Prince Castle Launches Toast EZ Infrared Toaster to Eliminate Bottlenecks in High-Volume QSR Kitchens.

New dual-lane toaster keeps throughput steady during rushes, even when bread types change.

CAROL STREAM, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Prince Castle, a global leader in restaurant operational efficiency, today announced the launch of Toast EZ, a next-generation commercial toaster built for quick service restaurant (QSR) environments. Designed to solve a persistent bottleneck in high-volume kitchens, Toast EZ combines dual independent lanes, two belts, intuitive tap-to-switch icon controls, and efficient infrared radiant heat to deliver speed and consistency — even as menus expand and bread variations multiply.

Prince Castle is introducing Toast EZ as operators face ongoing labor challenges, tighter margins, and rising expectations for speed and quality.

Solving a Pressure Point in the Modern QSR Kitchen

In today’s QSR environment, complexity is increasing. Expanded menus, limited-time offers, and greater bread variety are straining back-of-house operations. Combined with lean crews and peak rush volume, the toaster often becomes a choke point.

When bread types change mid-rush, crews lose time adjusting settings, leading to inconsistent results, remakes, and waste.

With faster toast times, instant setting changes, and two independently controlled lanes, Toast EZ allows operators to toast two bread types at once and switch settings in seconds. The result: steady throughput and fewer delays for both crews and guests.

A Smarter Toaster for High-Volume Operations

At the center of the design is a large, highly visible control panel with 32 programmable bread icons. Crews can switch settings with a single tap, reducing training time and minimizing errors. The icon-based interface supports multi-language teams and high-turnover environments.

Efficient infrared radiant heat delivers fast, even toasting for consistent results across shifts and locations. Operators can choose top-only or top-and-bottom heating, with Light, Medium, and Dark settings.

The unit’s 16.5-inch on-counter width supports tight kitchen layouts, while clearance design accommodates shelf installations without sacrificing access.

Toast EZ also includes an energy-saving mode that can reduce power consumption by up to 25% during off-peak hours.

A Strategic Step Forward for QSR Efficiency

“Operators are under more pressure than ever,” said Christine Peggau, Sr. Product Manager at Prince Castle. “Menus are more complex. Labor is stretched. Every second counts. Toast EZ brings together faster performance, dual-lane flexibility, and practical maintenance features to support daily operations…We engineered a solution that helps teams move faster, stay consistent, and protect uptime,” Peggau added.

As automation and operational optimization continue to reshape foodservice, even small improvements in speed can deliver meaningful impact at scale — especially for multi-unit and franchise operators.

Availability

Toast EZ is available for order now, with rollout options for single-unit operators and multi-location brands. Demonstrations and pilot opportunities are available through Prince Castle representatives. For more information, visit www.princecastle.com.

About Prince Castle Toast EZ

Toast EZ is Prince Castle’s dual-lane commercial toaster engineered for high-volume QSR environments. Designed to eliminate bottlenecks during peak demand, it combines independent lane control, intuitive icon-based programming, and infrared radiant heat to deliver faster throughput with consistent results. With tool-free filter cleaning, energy-saving modes, and a compact footprint, Toast EZ helps operators protect uptime, simplify training, and keep service moving.

About Prince Castle

Founded in 1955, Prince Castle is a global innovator in restaurant operational efficiency. Headquartered in Carol Stream, Illinois and part of the Marmon Foodservice Technologies family, the company partners with leading QSRs to design equipment that improves speed, consistency, and kitchen performance. Learn more at www.princecastle.com.

About Marmon FoodService Technologies

Marmon Foodservice Technologies is a global leader in commercial food and beverage equipment and solutions. With a portfolio of category-leading brands, Marmon helps customers make, hold, and serve meals and beverages efficiently. The company is part of Marmon Holdings, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway company. Learn more at www.marmonfoodservice.com.