Tableware International Restaurant Design & Supply

What Tableware International Restaurant Design & Supply does

Tableware International Inc. (operating as TI Foodservice / TI Restaurant Design & Supply) is a privately held B2B commercial foodservice equipment and supplies distributor founded in 1986 and headquartered in Chula Vista, California. The company maintains a catalog of more than 14,900 SKUs across 17 equipment categories (cooking, refrigeration, beverage/bar, furniture, tabletop, smallwares, ice machines, plumbing, dishwashing, food preparation, cleaning, chef apparel, food display, hood packages, concessions, storage/transportation, and scratch-and-dent), with products sourced from 31 countries. Customer segments include restaurants, hotels, bars and nightclubs, casinos, cruise ships, clubs, and institutional foodservice operations. Named customers are predominantly independent SMB restaurants and bars in the San Diego area, with no enterprise anchor accounts disclosed.

The business operates a multi-channel model combining a physical showroom, field-sales design consultations across San Diego County, inside sales via phone, and an e-commerce website with quote-request functionality. Beyond product distribution, Tableware International generates revenue from complementary service streams: AutoCAD-based commercial kitchen design, hood and fire suppression consultation, equipment leasing arranged through Navitas Credit Corp, shipping and delivery, in-house equipment repair, and bar/draft beer services. Pricing is per-product across a wide range (approximately $2 for smallwares to $15,000+ for major cooking equipment), with leasing available as a financing alternative. An interactive 3D kitchen configurator tool is offered to support customer layout decisions. The company is described as an industry leader since 1986 and is privately held with no disclosed ownership, funding, M&A, or leadership changes in the available data; scale indicators (single showroom, 1-10 reported employees, Southern California service area) point to a small, locally focused operation.

Name

Tableware International Restaurant Design & Supply

Legal name

Tableware International Inc.

Website

https://tifoodservice.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Tableware International is a privately held B2B commercial foodservice equipment and supplies distributor founded in 1986, headquartered in Chula Vista, CA, serving restaurants, hotels, bars, casinos, cruise ships, clubs, and institutions across San Diego County with a 14,900+ SKU catalog, kitchen design, leasing, and repair services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Foodservice Equipment & Supplies Distribution

SIC

Wholesale-Hardware (5072)

akta.pro primary industry

Restaurant & Commercial Kitchen Equipment Wholesale (AFAIALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Food Preparation Equipment & Smallwares Wholesale (AFAIALAK), Bar & Beverage Service Supplies Wholesale (AFAIALAG)

Keywords

• Commercial foodservice equipment
• Restaurant supply distributor
• Commercial kitchen design
• Foodservice equipment repair
• Tabletop and smallwares

Headquarters

HQ city

Chula Vista

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Sale of commercial foodservice equipment and supplies including cooking equipment, refrigeration, tabletop, furniture, smallwares, and accessories through e-commerce and direct sales.
2. Commercial Kitchen Design Services: Professional design and layout services for commercial kitchens including floor plans, plumbing/electrical requirements, equipment specifications, and installation planning.
3. Equipment Leasing: Equipment leasing financing options through Navitas Credit Corp partnership for customers who prefer payment plans over upfront purchases.
4. Repair Services: In-house equipment repair services for commercial cooking equipment, meat processing, and bakery equipment throughout San Diego County.
5. Bar & Draft Beer Services: Custom bar equipment design, installation, walk-in cooler setup, draught beer system maintenance, and beverage dispensing solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Tableware International is a B2B commercial foodservice equipment and supplies distributor founded in 1986, headquartered in Chula Vista, California. The company distributes more than 14,900 SKUs across 17 equipment categories (cooking, refrigeration, furniture, tabletop, smallwares, ice machines, plumbing, dishwashing, food preparation, cleaning, chef apparel, food display, hood packages, concessions, storage, and bar/beverage) sourced from manufacturers in 31 countries. It complements product distribution with professional commercial kitchen design, hood and fire suppression consultation, in-house equipment repair, bar/draft beer services, and equipment leasing through Navitas Credit Corp.

