Arctic Restaurant Service & Supply

What Arctic Restaurant Service & Supply does

Arctic Restaurant Service & Supply is a family-owned commercial foodservice equipment distributor and service provider founded in 1973 and headquartered at 1520 Island Ford Road in Madisonville, Kentucky. The company sells commercial cooking equipment (fryers, griddles, ranges, ovens, steamers, kettles), commercial refrigeration units, restaurant supplies, and parts from more than 25 manufacturer brands including Vulcan, Duke, Blodgett, Henny Penny, True Manufacturing, Victory Refrigeration, and Delfield. It also rents refrigerated trailers with delivery within a 60-mile radius, and provides preventative maintenance, installation, repair, retrofit, and 24/7 emergency service delivered by licensed, insured, factory-trained technicians (each with over 5 years of experience) holding HVAC Master License HM06616.

Name

Arctic Restaurant Service & Supply

Legal name

Arctic Restaurant Service & Supply

Website

https://arcticrestaurantsolutions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Family-owned commercial kitchen equipment distributor and service provider, founded 1973, serving restaurants, hotels, schools, healthcare, and food trucks across Western Kentucky and the Tri-State Area (KY, IN, IL, TN) from Madisonville, KY.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Foodservice Equipment

NAICS

Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341)

SIC

Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580), Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040)

akta.pro primary industry

Refrigeration & Cold-Chain Equipment Service (IMAIABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Temperature-Controlled Foodservice/Institutional Supply Wholesale (AFAIAHAK), Catering Equipment, Rentals & Setup (Non-decor) (HSACAGAL)

Keywords

• Commercial kitchen equipment
• Commercial refrigeration services
• Restaurant equipment supply
• Refrigerated trailer rentals
• Foodservice equipment repair

Headquarters

HQ city

Madisonville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sale of commercial cooking equipment (fryers, griddles, gas and electric ranges, ovens, steamers, kettles), commercial refrigeration units, restaurant kitchen equipment, food storage and shelving, smallwares and utensils, tabletop and serving items. Brands include Vulcan, Duke, Blodgett, Henny Penny, True Manufacturing, Victory Refrigeration, Delfield, Cleveland, Berkel, Serv-Ware, and others.
2. Service & Maintenance: Commercial refrigeration services including preventative maintenance, installation, repair, upgrades and retrofits. Emergency repair services available 24/7. Refrigerated trailer rental services for short-term and long-term needs. Delivery and setup services for refrigerated trailers.
3. Refrigerated Trailer Rentals: Rental of refrigerated trailers for events, food truck overflow storage, and seasonal demands. Minimum 3-day rental period. Free delivery within 60 miles for refrigerated trailers.
4. Parts & Accessories Sales: Sale of replacement parts and accessories for commercial kitchen equipment. Special orders available with typical 3-4 business day delivery. Broad inventory of parts for major brands.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Arctic Restaurant Service & Supply sells commercial cooking and refrigeration equipment and restaurant supplies, and provides installation, preventative maintenance, repair, emergency service, and refrigerated trailer rentals to food service operators. Customers include restaurants, hotels, schools, healthcare facilities, food trucks, and catering companies across Western Kentucky and the Tri-State Area (KY, IN, IL, TN), served through on-site consultations, factory-trained technicians, and manufacturer-authorized warranty service.

