Burkett

What Burkett does

Burkett Restaurant Equipment and Supplies is a privately held foodservice equipment distributor founded in 1984 and headquartered in Perrysburg, Ohio. The company sells commercial-grade restaurant equipment, smallwares, and consumable supplies through a hybrid omnichannel model that combines an e-commerce storefront at burkett.com, a retail showroom and warehouse in Perrysburg offering same-day pickup on 1,850+ in-stock products, an inbound 1-800 phone sales line, and a Project Center providing field sales support for new builds, replacements, and renovations. Its catalog spans roughly a dozen major categories — cooking equipment, commercial refrigeration, ice makers, dishwashing and janitorial, food preparation, food holding and warming, storage and transport, dining room, smallwares, water filtration, hoods and ventilation, work stations, and used/clearance — with unit prices ranging from under $10 for smallwares to over $189,000 for major equipment.

The customer base is segmented across thirteen named vertical end-markets including bakeries, butcher shops, coffee shops, delis, healthcare, ice cream shops, pizzerias, bars and pubs, catering, convenience stores, food trucks, Mexican restaurants, and K-12 school kitchens, with additional reach into federal-government buyers via GSA accreditation. Revenue is generated through four streams: one-time equipment and supplies sales (the largest), professional on-site field service and repairs, a recurring six-month subscription auto-reorder program for consumable water filtration products, and managed services comprising equipment leasing and buy-back. Account holders access special pricing, quick checkout, order history, and project wishlists; new build, replacement, and renovation projects are handled through a dedicated enterprise sales motion.

The business is differentiated by 40+ years of manufacturer partnerships, scale-driven buying power that supports competitive pricing and free shipping on thousands of products, BBB A+ accreditation, NSF-certified product lines, and 3,000+ verified customer reviews averaging 4.7 stars. Distribution is entirely domestic (United States), with concentration in the Midwest/Ohio region but national shipping capability and government-contract eligibility extending reach. There are no public disclosures of revenue, funding, headcount, ownership composition, or management team in the source data.

Name

Burkett

Legal name

Burkett Restaurant Equipment and Supplies

Website

https://burkett.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Burkett Restaurant Equipment and Supplies is a privately held, 40-plus-year-old foodservice equipment distributor based in Perrysburg, Ohio, selling commercial cooking, refrigeration, ice-making, and smallwares products through e-commerce, a retail showroom, phone sales, and a project center to restaurant, hospitality, healthcare, education, and government buyers across the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Foodservice Equipment Distribution

NAICS

Hardware Merchant Wholesalers (423710), Refrigeration Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42374), Refrigeration Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423740)

SIC

Wholesale-Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (5080), Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084), Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580), Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070)

akta.pro primary industry

Food Preparation Equipment & Smallwares Wholesale (AFAIALAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Commercial Refrigeration & HVAC (Foodservice) Wholesale (AFAIALAI), Bar & Beverage Service Supplies Wholesale (AFAIALAG), Bakery Foodservice Supply Wholesale (Bulk/Institutional) (AFAIAFAJ), Institutional Foodservice Distribution (Education, Healthcare, Government) (CRAOABAM)

Keywords

• Commercial foodservice equipment
• Restaurant supplies
• Commercial refrigeration
• Foodservice smallwares
• Kitchen equipment distributor

Headquarters

HQ city

Perrysburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Inventory, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Equipment and Supplies Sales: Primary revenue from selling commercial restaurant equipment and supplies through e-commerce and retail showroom. Products range from smallwares ($1-500) to major equipment ($5,000-189,370). They also sell used, scratch & dent, and closeout equipment.
2. Field Service and Repairs: On-site and local field service to extend equipment life and maintain customer relationships post-purchase.
3. Subscription Programs: Auto-reorder subscription program for consumable products like water filters, delivered every 6 months.
4. Leasing and Buy Back Services: Equipment leasing options and buy-back programs for customers upgrading their kitchen equipment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Burkett is a commercial foodservice equipment and supplies distributor that sells cooking equipment, refrigeration, ice makers, dishwashing, food preparation, food holding/warming, storage, smallwares, water filtration, and ventilation products through an e-commerce website, a retail showroom in Perrysburg, Ohio, and phone-based sales. The company also offers field service and repairs, project planning for new builds and renovations, equipment leasing, buy-back programs, and auto-reorder subscriptions for consumables.

