Walkincooler Warehouse

What Walkincooler Warehouse does

Walkincooler Warehouse (legal name: WalkIn Cooler Food Service Supply Company) is a privately held commercial foodservice equipment retailer founded in 1970 by CEO AJ as a one-man operation in Manhattan and now headquartered in Catskill, New York. The company distributes a multi-brand catalog of commercial refrigeration and specialty foodservice equipment, anchored by its own registered Mr. Winter® walk-in cooler and freezer line and complemented by third-party brands including Migali (reach-in refrigerators and freezers, glass-door merchandisers), Inoksan (electric and gas gyro machines, electric gyro knives), Ampto (slush machines, soft-serve ice cream machines), and MAXX COLD (reach-in refrigerators). Underlying product technology includes walk-in units with tongue-and-groove panel construction, EC motors, R-404 refrigerant systems, 26-gauge Galvalume finishes, and 5-year compressor warranties meeting EISA 2007 and US D.O.E. efficiency standards, while reach-in units carry stainless steel construction, forced-air refrigeration, and Energy Star ratings.

The business operates a direct-to-consumer and direct-to-SMB model with two intertwined go-to-market motions: an e-commerce storefront (walkincoolerwarehouse.com) listing standardized unit pricing for walk-in coolers ($7,200-$9,500), walk-in freezers ($9,200-$11,500), reach-in refrigerators ($2,111-$4,374), reach-in freezers ($2,552-$5,468), and glass-door merchandisers ($1,242-$8,004), plus phone-based specialist sales (845-315-6048) for custom sizing from "broom closet to football field" configurations. Revenue is generated through one-time hardware sales and custom design/professional services, supplemented by Navitas Credit customer financing. Distribution is fulfilled from multiple U.S. warehouses with free shipping on orders of two or more items, and the company serves customers across the United States, Canada, South America, and the Caribbean. Primary customers are restaurants and food-service SMBs requiring reliable cold storage, custom sizing for constrained spaces, quick delivery, and competitive pricing.

Name

Walkincooler Warehouse

Legal name

WalkIn Cooler Food Service Supply Company

Website

https://walkincoolerwarehouse.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Walkincooler Warehouse is a privately held, 50-plus-year-old U.S. e-commerce and direct-sales distributor of commercial refrigeration and foodservice equipment — anchored by its own Mr. Winter walk-in cooler/freezer line and multi-brand Migali, Inoksan, Ampto, and MAXX COLD products — serving SMB restaurants across the U.S., Canada, South America, and the Caribbean.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Refrigeration Equipment

NAICS

Refrigeration Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42374), Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415)

SIC

Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580), Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Wholesale-Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (5080)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHSAOAJAB

Walk-In Cooler Service & Repair

Home & Personal Services/Plumbing, Electrical & HVAC Services/Refrigeration & Walk-In Cooler Service

SECONDARYHSAOAJAC

Walk-In Freezer Service & Repair

Home & Personal Services/Plumbing, Electrical & HVAC Services/Refrigeration & Walk-In Cooler Service

SECONDARYHSAOAJAG

Compressor, Condenser & Evaporator Service

Home & Personal Services/Plumbing, Electrical & HVAC Services/Refrigeration & Walk-In Cooler Service

Keywords

• Commercial refrigeration equipment
• Walk-in coolers
• Walk-in freezers
• Foodservice equipment supply
• Restaurant refrigeration

Headquarters

HQ city

Catskill

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: One-time sale of commercial refrigeration equipment including walk-in coolers, walk-in freezers, reach-in refrigerators/freezers, glass door merchandisers, and specialty equipment like gyro machines and ice cream machines. Revenue is generated from product sales at listed prices with occasional financing options.
2. Custom Design Services: Custom walk-in cooler design services from broom closet to football field sizes. Consultation and special ordering from manufacturers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Walkincooler Warehouse is a distributor and retailer of commercial refrigeration and foodservice equipment, selling walk-in coolers, walk-in freezers, reach-in refrigerators and freezers, glass door merchandisers, and specialty foodservice equipment (gyro machines, slush and soft serve ice cream machines). The company provides custom walk-in cooler design services from broom closet to football field dimensions, ships from multiple U.S. warehouses, and offers financing through Navitas Credit.