Product overview

Arctic Restaurant Service & Supply is a family-owned restaurant equipment supplier and service provider serving Western Kentucky and surrounding areas since 1973. The company operates as a one-stop-shop offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services for commercial kitchens. Their core product lines include commercial cooking equipment (fryers, griddles, ranges, ovens, steamers, kettles) from brands like Vulcan, Duke, Blodgett, and Henny Penny; commercial refrigeration equipment and supplies from True Manufacturing, Victory Refrigeration, and Delfield; and refrigerated trailer rentals for mobile cold storage needs. Services encompass commercial refrigeration installation, maintenance, and repair; 24/7 emergency repair services; planned maintenance programs; and parts & accessories. The company also provides a full range of restaurant supplies including kitchen equipment, food storage solutions, smallwares, utensils, and tabletop items. All services are delivered by factory-trained, licensed technicians with over 5 years of industry experience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commercial Cooking Equipment Commercial-grade cooking appliances including fryers, griddles, gas and electric ranges, ovens, steamers, and kettles from brands such as Vulcan, Duke, Blodgett, and Henny Penny, sold to restaurants, hotels, schools, and healthcare food service operations.
• Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Commercial refrigeration units including reach-in coolers and freezers, walk-ins, and related supplies from brands such as True Manufacturing, Victory Refrigeration, and Delfield, sold to food service operators.
• Refrigerated Trailer Rentals Mobile cold storage rentals for events, food truck overflow, kitchen renovations, and seasonal demand, with a minimum 3-day rental period, delivery and setup services, and free delivery within 60 miles.
• Commercial Refrigeration Services Sales, installation, preventative maintenance, repair, and upgrades/retrofits for commercial refrigeration systems, delivered by factory-trained, licensed technicians.
• Emergency Repair Services 24/7 emergency repair services for restaurant and commercial kitchen equipment to minimize downtime and keep food service operations running.
• Preventative Maintenance Plans Customized planned maintenance programs designed to keep equipment running smoothly, extend equipment lifespan, and prevent costly breakdowns for food service operators.
• Parts & Accessories Replacement parts and accessories for major commercial kitchen equipment brands, with special ordering available for hard-to-find items typically delivered in 3-4 business days.
• Restaurant Supply Full range of restaurant supplies including commercial kitchen equipment, food storage and shelving, smallwares and utensils, and tabletop and serving items from brands such as Cleveland, Berkel, and Serv-Ware.

Quantifiable outcome

• Typically 3-4 business day response time for service and delivery
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

27 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and standard.

