Imperial Commercial Cooking

What Imperial Commercial Cooking does

Imperial Commercial Cooking Equipment is a Corona, California-headquartered manufacturer of commercial and industrial cooking equipment, founded in 1957 in Los Angeles by Peter Spenuzza Sr. The company operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Middleby Corporation and produces a full line of USA-made gas and electric cooking appliances organized into four series: Gas Pro Series, Gas Spec Series, Electric Pro Series, and Electric Spec Series. The product portfolio spans ranges (24"–72" widths), griddles, broilers, fryers, convection and standard ovens, hot plates, cheese melters, salamanders, pasta cookers, and equipment stands.

The company's underlying technology centers on proprietary PyroCentric burners (32,000 BTU anti-clogging with 7,000 BTU low simmer capability), engineered heat distribution systems using serpentine elements and burner baffles, and automated welding and steel processing for manufacturing at scale. Equipment is backed by a one-year limited warranty on parts and labor and a five-year prorated warranty on stainless steel fry tanks.

Imperial generates revenue through one-time commercial cooking equipment sales, fee-based startup and installation services ($325 for first appliance, $100 for each additional), and aftermarket OEM replacement parts distributed through PartsTown and Middleby Advantage. The go-to-market is channel-led: authorized click-and-brick dealers (Katom, Restaurant Supply, A City Discount), a worldwide manufacturer representative network, and an enterprise field sales motion targeting commercial restaurants, hotels, and institutional foodservice operators. Customer financing is offered via a third-party partner, FS Food Service Solutions. Imperial supports this distribution with six US operating locations across California, Texas, Georgia, Colorado, Illinois, and Maryland.

Name

Imperial Commercial Cooking

Legal name

Imperial Commercial Cooking Company

Website

https://imperialrange.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Imperial Commercial Cooking Equipment, founded in 1957 and based in Corona, CA, is a USA manufacturer of commercial gas and electric cooking equipment (ranges, ovens, fryers, griddles, broilers) sold via dealers and manufacturer reps to restaurants, hotels, and institutions worldwide as a subsidiary of Middleby Corporation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Cooking Equipment

NAICS

Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (33331), Food Product Machinery Manufacturing (333241)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Industrial Process Furnaces & Ovens (3567)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial Cooking Equipment & Parts Wholesale (AFAIALAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Restaurant & Commercial Kitchen Equipment Wholesale (AFAIALAB)

Keywords

• Commercial cooking equipment
• Commercial restaurant ranges
• Commercial fryers ovens
• Foodservice equipment manufacturing
• Commercial griddles broilers

Headquarters

HQ city

Corona

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Commercial Cooking Equipment Sales: One-time sales of commercial cooking equipment including ranges, ovens, griddles, fryers, broilers, hot plates, cheese melters, salamanders, pasta cookers, and equipment stands. Both gas and electric powered options available.
2. Startup and Installation Services: Fee-based startup services at $325 for first appliance and $100 for each additional appliance, performed by authorized service agents.
3. Genuine OEM Parts: Sale of genuine OEM replacement parts through PartsTown and Middleby Advantage.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Imperial Commercial Cooking is a USA-based manufacturer of commercial and industrial cooking equipment. It produces a full line of gas and electric appliances including ranges, ovens, griddles, fryers, broilers, hot plates, cheese melters/salamanders, pasta cookers, and equipment stands sold to restaurants, hotels, and institutions worldwide through authorized dealers and manufacturer representatives.

Product overview

Imperial Commercial Cooking Equipment is a manufacturer of commercial and industrial cooking equipment offering a comprehensive product portfolio across four series lines: Gas Pro Series, Gas Spec Series, Electric Pro Series, and Electric Spec Series. The product lineup includes ranges, equipment stands, griddles, broilers, fryers, ovens, hot plates, cheese melters, salamanders, backguards, shelves, and pasta cookers. Equipment is available in gas and electric power sources with various configurations and sizes. All products are manufactured in the USA and backed by a one-year limited warranty.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Gas Pro Series: Professional gas cooking equipment line with high-performance PyroCentric burners and European styling.
• Gas Spec Series
• Electric Pro Series
• Electric Spec Series

Products and services

• Commercial Ranges

Quantifiable outcome

• Equipment found in leading restaurants, hotels, and institutions throughout the world
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• KatomcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized click & brick dealer for Imperial products. Featured prominently on dealer locator page with logo placement.
• Restaurant SupplycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized click & brick dealer for Imperial products. Featured on dealer locator page.
• A City DiscountcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized click & brick dealer for Imperial products. Featured on dealer locator page.
• PartsTowncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for genuine OEM Imperial parts. Listed as primary parts source on contact page with direct link to Imperial parts catalog.
• Middleby AdvantagecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial parts program for genuine Imperial OEM replacement parts. Listed on contact page as authorized parts source.
• FS Food Service SolutionsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party financing partner for equipment purchases. Provides financing options for Imperial customers.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cleveland Range: Ali Group brand specializing in commercial cooking equipment including steamers, kettles, and ranges, with significant product overlap with Imperial's portfolio in foodservice kitchens.
• Frymaster: Ali Group brand and major manufacturer of commercial fryers with significant overlap with Imperial's fryer product line in foodservice and quick-service restaurant operations.
• Southbend: Middleby sister brand manufacturing commercial ranges, ovens, and broilers, with a product portfolio that directly overlaps Imperial's core offerings and competes in the same foodservice channels.
• Pitco: Middleby sister brand focused on commercial fryers and filtration systems, directly competing with Imperial's fryer line in foodservice and restaurant operations.
• Blodgett: Middleby sister brand focused on commercial ovens, ranges, and charbroilers; competes head-to-head with Imperial in oven and cooking equipment categories serving the same foodservice end customers.
• Wolf: Middleby sister brand producing commercial ranges and broilers, competing head-to-head with Imperial in the same product categories and end markets under shared parent distribution.
• Garland: Middleby sister brand manufacturing commercial ranges, ovens, griddles, and charbroilers with overlapping product lines and shared distribution channels, competing directly with Imperial in the same end markets.
• Vulcan: Manufacturer of commercial ranges, ovens, fryers, and griddles with an overlapping product portfolio targeting restaurants, hotels, and institutions; part of ITW Food Equipment Group and a direct competitor to Imperial in commercial cooking equipment.
• Bakers Pride: Middleby sister brand manufacturing commercial ovens, broilers, and pizza equipment with an overlapping product portfolio targeting similar foodservice and bakery customers as Imperial.

Broad incumbents

• ITW Food Equipment Group: Diversified foodservice equipment conglomerate and parent of Vulcan and Hobart; a larger established player with a broader portfolio across refrigeration, cooking, and warewashing that overlaps with Imperial's commercial cooking business as part of a wider equipment platform.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/imperial-range

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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