Product overview

Walkincooler Warehouse is a restaurant equipment supplier offering a comprehensive portfolio of refrigeration and foodservice products. The core offering consists of Mr. Winter walk-in coolers and freezers in various sizes, complemented by an extensive range of commercial refrigeration including Migali reach-in refrigerators and freezers, glass door merchandisers in both refrigerator and freezer configurations. The company also supplies specialty foodservice equipment such as Inoksan and PDG gyro machines (both gas and electric variants), Ampto slush and soft serve ice cream machines, and related accessories like electric gyro knives. Products span walk-in units, reach-in units, display merchandisers, and specialty cooking equipment, with brands including Mr. Winter, Migali, Inoksan, PDG, Ampto, and MAXX COLD. The company operates on a custom-order model, offering both standard sizes and custom configurations from broom closet to football field dimensions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mr. Winter Walk-In Coolers Commercial walk-in coolers available in standard sizes from 6'x6' up to 8'x10' with custom configurations available. Units feature EC motors, 5-year compressor warranties, Quick-Ship eligibility, self-closing hinges, automatic door closers, interior safety releases, 26-gauge galvalume exteriors, and R-404 refrigerant systems. Designed for commercial cold storage in restaurants, food service establishments, and commercial kitchens.
• Walk-In Freezers Commercial walk-in freezers available in standard sizes from 6'x6' to 8'x10'. Units feature EC motors, 5-year compressor warranties, Mr. Winter covers, tongue-and-groove panel construction, and recommended remote refrigeration systems. Designed for sub-zero commercial frozen storage in food service and commercial operations.
• Migali Reach-In Refrigerators Commercial reach-in refrigerators under the Migali brand with capacities ranging from 23 cu/ft (single door) to 72 cu/ft (three-door). Features include stainless steel construction, forced air refrigeration, digital temperature control, and Energy Star certifications. Sourced from Migali Industries, an American family company since 1955.
• Migali Reach-In Freezers Commercial reach-in freezers under the Migali brand with capacities of 23 cu/ft (single door), 49 cu/ft (two-door), and 72 cu/ft (three-door). Features include stainless steel construction, forced air refrigeration, digital controllers, and auto-defrost options.
• Migali Glass Door Merchandiser Refrigerators Migali glass door merchandiser refrigerators for retail display applications, with capacities ranging from 2 cu/ft to 72 cu/ft. Features include LED interior lighting, forced air refrigeration, bottom-mount compressors, and Energy Star ratings.
• Migali Glass Door Merchandiser Freezers Migali glass door merchandiser freezers for retail display, with capacities from 23 cu/ft to 72 cu/ft and temperature ranges of -10°F to 0°F. Features include LED interior lighting and forced air refrigeration systems.
• Inoksan Electric Gyro Machines Inoksan PDE-series electric gyro machines with 9 to 15 burners, featuring Robax Glass technology and meat capacities ranging from 20 to 200 lbs. Used for cooking gyros, doner, shawarma, and tacos al pastor in restaurants and Mediterranean/Mediterranean-style foodservice operations.
• Inoksan Gas Gyro Machines Inoksan PDG-series gas gyro machines with 2 to 10 burners (including 2-4 double-burner configurations on PDG-102 series), featuring patented Robax Glass technology for cooking gyros, doner, shawarma, and tacos al pastor. Used in restaurants and specialty Mediterranean/Mediterranean-style foodservice operations.
• Ampto Soft Serve Ice Cream Machine Single-bowl soft serve ice cream machine manufactured by Ampto with 1.5 gallon capacity, stainless steel construction, and a 45-60 minute freezing cycle. Used by ice cream shops, restaurants, and foodservice operators offering soft-serve desserts.
• Ampto Slush Machine Double-bowl slush machine manufactured by Ampto with 3-gallon capacity per bowl, independent tank operation, and a double mixing system designed to prevent ice accumulation. Used by convenience stores, cafes, and foodservice operators serving frozen beverages.
• Electric Gyro Knives Electric gyro knives manufactured by Inoksan in T90 (90mm blade) and T120 (120mm blade) models for precision slicing of gyro, shawarma, and doner meat.
• Gyro Cone Knife 21-inch flexible gyro cone knife with rubber super grip for precision slicing of gyro meat. Used as an accessory by Mediterranean and gyro-sandwich restaurants.
• MAXX COLD Single Door Reach-In Refrigerator Single door top-mount reach-in refrigerator under the MAXX COLD brand with 23 cu/ft capacity, measuring 27"W x 31"D x 83"H, intended for commercial kitchens and foodservice operations.

