What The Nice Kitchen does

The Nice Kitchen (TNK) is an Italian industrial group headquartered in Torreglia that produces an integrated ecosystem of professional kitchen equipment and software for the hospitality, foodservice, and institutional catering industries. The group operates seven complementary brands: Coldline (refrigeration and blast chilling), Modular (modular cooking systems), Krupps (professional warewashing, acquired in 2023), Nevo (ovens), Tuls (stainless steel neutral elements), LinearBi (food delivery technology including the patented Delivery Box), and Merryday (ghost kitchen and R&D laboratory). All brands share dimensional compatibility, common design aesthetics, and integration with three proprietary technology platforms: Cosmo (Wi-Fi connectivity and remote monitoring), Balance (Wi-Fi energy management delivering full performance at 50% nominal power), and Qadra (ERP for restaurant business operations). Production spans 12 plants across more than 50,000 square meters in Italy, with annual output exceeding 45,000 units.

TNK generates revenue primarily through hardware sales across the seven brands, supplemented by technology module add-ons (Cosmo and Balance hardware kits priced individually), food delivery technology (LinearBi), professional training courses and masterclasses, and bundled kitchen design and consulting services delivered through a 10-step methodology. Equipment pricing is not publicly listed, while technology pricing is disclosed (e.g., Cosmo Wi-Fi Kit at €320, Balance Console at €1,960). Distribution combines an authorized dealer/reseller network covering all Italian regions and export markets (Spain, France, Germany, Central/Northern/Eastern Europe) with a direct enterprise field sales force of area managers. Demand generation runs through international trade shows (Host Milano, Sigep, Sirha, HRC London, FHA Singapore, HoReCaVa), in-person masterclasses, and a multilingual content marketing operation. Customers span named enterprise logos including Belmond, Sheraton, Radisson, Holiday Inn, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Legoland, Starbucks Philippines, McDonald's Germany, IKEA Denmark, and Copenhagen Business School, across hospitality, education, theme parks, F&B chains, and corporate canteens. The company was founded with 2021 PE backing from 21 Invest and is privately held under the legal entity The Nice Kitchen S.r.l.

Name

The Nice Kitchen

Legal name

The Nice Kitchen S.r.l.

Website

https://thenicekitchen.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

The Nice Kitchen is an Italian group producing an integrated ecosystem of professional kitchen equipment (refrigeration, cooking, dishwashing, ovens, neutral elements) and software (Cosmo, Balance, Qadra) for hospitality, foodservice, institutional catering, and ghost kitchens, sold via dealers and direct sales across Italy and export markets in Europe and Asia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Treviso

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware sales - Refrigeration equipment: TNK generates revenue through the sale of physical professional kitchen equipment across five brands: Coldline (blast chillers, refrigerators, refrigerated tables, retarder provers, display cases), Modular (cooking modules, gas and electric ranges, fry tops, fryers, pasta cookers, bain marie, bratt pans), Krupps (glasswashers, dishwashers, warewashers), Nevo (ovens including Qubi, Pratika, Function), and Tuls (stainless steel tables, wall cabinets, sinks, shelves, trolleys). Sales are made through authorized dealers and direct sales.
2. Technology software modules: Revenue from Cosmo, Balance, and Qadra technology modules. Cosmo connects appliances via Wi-Fi; Balance manages energy consumption; Qadra provides ERP functionality. Optional hardware kits (Cosmo cable kit at €208, Cosmo Wi-Fi kit at €320, Cosmo Hub Console at €3,057; Balance Console at €1,960, Balance Router, Balance Repeater at €250, Balance Hub at €700, Balance Coldline Kit at €90, Balance Modular Kit at €280) are sold as add-ons to the core equipment ecosystem.
3. Food delivery technology: Revenue from LinearBi food delivery ecosystem including Delivery Box (6 patented container models) and software applications BiComm and BiRoute. Products are sold to restaurants seeking to integrate quality food delivery into their operations.
4. Professional courses and training: TNK offers masterclasses on Cook&Chill techniques, Vision blast chillers, and Qubi ovens, as well as technical training courses for dealers and installers. These courses serve both as a revenue stream and a demand-generation tool.
5. Kitchen design and consulting services: TNK provides 10-step kitchen design services including customer needs assessment, menu engineering, layout design, recipe testing, installation, and ongoing support. This service is bundled with product sales to drive equipment adoption.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Nice Kitchen (TNK) manufactures and sells a complete ecosystem of complementary professional kitchen equipment under seven brands: Coldline (refrigeration and blast chillers), Modular (cooking equipment), Krupps (dishwashing and warewashing), Nevo (ovens), Tuls (stainless steel neutral elements), LinearBi (food delivery technology), and Merryday (ghost kitchen). All products share dimensional compatibility, common aesthetics, and unified integration with three proprietary technology platforms: Cosmo (Wi-Fi remote monitoring), Balance (energy management), and Qadra (ERP system).

