Restaurant Equipment & Supply Trading

Restaurant equipment traders source and sell commercial kitchen equipment serving new restaurants and renovations.

With restaurant industry massive and equipment costly, trading generates revenue of $200,000-$700,000 with 35-50% margins on used equipment, 20-30% on new.

The business requires showroom/warehouse, equipment refurbishment capability, installation knowledge, and restaurant relationships.

Services include new equipment sales, used equipment buying and reselling, equipment refurbishment and certification, installation coordination, equipment financing, and trade-ins.

Revenue through margins on equipment sales.

Success factors include sourcing from restaurant closures and auctions, refurbishing and certifying used equipment, providing installation and service, offering financing options, and building relationships with restaurateurs and designers.

Marketing focuses on restaurant openings, designers, and equipment service companies.

With restaurant turnover high and equipment expensive in 2025, equipment trading offers commercial opportunities serving food service industry.