Central Restaurant Products

Name

Central Restaurant Products

Legal name

Central Restaurant Products

Website

https://centralrestaurant.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Foodservice Equipment Distribution

NAICS

Food and Beverage Retailers (445)

SIC

Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040)

akta.pro primary industry

Restaurant & Commercial Kitchen Equipment Wholesale (AFAIALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Institutional Foodservice Distribution (Education, Healthcare, Government) (CRAOABAM), Wholesale/B2B Generalist Marketplaces (CRAFAAAF), Retailer & Small-Store Supply (C-Store, Mini-Mart, Independent Retail) (CRAEAEAD)

Keywords

• Commercial restaurant equipment
• Foodservice supplies distribution
• Commercial kitchen outfitting
• Restaurant furniture and supplies
• Commercial refrigeration equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Indianapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Commercial Restaurant Equipment Sales: Direct sales of commercial restaurant equipment and supplies to foodservice businesses. Revenue generated through one-time product transactions with optional financing through Credit Key partnership.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Central Restaurant Products is a B2B wholesale distributor that sells commercial foodservice equipment and supplies through an e-commerce storefront. The catalog spans refrigeration, cooking equipment, kitchen supplies, dishwashing, dining room items, furniture, shelving, and parts across 500+ brands and 10,000+ in-stock items. Customers place orders via website, phone, live chat, or email, with quote-based pricing and optional Credit Key financing available.

Product overview

Central Restaurant Products is a comprehensive commercial restaurant supplies and equipment store offering over 10,000 in-stock items across more than 500 trusted brands. The product portfolio encompasses a unified e-commerce platform for B2B commercial foodservice equipment purchasing. The core offerings include major equipment categories: Refrigeration (reach-in, merchandising, ice machines, prep tables, undercounter, walk-in, bar refrigeration, ice cream equipment), Restaurant Equipment (work tables, ovens, ranges, deep fryers, warming/holding equipment, steam tables, beverage equipment, griddles, charbroilers), Kitchen Supplies (food storage, utensils, cutlery, cookware, baking supplies, commercial mixers, food packaging machines), Dining Room (dinnerware, flatware, drinkware, barware, serving items), Dishwashing & Janitorial (sinks, dishwashers, faucets, cleaning supplies), Furniture (tables, seating, outdoor furniture), Storage & Transport (shelving, carts, racks), and Parts & Accessories. The company operates as a single e-commerce storefront without modular platform components, providing one-stop shopping for commercial foodservice businesses since 1981.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Reach-In Refrigeration Commercial reach-in refrigerators, freezers, chest freezers, blast chillers, holding cabinets, and related accessories for food storage and preservation in foodservice operations.
• Merchandising Refrigeration Glass door merchandiser refrigerators and freezers, open display merchandisers, counter display cases, and wine merchandisers for retail food display.
• Commercial Ice Machines Ice machines, undercounter ice machines, ice and water dispensers, countertop ice machines, ice bins, and accessories for commercial ice production.
• Commercial Prep Tables Sandwich and salad prep tables, pizza prep tables, and accessories for food preparation in commercial kitchens.
• Commercial Work Tables Stainless steel work tables in various gauges (14, 16, 18), enclosed work tables, poly top work tables, equipment stands, mixer tables, and prep stations.
• Commercial Ovens Commercial convection ovens, combination ovens, rapid cook ovens, microwaves, cook-and-hold ovens, salamander broilers, and bakery convection ovens.
• Commercial Ranges Commercial gas and electric hot plates, induction ranges, range top griddles, stock pot and wok ranges, and related gas connectors and accessories.
• Commercial Deep Fryers Countertop, gas, and electric commercial deep fryers, filter machines, fry baskets, and cleaning accessories.
• Warming and Holding Equipment Food warmers, heat lamps, holding cabinets (insulated and non-insulated), hot food display cases, soup warmers, pasta cookers, drawer warmers, and heated shelves.
• Beverage Equipment Commercial bar blenders, drink mixers, coffee brewers, espresso machines, tea brewers, cold and frozen drink machines, and beverage dispensers.
• Commercial Dishwashers Undercounter dishwashers, door-type dishwashers, glasswashers, conveyor dishwashers, booster heaters, and related parts and accessories.
• Commercial Sinks One, two, three, and four compartment sinks, dishtables, hand sinks, mop sinks, drop-in sinks, and floor troughs.
• Restaurant Tables Restaurant tables including folding tables, table bases, table tops, and table and base sets.
• Restaurant Seating Banquet chairs, stackable chairs, booths, benches, bar stools, folding chairs, high chairs, and hospitality furniture.
• Walk-In Coolers and Freezers Walk-in freezers, walk-in refrigerators, walk-in curtains and doors, shelving, racks, and tray slides.
• Bar Refrigeration Back bar coolers, bottle coolers, draft beer dispensers, plate and glass chillers for bar establishments.
• Dinnerware Commercial dinnerware including bowls, plates, cloches, and covers for food service establishments.
• Flatware Commercial flatware including forks, spoons, knives, and miscellaneous flatware accessories.
• Kitchen Utensils and Smallwares Commercial kitchen utensils including tongs, spatulas, ladles, dishers, measuring cups, portioners, turners, strainers, scoops, peelers, and whisks, plus cutlery, food storage supplies, and commercial mixers.
• Parts and Accessories Replacement parts by brand including casters, and components for refrigeration, cooking, and other equipment.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Scale indicators3 records