Product overview

Tableware International Restaurant Design & Supply is a B2B commercial foodservice equipment supplier founded in 1986, serving restaurants, hotels, clubs, casinos, cruise ships, and institutions. The company operates as a comprehensive one-stop source for foodservice equipment and supplies, offering over 14,900 products across 17 major equipment categories including Cooking Equipment, Refrigeration, Furniture, Tabletop, Smallwares, Ice Machines, Plumbing, Dish Washing Equipment, Food Preparation, Cleaning & Facility, Chef Apparel, Food Display, Commercial Hood Packages, Concessions & Food Service, and Storage & Transportation. The product portfolio includes approximately 3,053 tabletop items, 2,432 smallwares and kitchen accessories, 2,145 furniture pieces, 1,358 cooking equipment items, 1,302 refrigeration units, 957 beverage and bar items, and numerous other categories. Beyond product sales, the company offers complementary services including Commercial Kitchen Design (providing AutoCAD-based wall plans, floor plans, elevations, plumbing/electrical layouts, and equipment specifications), Hoods & Fire Suppression consultation, Shipping & Delivery, Equipment Repair Center with factory-trained technicians, and Bar & Draft Beer Services. The company also provides an interactive 3D configurator tool and equipment leasing options through Navitas Credit Corp. Their vendor network includes over 75 manufacturers such as Krowne Metal, Tuxton China, Oak Street, John Boos, Rational, Winco, Hoshizaki, True Manufacturing, and Libbey Glass.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cooking Equipment Heavy-duty commercial cooking equipment including broilers, combi ovens, convection ovens, deck ovens, fryers, grills, griddles, hot plates, ranges, and related accessories, distributed to professional kitchens.
• Beverage & Bar Equipment Commercial beverage and bar equipment including bar supplies, bartender tools, beverage dispensers, coffee makers, blenders, juicers, speedrails, and under-bar equipment.
• Refrigeration Equipment Commercial refrigeration equipment including beverage and bar coolers, reach-in units, refrigerated prep tables, ice cream cabinets, undercounter units, and refrigeration accessories.
• Furniture Restaurant furniture including indoor and outdoor commercial furniture, restaurant chairs and stools, tables and bases, booster seats, high chairs, and waitress/hostess stations.
• Tabletop Tabletop products including dinnerware, glassware, flatware, drinkware, mugs, cups, serving trays, platters, cruets, shakers, and tabletop accessories.
• Smallwares & Kitchen Accessories Kitchen smallwares and accessories including cutlery, pots, pans, baking supplies, cutting boards, measuring tools, pizza tools, food prep equipment, and kitchen utensils.
• Ice Machines Commercial ice machines and related products including ice makers, ice bins, ice distribution equipment, and ice making accessories.
• Dish Washing Equipment Commercial dishwashing equipment including dishwashers, glass washers, bus boxes, dish racks, dishtables, dish washing accessories, and grease traps.
• Commercial Hood Packages Complete commercial kitchen exhaust hood systems including concession trailer hood systems and integrated exhaust hood and fan systems.
• Commercial Kitchen Design Services Professional commercial kitchen design and layout services including existing wall plans, new wall plans, floor plans, penetration dimensions, floor penetration plans, elevations, plumbing and electrical layouts, equipment specifications, and quotations.
• Hoods & Fire Suppression Consultation Consultation services for restaurant hood systems and fire suppression systems to ensure safety and compliance for foodservice operations.
• TI Restaurant Equipment Repair Center Factory-trained certified technicians providing in-house repairs for all makes and models of commercial restaurant cooking equipment, meat processing, and bakery equipment throughout San Diego County.
• Bar & Draft Beer Services Custom bar equipment design and installation, walk-in cooler setup, draught beer system maintenance, and beverage dispensing solutions featuring Krowne, Micromatic, Nordic, Glasstender, and Perlick products.
• Showroom Physical showroom in Chula Vista, California featuring a large selection of heavy and light equipment, smallwares, tabletop products, and janitorial supplies for customer inspection and purchasing.
• Equipment Leasing Equipment leasing financing options through Navitas Credit Corp partnership for customers who prefer payment plans over upfront purchases of commercial foodservice equipment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Industry leader since 1986 with products from 31 countries

Named customers8 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered major and minor.

