What RM Gastro does

RM Gastro is a Czech manufacturer and B2B distributor of professional gastronomic equipment, founded in 1994 by Jan Richter and Ladislav Mrkvička and headquartered in Prague with a 7,700 m² production plant in Veselí nad Lužnicí. The company sells under two complementary brands — RM, a premium line with a 36-month warranty, full service package, and proprietary technologies including the MeteoSystem humidity-control combi-oven feature, Drop-In/Monoblock systems (RM 700 and RM 900 series), durable chrome grill surfaces, sliding shelving systems, and RM-branded cleaning chemistry; and REDFOX, a value line with a 12-month warranty targeting smaller operators. Products span cooking appliances (boiling tops, ranges, fry tops, chargrills, fryers, pasta cookers, bain maries, multifunctional pans, convection ovens), refrigeration and blast-chilling, dishwashers, shelving, and specialty items.

The company generates revenue exclusively through B2B channels: direct enterprise field sales with dedicated gastro advisors, designers, and service technicians; a 2023-launched B2B ordering portal (b2b.rmgastro.com); an international distributor/reseller network reaching more than 50 countries; and physical showrooms for product demonstration. Pricing is quotation-based with 30-day payment terms, and there is no public price list. Go-to-market is reinforced by trade show participation (HOST Milan, FOR GASTRO & HOTEL), culinary events, staff training, and a nationwide service operation in the Czech Republic that resolves 90% of common service issues within 48 hours and stocks 90% of parts.

RM Gastro serves two primary customer segments — medium-to-large gastro operations (hotels, school canteens, factory catering, fast-food chains) via the RM brand and smaller hotels, restaurants, pizzerias, bistros, and canteens via REDFOX — supplemented by catering advisory and kitchen-project design services. The company operates branches in the Czech Republic, Slovakia (since 1999), and Poland (since 2005), with a new French branch planned for 2025, and holds a strategic partnership with AKC ČR as general supplier and main technology partner for that network. Ownership remains with the two founders and is structured through multiple legal entities including the primary RM GASTRO EU SE.

Name

RM Gastro

Legal name

RM GASTRO EU SE

Website

https://rmgastro.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

RM Gastro is a Czech manufacturer of professional kitchen equipment, founded in 1994 and selling under the RM premium and REDFOX value brands through direct B2B sales, a partner portal, and distributors to restaurants, hotels, canteens, and catering operators across 50+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Kitchen Equipment

NAICS

Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341)

SIC

Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment, Nec (3569)

akta.pro primary industry

Restaurant & Commercial Kitchen Equipment Wholesale (AFAIALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Commercial Cooking Equipment & Parts Wholesale (AFAIALAJ), Food Preparation Equipment & Smallwares Wholesale (AFAIALAK)

Keywords

• Professional kitchen equipment
• Commercial gastronomy appliances
• Stainless steel cooking equipment
• Food service manufacturing
• Restaurant kitchen solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Horni Pocernice

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Gastronomy Equipment Sales: RM Gastro generates revenue primarily through the manufacture and sale of professional gastronomy equipment under two brands: RM (premium, high-end equipment) and REDFOX (functional, cost-effective equipment). Products include cooking appliances, refrigeration, washing systems, and kitchen accessories sold through direct sales and distributor networks to commercial food service operations globally.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

RM Gastro manufactures and sells professional gastronomy equipment under two brands — RM (premium) and REDFOX (value) — through its own 7,700 m² plant in Veselí nad Lužnicí, Czech Republic. The product range spans cooking stations, oven ranges, combi ovens, fryers, pasta cookers, chargrills, bain maries, multifunctional pans, blast chillers, refrigeration, professional dishwashers, shelving systems, and drop-in monoblock kitchen blocks for commercial kitchens. The company sells to over 50 countries through direct enterprise sales, a B2B partner portal, distributor networks, and showrooms, supported by nationwide service operations in the Czech Republic.