Product overview

Burkett Restaurant Equipment and Supplies is a commercial restaurant equipment distributor offering a comprehensive portfolio of foodservice equipment and supplies. The product line includes major equipment categories such as cooking equipment (ranges, ovens, fryers, broilers, smokers, sous vide, steam cooking), refrigeration and ice makers, dining room supplies (dinnerware, flatware, beverageware, furniture), food preparation equipment (slicers, mixers, food processors, scales), dishwashing equipment, food holding and warming equipment, storage and transport solutions, smallwares, water filtration, and used/clearance items. The company also provides field service and repairs, project planning, and leasing services for equipment purchases.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cooking Equipment Commercial cooking equipment including broilers, countertop cooking units, fryers, outdoor cooking equipment, ovens, ranges, smokers, sous vide machines, and steam cooking equipment for professional kitchens.
• Dining Room Equipment Commercial dining room supplies including beverageware, dinnerware, flatware, furniture, serving and display equipment, and tabletop accessories for restaurants and hospitality operations.
• Refrigeration Commercial refrigeration equipment including blast chillers, chest freezers, ice cream machines, reach-in refrigeration, refrigerated prep tables, walk-in coolers and freezers, bar refrigeration, chef bases, display cases, and undercounter refrigeration.
• Ice Makers Commercial ice making equipment including countertop ice makers, ice bins and dispensers, ice head and bin combos, and undercounter ice makers.
• Dishwashing & Janitorial Commercial dishwashing equipment and janitorial supplies including dish room workspace equipment, dishwashing machines, plumbing and sinks, and facility care products.
• Food Preparation Equipment Commercial food preparation equipment including can openers and crushers, food packaging machines, food processors, food scales, mixers, salad spinners, and slicers.
• Food Holding & Warming Commercial food holding and warming equipment including accessories, countertop and strip heaters, heated display and merchandising units, holding and warming cabinets, and serving lines and buffet stations.
• Storage & Transport Commercial storage and transport equipment including carts, kitchen racks, meal delivery systems, and shelving units.
• Smallwares Commercial kitchen smallwares including bain marie pots, bar supplies, cookware, cutlery, food pans, food safety accessories, hand tools, kitchen utensils, and mixing bowls.
• Used & Clearance Equipment Pre-owned and discounted restaurant equipment including used, scratch and dent, and closeout items.
• Water Filtration Water filtration systems and replacement filters for ice machines and commercial equipment, with auto-reorder subscription program delivering replacements every 6 months.
• Hoods & Ventilation Commercial kitchen ventilation systems and hood components.
• Work Stations Commercial kitchen work stations and prep tables.
• Field Service and Repairs On-site and local field service to extend equipment life, support installations, and maintain customer relationships after equipment purchase.
• Leasing and Buy-Back Programs Equipment leasing options and buy-back programs for customers upgrading or financing their commercial kitchen equipment, including GSA government services.
• Project Planning Services Project planning services for new builds, replacements, and renovations of commercial kitchens, including quotes, equipment selection guidance, and enterprise-level support.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40+ years operating as trusted name in foodservice
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments13 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• WebstaurantStore: Largest online foodservice equipment and supplies retailer in the U.S. with massive catalog, competitive pricing, and national reach. Directly competes with Burkett's e-commerce and account-holder offering.
• KaTom Restaurant Supply: Tennessee-based foodservice equipment and smallwares distributor with strong e-commerce presence and broad product catalog. Directly competes with Burkett in equipment sales, supplies, and restaurant segment coverage.
• Central Restaurant Products: Indiana-based foodservice equipment distributor serving restaurants, schools, and institutions across the Midwest. Closely comparable mid-size competitor with overlapping customer segments.
• The Wasserstrom Company: Columbus, Ohio-based foodservice equipment and supplies distributor with restaurant and institutional focus. Geographically adjacent peer with comparable product lines and vertical segments.
• Restaurant Depot: Cash-and-carry foodservice wholesaler with membership-based warehouse stores selling equipment and supplies to restaurant operators. Competes for the same SMB restaurant customer base as Burkett.
• Chef's Deal Restaurant Equipment: Tennessee-based commercial kitchen equipment dealer offering new, used, and refurbished equipment with project planning services. Mirrors Burkett's mix of new/used equipment and project-center capabilities.
• Tundra Restaurant Supply: Online-first commercial foodservice equipment retailer offering broad assortment and bulk pricing. Direct e-commerce competitor to Burkett's online channel across all restaurant segments.
• Boelter Companies: Wisconsin-based foodservice equipment and supplies distributor serving restaurants, hospitality, and institutions in the Midwest. Comparable regional competitor with overlapping customer verticals.

Broad incumbents

• US Foods: One of the largest broadline foodservice distributors in the U.S., selling both food products and equipment to restaurants. While primarily a food distributor, US Foods' equipment business overlaps with Burkett's offerings at much greater scale.
• Imperial Dade: Large broadline foodservice and janitorial products distributor serving customers across the U.S. Overlaps with Burkett in janitorial, smallwares, and certain equipment categories via its broad distribution portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/basequipment
• Facebookfacebook.com/BurkettRestaurantEquipment
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/burkett-restaurant-equipment

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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