Winston Foodservice

What Winston Foodservice does

Winston Foodservice, founded in 1969 and headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, is a division of privately held Winston Industries LLC that manufactures commercial foodservice equipment for chain restaurants, quick-service restaurants, K-12 schools, healthcare facilities, catering operations, and fine dining establishments. The company operates in over 120 countries through an international dealer and representative network complemented by direct regional sales coverage.

The company's product portfolio centers on two proprietary technology platforms: CVap (Controlled Vapor Technology), a registered trademark covering a dual-heat system combining moist vapor heat and dry air heat to precisely match vapor pressure to food vapor pressure for controlled temperature and texture in cook-and-hold ovens, heated holding cabinets, retherm ovens, and holding drawers; and Collectramatic, a registered trademark for pressure fryers and open fryers featuring a patented cold zone and gravity filtration system that allows up to 360 lbs of product between oil filtrations. CVap controls are available across Series 2, 3, 5, and 7 tiers, with Series 5 and 7 offering wireless programming through the CVap Programmer app, HACCP data download, and food-probe readiness. Collectramatic includes LP46, LP56, OF49C, and OF59C models with 20-channel programmable controls.

Winston monetizes primarily through quote-based commercial equipment sales, supported by a parts and accessories business distributed via Partstown, and an extended warranty program (up to 3 years total coverage). Go-to-market is sales-led, combining Regional Sales Managers (US and Asia), a dedicated Global Accounts team for chain customers, and an international dealer network. Named customers and partnerships span YUM Brands (flagship, including KFC, Hardee's, and A&W), AmRest, Churchill Downs, Jean-Georges, Wahlburgers, and Restaurant Supply Chain Solutions. Revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Winston Foodservice

Legal name

Winston Foodservice

Website

https://foodservice.winstonind.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Winston Foodservice, founded 1969 in Louisville, KY, manufactures CVap cook/hold ovens and Collectramatic pressure fryers for chain restaurants, schools, healthcare, and foodservice operators across 120+ countries via direct sales and an international dealer network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Foodservice Equipment

NAICS

Food Product Machinery Manufacturing (333241), Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341), Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Industrial Process Furnaces & Ovens (3567), Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial Cooking Equipment & Parts Wholesale (AFAIALAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Commercial Refrigeration & HVAC (Foodservice) Wholesale (AFAIALAI), Restaurant & Commercial Kitchen Equipment Wholesale (AFAIALAB)

Keywords

• Commercial kitchen equipment
• Controlled vapor cooking
• Commercial pressure fryers
• Food holding cabinets
• Foodservice equipment manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Louisville

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 Kitchen Equipment Sales: Winston manufactures and sells commercial kitchen equipment including CVap ovens, holding cabinets, retherm ovens, warming drawers, and Collectramatic fryers. Products are sold through dealers and direct sales with pricing provided via quotes tailored to specific equipment needs.
2. Parts and Accessories: Genuine OEM Winston parts and accessories including probes, filters, racks, baskets, and other components. Available through Winston directly or through Partstown partner.
3. Extended Warranties: Extended limited warranties available for up to 3 years total (1 year standard plus 2 additional years). Must be purchased while equipment is under warranty.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Winston Foodservice manufactures and sells commercial kitchen equipment under two proprietary technology platforms: CVap (Controlled Vapor Technology) cook-and-hold ovens, heated holding cabinets, retherm ovens, and holding drawers, plus Collectramatic pressure and open fryers. The equipment is built in Louisville, Kentucky, and is designed for restaurants, schools, healthcare facilities, and other commercial foodservice operations in over 120 countries.

Product overview

Winston Foodservice manufactures commercial foodservice equipment centered on two proprietary technology platforms: CVap (Controlled Vapor Technology) and Collectramatic. The CVap line includes cook and hold ovens, heated holding cabinets, retherm ovens, and holding drawers—all designed to precisely control food temperature and texture through a dual-heat system combining moist vapor and dry air. The Collectramatic line comprises pressure fryers (LP46, LP56) and open fryers (OF49C, OF59C) featuring patented cold zone filtration technology. Supporting products include shortening filters, baskets, accessories, and factory-installed options. The company also offers a CVap Programming app for equipment configuration. All equipment is designed and manufactured at the company's Louisville, Kentucky facility and serves operations in over 120 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CVap: Controlled Vapor Technology - a dual-heat system combining moist vapor heat and dry air heat to precisely control food temperature and texture in commercial ovens, holding cabinets, and retherm ovens.
• Collectramatic