Product overview

RM Gastro operates two distinct product brands serving the professional gastronomic equipment market: RM (premium brand) and REDFOX (value brand). RM Gastro manufactures and sells professional kitchen equipment including cooking stations, ranges, ovens, fryers, pasta cookers, grills, bain marie systems, cooling and refrigeration units, dishwashers, pizza equipment, preparation machines (slicers, meat mincers, vegetable shredders), bar equipment, and specialty items. The company maintains its own manufacturing facility in Veselí nad Lužnicí, Czech Republic, and exports to over 50 countries worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RM: Premium professional gastronomic equipment brand offering world-class kitchen solutions for real professionals. RM products guarantee reliability, first-class quality, and comprehensive service support. Target segment: medium to large gastro operations, hotel kitchens, school canteens, factory catering, and fast-food chains.
• REDFOX

Products and services

• RM Professional Gastronomy Equipment Premium professional kitchen equipment line offering outstanding performance, advanced functionality, innovation, and modern design. RM products guarantee professional solutions emphasizing time-saving, efficiency, optimal performance, superior durability, and comprehensive sales and after-sales service, with a 36-month warranty. Targeted at medium and large gastro operations, hotel kitchens, school canteens, and fast food chains. Includes boiling tops, oven ranges, fry top griddles, chargrills, fryers, pasta cookers, bain maries, multifunctional pans, combi convection ovens with MeteoSystem, blast chillers, cooling systems, dishwashers, shelving systems, and drop-in monoblock kitchen systems (RM 700 and RM 900 series).
• REDFOX Professional Gastronomy Equipment Functional and practical kitchen technologies with high utility value, delivering European quality at competitive prices. REDFOX equipment is ideal for smaller hotels, restaurants, pizzerias, fast food establishments, bistros, canteens, and other catering operations, with a 12-month warranty. Covers the same functional equipment categories as RM (cooking, refrigeration, washing, storage) at a more accessible price point.
• RM Gastro Professional Advisory and Design Services Comprehensive advisory offering including professional catering consulting, menu design assistance, equipment demonstrations, proper maintenance guidance, and staff training by professional chefs. Also includes kitchen project design from study through implementation for building permits, supported by gastro advisors, designers, and service technicians. Sold alongside equipment to commercial gastronomy customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% of parts kept in stock
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• AKC ČRcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRM Gastro serves as the general supplier (generální dodavatel) and main technology partner (hlavní technologický partner) of gastronomy technologies for AKC ČR. This is a flagship partnership where RM Gastro provides comprehensive kitchen technology solutions for the AKC ČR network.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Middleby Corporation: US-based global manufacturer of commercial kitchen equipment through a portfolio of acquired brands. Competes in many of the same product categories (cooking, refrigeration, dishwashing) and customer segments as RM Gastro, with a multi-brand portfolio strategy analogous to RM/REDFOX.
• Electrolux Professional: Global Swedish-headquartered manufacturer of professional kitchen and laundry equipment serving restaurants, hotels, and institutions. Directly comparable product portfolio (cooking, refrigeration, dishwashing) and customer base, but at significantly larger scale than RM Gastro.
• Bartscher: German manufacturer and distributor of professional kitchen equipment for the catering and gastronomy sector. Most directly comparable European peer to RM Gastro in terms of mid-sized scale, product breadth, and dual premium/value positioning.
• Winterhalter: German specialist manufacturer of commercial dishwashing systems and cleaning chemistry for professional kitchens. Closely comparable to RM Gastro's dishwasher and proprietary cleaning chemistry (RM Clean+/Rinse+/Grill+/Scale+) product lines.
• Hobart (Illinois Tool Works): US-based manufacturer of commercial food preparation equipment including cooking, dishwashing, and refrigeration. Overlaps directly with RM Gastro's commercial kitchen equipment portfolio and serves restaurants, hotels, and institutions.
• Ali Group: Italian-owned global leader in commercial foodservice equipment with brands including Bertos, Roller Grill, and Scotsman. Directly comparable product portfolio (cooking equipment, refrigeration, smallwares) and customer segments, operating a similar multi-brand strategy at much larger scale.
• Hoshizaki: Japanese manufacturer of commercial refrigeration, ice machines, and dispensers for the foodservice industry. Overlaps with RM Gastro's blast chillers and commercial refrigeration lines and serves similar HoReCa customers globally.
• MKN: German specialist manufacturer of professional cooking equipment for commercial kitchens. Directly comparable to RM Gastro's RM-brand premium cooking line, serving similar hotel and restaurant kitchens in Central and Western Europe.
• Rational AG: German specialist manufacturer of combi ovens for professional kitchens. Directly overlaps with RM Gastro's combi oven product line and commercial gastronomy customer base, and operates MeteoSystem-style humidity controls analogous to RM's MeteoSystém.

Regional players

• Tecnoinox: French manufacturer of stainless steel professional kitchen equipment. Comparable to RM Gastro's premium RM product line in cooking and modular kitchen systems, primarily serving the French market — making it a regional peer given RM Gastro's planned France branch in 2025.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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