• ISC Buying GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorISC Buying Group is an industry buying group based in Plantation, FL. Arctic Restaurant Service & Supply is a member, providing access to group purchasing power, broader product selection, and competitive pricing through collective buying arrangements with manufacturers and suppliers.
• CFESA Trade AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCFESA (Commercial Food Equipment Service Association) is a trade association for commercial food equipment service companies. Arctic Restaurant Service & Supply is a member, indicating industry recognition and adherence to professional standards. Membership provides networking, training resources, and industry best practices.
• True ManufacturingcoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized warranty provider for True Manufacturing commercial refrigeration products. Technicians are factory-trained to service True Manufacturing equipment. Represents a key brand partnership for refrigeration sales and service.
• Manitowoc IcemajorTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized warranty provider for Manitowoc Ice products. Factory-trained technicians service Manitowoc ice machines and related equipment.
• Vulcan - DukemajorTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized service provider for Vulcan and Duke commercial cooking equipment. Carries and sells Vulcan and Duke products including ranges, ovens, and fryers.
• BlodgettmajorTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized warranty provider and product partner for Blodgett commercial ovens and cooking equipment.
• Henny PennymajorTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized warranty provider and product partner for Henny Penny commercial cooking equipment including fryers and holding cabinets.
• Victory RefrigerationmajorTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized warranty provider for Victory Refrigeration products, providing sales, installation, and maintenance services.
• DelfieldmajorTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized warranty provider for Delfield refrigeration and food service equipment. Products include reach-in coolers, freezers, and prep tables.
• ClevelandstandardTechnology or IntegrationCarries Cleveland commercial cooking and steam equipment products including kettles and steamers.
• BerkelstandardTechnology or IntegrationCarries Berkel food slicers and food service equipment products.
• FrymasterstandardTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized service partner for Frymaster commercial fryers and cooking equipment.
• Turbo ChefstandardTechnology or IntegrationCarries Turbo Chef high-speed ovens and cooking equipment.
• Serv-WarestandardTechnology or IntegrationCarries Serv-Ware food service equipment and supplies products.
• ScotsmanstandardTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized service provider for Scotsman ice machine products.
• Bunn-O-MaticstandardTechnology or IntegrationCarries Bunn-O-Matic beverage equipment including coffee makers and dispensers.
• SouthbendstandardTechnology or IntegrationCarries Southbend commercial cooking and kitchen equipment products.
• Baker's PridestandardTechnology or IntegrationCarries Baker's Pride commercial ovens and baking equipment.
• Turbo AirstandardTechnology or IntegrationCarries Turbo Air commercial refrigeration products including reach-in coolers and freezers.
• Middleby MarshallstandardTechnology or IntegrationCarries Middleby Marshall conveyor ovens and cooking equipment.
• JacksonstandardTechnology or IntegrationCarries Jackson commercial dishwashers and warewashing equipment.
• Electro FreezestandardTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized service provider for Electro Freeze frozen dessert equipment.
• StoeltingstandardTechnology or IntegrationCarries Stoelting frozen dessert and beverage equipment.
• AmanastandardTechnology or IntegrationCarries Amana commercial microwave ovens and cooking equipment.
• Start MfgstandardTechnology or IntegrationCarries Start Mfg food service equipment products.
• American Dish ServicestandardTechnology or IntegrationCarries American Dish Service commercial warewashing equipment.
• ToastmasterstandardTechnology or IntegrationCarries Toastmaster cooking and warming equipment.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Central Restaurant Products: Indianapolis-based commercial restaurant equipment and supplies distributor serving the Midwest. Directly comparable to Arctic in product categories (cooking equipment, refrigeration, supplies) and customer segments (restaurants, schools, healthcare, caterers).
• Bargreen Ellingson: Pacific Northwest foodservice equipment, supplies, and design company serving restaurants, hospitality, healthcare, and schools. Closely comparable to Arctic in vertical mix and one-stop-shop model combining equipment sales, supplies, and design services.
• Johnson Equipment Company: Texas-based commercial kitchen equipment and refrigeration sales/service company. Comparable to Arctic in business model (equipment sales plus installation, maintenance, and repair services) and customer base across restaurants and institutional foodservice.
• Boelter Companies: Regional commercial kitchen equipment, smallwares, and design supplier serving restaurants, hotels, schools, and healthcare in the Upper Midwest. Closely comparable to Arctic in product mix (cooking equipment, refrigeration, supplies) and vertical customer segmentation, though operating in a different geography.
• Mission Restaurant Supply: Texas-based restaurant supply store chain carrying commercial kitchen equipment, refrigeration, smallwares, and tabletop items. Comparable to Arctic in product categories and SMB restaurant customer focus, with a multi-store retail distribution model.
• Ace Mart Restaurant Supply: Texas-based restaurant equipment and supply company with multiple locations serving restaurants, schools, and healthcare. Comparable to Arctic in multi-store regional supply model and broad equipment/supplies portfolio, though operating in a different geography.

Broad incumbents

• Restaurant Depot: Cash-and-carry wholesale foodservice distributor with hundreds of locations nationwide. Competes with Arctic's supplies and smallwares offering at lower price points for SMB restaurant customers, though without the local service relationship model.
• Edward Don & Company: One of the largest foodservice equipment, supplies, and design distributors in the U.S., headquartered in Illinois. Comparable to Arctic as a broad-line commercial kitchen equipment distributor and service provider serving restaurants and institutional foodservice, but at significantly greater national scale.
• TriMark USA: Large national foodservice equipment, supplies, and design company. Comparable as a full-service provider of commercial kitchen equipment, refrigeration, and supplies to restaurants and institutional foodservice, operating at much larger scale than Arctic.
• Webstaurant Store: Largest online restaurant supply retailer in the U.S., part of Clark Associates. Competes with Arctic on the equipment and smallwares side with much broader selection and lower transaction friction, but lacks Arctic's local field-service and installation capabilities.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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