Products and services

• CVap Cook and Hold Ovens Commercial cook and hold ovens using Controlled Vapor Technology to precisely control food temperature and texture. Available in Series 2, 3, 5, and 7 with varying features including max temperatures from 275°F to 350°F, programmable channels, and wireless programming capabilities.
• CVap Holding Cabinets Heated holding cabinets that maintain hot food without drying it out using dual-heat vapor technology. Available in Series 2, 3, 5, and 7 configurations with capacities ranging from half-size to full-size models.
• CVap Retherm Ovens Fast-cooking ovens capable of baking, poaching, braising, roasting, low-temp steaming, and sous vide cooking. Designed for reheating previously cooked food to safe serving temperatures quickly while maintaining food quality.
• CVap Holding Drawers Hold and serve drawers that keep food hot, fresh, and ready to serve. Uses Controlled Vapor Technology to manage food temperature and humidity, keeping crispy foods crisp and moist foods juicy.
• Collectramatic Pressure Fryers Pressure fryers featuring patented cold zone and gravity filtration technology. Includes LP56 (6-head capacity, 75 lbs oil, up to 18 lbs product per load) and LP46 (4-head capacity, 64 lbs oil) models with 20-channel programmable controls.
• Collectramatic Open Fryers

Quantifiable outcome

• 75% more fried chicken per fryer than Henny Penny PFE-500 in busy lunch rush with zero downtime and no mid-shift clean-outs
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 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

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• PartstowncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartstown is an authorized parts distribution partner for Winston Foodservice, offering genuine OEM Winston parts and accessories. Customers can order parts directly through partstown.com/winston/parts.
• YUM BrandsflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership with YUM Brands (KFC parent company). Winston has a dedicated 'Winston for YUM' website and the Collectramatic fryers were originally designed for Colonel Sanders. Ongoing relationship across multiple YUM franchise networks including KFC, Hardee's, and A&W.
• AmRestcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmRest is a major international restaurant operator. Winston received the AmRest Capex Supplier of the Year 2024 award at their Global Supplier Forum recognizing collaboration and supplier excellence.
• Restaurant Supply Chain Solutions (RSCS)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRSCS is a supply chain solutions provider for restaurants. Winston has received Star Awards from RSCS in 2018 and 2019 recognizing supplier excellence.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Middleby Corporation: Large diversified commercial foodservice equipment OEM (Celfrost, TurboChef, Blodgett, Vulcan, Garland, etc.) that competes broadly with Winston's CVap cook/hold and Collectramatic fryer lines through portfolio brands.

Direct peers

• Garland (a Middleby brand): Manufacturer of commercial ranges, grills, fryers, and ovens; competes with both Collectramatic fryers and CVap ovens in chain restaurant and institutional segments.
• Hatco Corporation: Specialty commercial warming, holding, and toasting equipment manufacturer; directly comparable to Winston's CVap holding cabinets and drawer product line.
• Vulcan (a Middleby brand): Mid-tier commercial cooking equipment line with overlapping ranges in fryers, ovens, and holding — sold into the same chain restaurant, K-12, and healthcare channels.
• Blodgett (a Middleby brand): Commercial ovens, ranges, and fryers brand under Middleby, with comparable channels and overlapping product categories for Winston's cook/hold offerings.
• Alto-Shaam: Direct competitor in commercial cook-and-hold ovens, holding cabinets, and low-temperature cooking systems, with overlapping presence in chain restaurants, healthcare, and K-12.
• BKI (Beverage-Air / Blodgett) — BKI Cooking: Commercial cooking and holding equipment manufacturer serving QSR, K-12, and convenience-store segments, directly comparable to Winston's CVap and Collectramatic product families.
• Henny Penny: Direct competitor in commercial pressure fryers and open fryers for QSR/kitchen customers. Winston's 75% throughput claim is benchmarked specifically against the Henny Penny PFE-500.
• Rational AG: Global leader in combi-ovens for commercial kitchens, competing with CVap cook/hold and retherm ovens in chain restaurants, hotels, and institutional foodservice.

Emerging players

• Waring Commercial: Commercial small appliances and cooking equipment (soup kettles, toasters, blenders) sold into foodservice channels; partial overlap in commercial kitchen hardware, smaller scale than Winston.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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