Syrup pumps have replaced individual condiment packages and ladles in many restaurants that offer condiments or toppings. Commercial syrup pumps allow employees and patrons easy access to the items they need with minimum mess or trash. Syrup pumps are easy to install, easy to use and look professional in restaurants or concession stands.

A restaurant syrup pump is a small faucet-type pump with a plunger on top and a straw that goes into the condiment or syrup. When the plunger is pushed down, the contents are dispensed out of the spout. Plastic syrup pumps are commonly seen in snow cone and concession stands because they are inexpensive and easy to store. Stainless steel syrup pumps are used by restaurants that only use one or two different toppings or condiments. Multiple pump units are available for restaurants that offer many different condiments and topping such as an ice cream shop.

1. Buy plastic syrup pumps to help keep overhead costs down.

2. Purchase stainless steel syrup pump dispensers for easy cleaning.

3. Find multiple pump units to save space in your restaurant or concession stand.

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Save money with plastic syrup pumps

Plastic syrup pumps are used by many small restaurants and concession stands. These syrup pumps are inexpensive and fit on the top of most condiment and topping containers. Plastic syrup pumps stain easier than metal pumps, so may have to be replaced more often.

I recommend: Jarco Industries carries many countertop and in-bottle plastic syrup pumps at reasonable prices. Buy pumps for syrup and other condiments at Tundra Specialties. Plastic pumps for coffee syrups are available at King Coffee and Tea Services Corporation.

Locate stainless steel restaurant syrup pumps

Stainless steel is easy to clean and is not porous so it is ideal for food service. Stainless steel syrup pumps are a little more expensive than plastic syrup pumps, however they last longer and do not stain like plastic.

I recommend: Buy single stainless steel syrup pumps and containers including chocolate syrup pumps for sale from Gold Star Restaurant Equipment & Supply. KaTom Restaurant Supply has a variety of restaurant syrup pumps for sale. Buy stainless steel coffee syrup pumps and supplies at Espresso Parts Northwest.

Buy multiple pumps for syrup in countertop units

Multiple syrup pump units are cases or trays with more than one pump inside the unit. These syrup pumps are great for companies that use multiple condiments or toppings. These are also useful for restaurants with limited space.

I recommend: GalaSource sells commercial syrup pumps with multiple pumps in each unit. Purchase insulated countertop syrup pumps with two to four pumps at Zesco Products. Silver King supplies commercial syrup pumps with counter fountainettes.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Always thoroughly clean all syrup pump dispensers before filling them with syrup or other fluids.