydney --- CMMS ### [The Case for Restaurant Equipment Performance Visibility](https://blog.86repairs.com/restaurant-equipment-performance) Poor equipment visibility leads to surprise breakdowns, wasted labor, and inflated repair bills. Here's how restaurant operators can take back... Sydney Kida Apr 30, 2026 PM ### [How to Ask the Right Questions About Restaurant Maintenance Management](https://blog.86repairs.com/the-right-restaurant-maintenance-management-questions) Manage your restaurant maintenance like a pro. Learn which questions to ask in order to save money, prevent failures, and keep your kitchen safe. Sydney Kida Nov 14, 2025 HVAC ### [Why the Best Repair Companies Listen First: Lessons from CW Mechanical](https://blog.86repairs.com/why-the-best-repair-companies-listen-first-lessons-from-cw-mechanical) This recapped conversation with CW Mechanical Owner Casey Workman explores what separates great repairs and maintenance (R&M) solutions from the... Sydney Kida Sep 5, 2025 Service Providers ### [Why Restaurant Repairs Are the Hidden Backbone of Hospitality](https://blog.86repairs.com/why-restaurant-repairs-are-the-hidden-backbone-of-hospitality) Get key insights from Cory Yates, co-owner and managing partner of Alpha & Omega Restaurant Equipment Repair, on R&M for food service operators. Sydney Kida Jun 27, 2025 Facilities Managers ### [How Facilities Management Professionals Can Benefit from R&M Solutions](https://blog.86repairs.com/how-facilities-management-professionals-can-benefit-from-rm-solutions) Don't think facilities managers need R&M management solutions? Think again. This post explores the benefits of R&M for facilities management teams. Sydney Kida Mar 20, 2025 Founding Story ### [Revolutionizing Repairs and Maintenance](https://blog.86repairs.com/revolutionizing-repairs-and-maintenance) Restaurant operators have long struggled with repairs and maintenance processes, and many are leaving tremendous dollars on the table as a result. Sydney Kida Oct 1, 2024 State of Repairs ### [Why Repairs Are Getting More Expensive and What You Can Do About It](https://blog.86repairs.com/why-repairs-are-more-expensive-and-what-you-can-do) Several macro pressures are driving repairs and maintenance costs higher. Here's what you can do to proactively manage the rising cost of repairs. Sydney Kida Sep 12, 2024 **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.