Product overview

The Nice Kitchen (TNK) is a group of complementary professional kitchen brands unified by dimensional compatibility, shared design aesthetics, and integrated technology. The portfolio includes Coldline (refrigeration: Vision and Modi blast chillers, refrigerated cabinets, tables, retarder provers), Modular (cooking: Roc and Fun modular cooking lines), Nevo (ovens: Qubi, Pratika, Function), Krupps (warewashing), Tuls (stainless steel neutral elements), and LinearBi/Merryday (food delivery solutions). The ecosystem is managed through three integrated technology platforms: Cosmo (remote monitoring), Balance (energy optimization), and Qadra (full ERP for restaurant management). Products share common heights, depths, and aesthetics enabling ergonomic kitchen configurations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cosmo: Wi-Fi technology for connecting cooking, blast chilling and storage appliances, enabling remote monitoring and management via smartphone
• Balance
• Qadra

Products and services

• Vision Blast Chiller Blast chiller with touch screen control for rapid cooling of food, designed for professional kitchens, pastry, and ice cream production.
• Modi Blast Chiller Multifunction blast chiller available in various sizes for restaurants, pastry, and gelato applications.
• Vision Storage Refrigerated Cabinets Refrigerated storage cabinets with touch screen integration for professional food preservation, available in Class A energy-rated models.
• Vision Retarder Prover Combined retarder prover with touch screen for controlled fermentation of dough products, designed for bakeries and pizzerias.
• Modular Roc Cooking Line Modular cooking equipment line (Roc 1100/900/700) including electric, gas, induction cookers, frytops, fryers, pasta cookers, bain-marie, grills, and bratt pans for professional kitchens.
• Modular Fun Cooking Line Compact modular cooking line (Fun 700/650/600) for professional kitchens requiring smaller footprint equipment.
• Nevo Qubi Oven Professional oven designed for Cook&Chill applications, featuring precision cooking and regeneration capabilities for continuous kitchen operations.
• Nevo Pratika Oven Professional oven line for restaurant and catering applications with various configurations including convection and steam capabilities.
• Nevo Function Oven

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy savings exceeding €10,000 per year per customer installation
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers35 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• KruppscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023TNK acquired Krupps, the Italian leader in professional washing equipment, strengthening TNK's product ecosystem with dishwashing and warewashing solutions. Krupps products (glasswashers, undercounter dishwashers, pass-through dishwashers, rack conveyor dishwashers, warewashers) are now part of the unified TNK ecosystem with shared design, dimensional compatibility, and integration with Cosmo and Balance technologies.
• MerrydaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMerryday is the premium ghost kitchen of TNK, operating as both a delivery business and a research laboratory studying the effects of TNK technologies on food. With 2,500 recipes and 280 Cook&Chill processes, Merryday serves as the proving ground for TNK products and methodology. Experiences are shared with TNK partners, and Merryday uses TNK equipment exclusively.
• LinearBicoreTechnology or IntegrationLinearBi is TNK's food delivery technology brand offering Delivery Box (patented temperature-controlled containers), BiComm (menu and order management e-commerce), and BiRoute (delivery route optimization app). These technologies are fully integrated into the TNK kitchen ecosystem and marketed as part of TNK's complete professional kitchen offering.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• MKN Maschinenfabrik: German family-owned manufacturer of professional cooking technology and combi steamers for restaurants, hotels, and catering. Closely comparable to TNK's Modular and Nevo brands in modular cooking systems and competes in the same DACH/European markets TNK targets.
• Williams Refrigeration: UK-based specialist in commercial refrigeration for catering and professional kitchens (now part of the Ali Group). Direct peer to Coldline in blast chillers, refrigerated cabinets, and counters, particularly relevant for TNK's UK and Northern European footprint.
• Electrolux Professional: Listed Swedish-Italian global manufacturer of professional cooking, refrigeration, warewashing, and laundry equipment. Directly competes with TNK across Modular, Coldline, Krupps, and Nevo categories and is a key benchmark for European commercial-kitchen scale and go-to-market.
• Meiko: German commercial warewashing specialist with a strong European installed base in professional kitchens. Directly comparable to Krupps on glasswashing, undercounter, pass-through, and rack-conveyor dishwashing; competitor on energy-efficiency and water-consumption metrics.
• Hoshizaki: Japanese global leader in commercial refrigeration, ice machines, and beverage equipment. Direct peer to TNK's Coldline brand in commercial blast chillers, refrigerated cabinets, and refrigerated tables; competes head-to-head in European refrigeration specs and energy ratings.
• Hobart: Global manufacturer of commercial warewashing (glasswashers, dishwashers, rack conveyor) and food preparation equipment. Closest direct competitor to the newly acquired Krupps brand inside TNK's ecosystem and a benchmark for service-network economics in professional washing.
• Ali Group: Italian-owned global conglomerate operating a federation of commercial kitchen and foodservice equipment brands (including Hoshizaki-backed competitors like Lainox, Bertos, Olis, etc.). The closest analogue to TNK's multi-brand, multi-product professional kitchen model and a direct competitive benchmark for the buy-and-build strategy.
• Rational AG: German premium combi-oven leader with deep penetration into professional kitchens worldwide. Comparable to TNK's Nevo oven line and the Cook&Chill-oriented positioning; widely regarded as the gold standard in professional cooking equipment and a benchmark for premium pricing and service economics.

Broad incumbents

• Middleby Corporation: US-listed multinational conglomerate that has acquired dozens of commercial-kitchen brands (including the former Welbilt portfolio). The largest publicly traded roll-up in the space and the clearest comparison for TNK's PE-backed multi-brand consolidation strategy across cooking, refrigeration, and warewashing.

Regional players

• Smeg Professional: Italian-headquartered manufacturer of domestic and professional kitchen equipment with a strong design-led brand. Comparable to TNK's premium, design-aware positioning and to Tuls's stainless-steel neutral elements, primarily overlapping in the Italian and broader European foodservice market.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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