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Migali IndustriescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMigali Industries is an American family company since 1955. Walkincooler Warehouse distributes a wide range of Migali products including reach-in refrigerators, reach-in freezers, and glass door merchandisers. Multiple Migali models are listed in the product catalog with pricing.
• InoksancoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInoksan is a manufacturer of commercial cooking equipment. Walkincooler Warehouse distributes Inoksan gyro machines, electric gyro knives, and related equipment. Multiple Inoksan PDG and PDE series products are featured in the catalog.
• AmptocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAmpto is a manufacturer of food service equipment. Walkincooler Warehouse distributes Ampto slush machines and soft serve ice cream machines.
• MAXX COLDcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWalkincooler Warehouse distributes MAXX COLD products including reach-in refrigerators like the Single Door Top Mount model.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Restaurant Depot: Membership-based cash-and-carry foodservice wholesaler with hundreds of U.S. locations. Overlaps with Walkincooler Warehouse on refrigeration and restaurant equipment but operates at vastly greater scale and breadth, including broad-line foodservice distribution.
• US Foods: Large public broadline foodservice distributor also selling equipment, disposables, and smallwares to restaurant operators. Tangentially comparable as an equipment-channel competitor; much broader in foodservice and supply chain scale.

Direct peers

• Chef's Deal: Online commercial restaurant equipment retailer with emphasis on refrigeration, cooking, and custom-design consultations for SMB food operators. Mirrors the e-commerce + advisory sales model with custom sizing services.
• Tundra Restaurant Supply: Online-first restaurant equipment distributor with broad catalog including refrigeration, cooking, and foodservice supplies. Direct e-commerce competitor serving similar SMB restaurant buyer profile with price-led positioning.
• WebstaurantStore: The largest online restaurant supply retailer in the U.S., selling commercial refrigeration, cooking equipment, and tabletop via direct e-commerce with multi-warehouse fulfillment. Directly comparable to Walkincooler Warehouse's e-commerce + phone sales model and product breadth, but at substantially larger scale.
• The Restaurant Store: Smaller-format cash-and-carry restaurant supply retailer under the Smart Foodservice umbrella. Comparable in its vertical focus on independent restaurant operators and broad refrigeration/cooking SKU coverage, though primarily physical-footprint-driven.
• Mission Restaurant Supply: Specialty online distributor of commercial restaurant equipment, including commercial refrigeration and cooking lines. Shares the same SMB-restaurant target buyer and consultative phone-sales approach.
• KaTom Restaurant Supply: Knoxville-based online and catalog restaurant equipment distributor serving SMB food operators across the U.S. Overlaps directly on walk-in coolers, reach-ins, and specialty cooking equipment sales via e-commerce and phone consults.

Others

• Hoshizaki America: Manufacturer of commercial ice machines, refrigerators, and related commercial kitchen equipment. Comparable product line at the equipment-spec level; serves as both a potential supplier and adjacent competitor in the foodservice equipment space.
• True Manufacturing: Manufacturer of commercial refrigeration (reach-ins, prep tables, display cases) supplying many U.S. distributors. Not a direct sales competitor but a key supply chain counterpart and adjacent ecosystem participant in the same product category.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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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

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