Chick-fil-A

Signature omelets are the little black dresses of cooking—they can be dressed up or down depending on the seasonings and fillings. With their more sophisticated accessories, they're as likely to show up on late-night menus as for breakfast and brunch.

At high-volume restaurants, a holding cabinet can be a real time- and money-saver for keeping dishes warm without drying out. For smaller operations, there are countertop models, usually holding two or three pans.