• Krowne MetalmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor vendor partner with 2,730+ products including underbar equipment, bar supplies, sinks, and refrigeration. Featured as Quick Ship vendor for fast delivery.
• WincomajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary vendor partner with extensive product line including smallwares, kitchen accessories, tabletop, furniture, and equipment accessories. Prominently featured brand.
• RationalmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPremium vendor partner specializing in combi ovens with 184+ products. Featured with live demonstrations at company events.
• HoshizakimajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIce machines and refrigeration vendor partner with 166+ products including ice makers, ice bins, and commercial ice equipment.
• American MetalcraftmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDiverse vendor partner with 601+ products including display equipment, tabletop, smallwares, and pizza tools.
• Tuxton ChinamajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTabletop/dinnerware vendor with 1,835+ products including china, mugs, and serving accessories.
• True ManufacturingmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRefrigeration equipment vendor with 91+ products including reach-in units, undercounter refrigeration, and prep tables.
• Libbey GlassminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlassware vendor partner with 228+ products including drinkware, glassware, and tabletop accessories. Featured in In-stock products.
• Atosa USAmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommercial refrigeration and equipment vendor with 286+ products. Featured in Quick Ship program and commercial hood packages.
• VollrathmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEquipment and tabletop vendor featured in promotions with 20% discount at TI Spring Clearance Sale. Products include servingware, cookware, and smallwares.
• John BoosmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommercial kitchen equipment and work surfaces vendor with 386+ products including stainless steel tables, sinks, and cutting boards.
• Oak StreetmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommercial furniture vendor with 2,014+ products including outdoor furniture, tables, and chairs. Featured in promotions with 20% off outdoor furniture.
• BarflyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBar supplies and bartender tools vendor with 204+ products including glass washers, ice bins, and bar accessories.
• Uniworld Foodservice EquipmentminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEquipment vendor with 239+ products including cooking equipment, food preparation, and storage solutions.
• BlodgettminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommercial oven vendor featured in Quick Ship program with 14+ products including convection ovens.
• Adcraft - Admiral Craft EquipmentminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEquipment vendor with 60+ products including charbroilers, griddles, hotplates, and refrigeration equipment.
• CMA DishmachinesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDishwashing equipment vendor with 7+ products including door-type dishwashers and glasswashers.
• Ice-O-MaticminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIce equipment vendor with 24+ products including ice machines and ice bins. Featured in Quick Ship program.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Boelter Companies: Foodservice equipment and supplies distributor offering design, equipment, and smallwares to restaurants, hospitality, and institutional clients. Overlaps with TI's consultative commercial kitchen design and equipment offering.
• Tundra Restaurant Supply: Online wholesale foodservice equipment and supplies retailer. Direct competitor in e-commerce-driven distribution of cooking equipment, refrigeration, smallwares, and tabletop.
• Webstaurant Store: The largest online commercial foodservice equipment and supplies retailer in the U.S. Direct competitor to Tableware International across cooking equipment, tabletop, smallwares, and refrigeration, with a much larger national catalog and e-commerce scale.
• Edward Don & Company: One of the largest U.S. distributors of foodservice equipment, supplies, and furniture to operators and institutions. Closest large-scale comparable in terms of full-service design + supply + equipment model.
• KaTom Restaurant Supply: Online-focused foodservice equipment and supply distributor serving restaurants, schools, and institutions. Direct competitor on the same product categories as TI, with similar consultative sales approach and broader geographic reach.
• Restaurant Depot: Wholesale foodservice supplier with membership-based warehouse stores selling restaurant equipment, supplies, and food. Competes with TI on equipment, smallwares, and tabletop, but operates at national scale through physical cash-and-carry locations.

Broad incumbents

• Wasserstrom: Long-established broad-line distributor of restaurant equipment, supplies, and smallwares with a national footprint. Serves as a larger incumbent comparable given similar product breadth and customer segments.

Emerging players

• The Restaurant Store: Cash-and-carry restaurant supply chain growing rapidly across the U.S. Provides restaurant operators with equipment and supplies in a hybrid showroom/warehouse format, partially overlapping TI's commercial customer base.

Regional players

• Bargreen Ellingson: Foodservice equipment and supplies distributor primarily serving the Pacific Northwest with design, supply, and installation services. Regional comparable given TI's Southern California focus and similar service mix.
• Ace Mart Restaurant Supply: Restaurant supply retailer with showrooms concentrated in Texas. Comparable business model (showroom + commercial sales + design services) but geographically distinct from TI's California footprint.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

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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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