Regional players

• US Foods: A leading US broadline foodservice distributor primarily selling food but increasingly offering equipment and supplies. Represents an adjacent distributor peer that competes for the same restaurant operator's wallet, especially as one-stop partnerships grow.

Broad incumbents

• Amazon Business: A broad B2B procurement marketplace with growing foodservice equipment and supplies assortment. Competes on pricing transparency, Prime delivery speed, and account-based purchasing tools that Central Restaurant Products operators also use.
• Sam's Club: A mass-market membership warehouse club with a Business membership tier serving small foodservice operators. Overlaps with Central Restaurant Products on supplies, small equipment, and bulk consumables, though it is a much broader retailer.
• Clark Associates: Parent company of WebstaurantStore and a broad portfolio of foodservice distribution and equipment businesses. As the dominant player in the same vertical, it is the most significant incumbent Central Restaurant Products competes against.
• Global Industrial: A multi-category B2B distributor of industrial and commercial equipment, including material handling, storage, and select foodservice-adjacent categories. Comparable in B2B distribution model and customer profile (operations/procurement buyers).

Direct peers

• Mission Restaurant Supply: A B2B commercial restaurant equipment and supplies distributor with online and physical presence. Comparable in offering mix (refrigeration, cooking, warewashing, furniture) and target customer base.
• Restaurant Depot: A members-only cash-and-carry wholesale club supplying foodservice operators with equipment, supplies, and food. Competes with Central Restaurant Products for the same restaurant and foodservice buyer, with a different fulfillment model (in-warehouse pickup).
• WebstaurantStore: The largest B2B e-commerce store for restaurant equipment and supplies, operated by Clark Associates. Central Restaurant Products competes directly with it on catalog breadth, pricing, and B2B service across the same product categories and customer segments.
• The Restaurant Store: A member-based cash-and-carry restaurant supply retailer operating across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast US. Overlaps with Central Restaurant Products on equipment, supplies, and small/mid-market restaurant customers.
• KaTom Restaurant Supply: A long-standing direct competitor in commercial restaurant equipment and supplies, with a comparable B2B e-commerce model, broad catalog, and emphasis on customer service. Highly comparable in mission, assortment, and target customer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/crprestaurant
• Facebookfacebook.com/centralrestaurantproducts
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/central-restaurant-products

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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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