Continental Restaurant Supply

What Continental Restaurant Supply does

Continental Restaurant & Bar Supply is a privately held B2B distributor of commercial foodservice equipment, supplies, and furniture, founded in 1964 and currently under second-generation family ownership. Operating from a single showroom and headquarters at 412 Jerusalem Ave, Hempstead, NY, the company serves hospitality operators including hotels, country clubs, restaurants, night clubs, and bars across New York City, Nassau and Suffolk Counties, Florida, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Its offering spans 13 product categories (cooking equipment, refrigeration, fryers, kitchenware, glassware, tabletop china, stainless flatware, dining room supplies, restaurant furniture, food transport, warewashing, counter equipment, and maintenance supplies) sourced from 52 branded manufacturer partnerships including Cambro, Libbey, Rational AG, True Manufacturing, Vollrath, and Waring Commercial.

The company's go-to-market is sales-led and relationship-driven: pricing is quote-based rather than publicly disclosed, transactions originate from inbound phone, email, and in-person showroom visits, and the business augments product distribution with delivery services, custom fabrication, and equipment leasing. Marketing is concentrated in a single digital channel (consupplies.com) plus the physical showroom open Monday-Friday. No e-commerce transaction functionality, mobile applications, API integrations, or AI/automation capabilities are disclosed. The company has 7 employees and no subsidiaries, parent entity, or institutional investment.

The business model is straightforward hardware distribution with adjacency-based service revenue (custom fabrication, leasing). Customer relationships are vertical-segmented across the hospitality industry rather than concentrated in any single named account, and the geographic mix combines a dense regional base (NY metro) with selected long-distance delivery accounts in three external markets. There is no public revenue, no external funding history, and no disclosed M&A or leadership changes beyond the generational ownership transition.

Name

Continental Restaurant Supply

Legal name

Continental Restaurant & Bar Supply

Website

https://consupplies.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Continental Restaurant & Bar Supply is a family-owned B2B distributor founded in 1964, selling commercial foodservice equipment, supplies, and furniture from 52 brands to hotels, restaurants, bars, country clubs, and nightclubs across New York, Florida, Mexico, and the Caribbean.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Foodservice Equipment & Supplies Distribution

NAICS

Furniture and Home Furnishing Merchant Wholesalers (4232)

SIC

Wholesale-Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (5080), Wholesale-Furniture & Home Furnishings (5020)

akta.pro primary industry

Restaurant & Commercial Kitchen Equipment Wholesale (AFAIALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Commercial Cooking Equipment & Parts Wholesale (AFAIALAJ), Bar & Beverage Service Supplies Wholesale (AFAIALAG)

Keywords

• Restaurant equipment supply
• Commercial kitchen supplies
• Foodservice distribution
• Bar and glassware supplies
• Hospitality equipment dealer

Headquarters

HQ city

Hempstead

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Revenue generated from the sale of restaurant and bar equipment, supplies, and accessories including cooking equipment, refrigeration, kitchenware, furniture, glassware, china, flatware, paper goods, and janitorial supplies. The company also offers custom fabrication and leasing services as additional revenue streams.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Continental Restaurant & Bar Supply distributes commercial restaurant and bar equipment, kitchenware, furniture, glassware, china, flatware, paper goods, and janitorial supplies sourced from 50+ brand-name manufacturers. Sales are conducted through a physical showroom in Hempstead, NY, via phone and email, and through delivery to hospitality operators across the New York metro area, Florida, Mexico, and the Caribbean. The company supplements product sales with custom fabrication and equipment leasing services.

Product overview

Continental Restaurant & Bar Supply is a full-service restaurant equipment and supplies distributor founded in 1964, now in its second generation of family ownership. The company offers an extensive portfolio of products organized across 13 product categories: Cooking Equipment (ranges, griddles, broilers, charbroilers, ventilation), Counter Equipment (toasters, slicers, processors, mixers, ovens), Dining Room Supplies (menu boards, tablecloths, trays), Stainless Flatware, Food Transport Equipment, Fryers, Restaurant Furniture (chairs, tables, booths), Glassware & Bar Supplies, Kitchenware (pots, pans, cutlery, tools), Maintenance Supplies, Refrigeration Equipment, Tabletop China, and Warewashing Equipment. The company distributes products from 52 branded manufacturers including major names like Cambro Manufacturing, Libbey Incorporated, Rational AG, True Manufacturing, Vollrath Co., Waring Commercial, and Winco, serving restaurants, hotels, country clubs, night clubs, and bars across New York City, Nassau & Suffolk Counties, Florida, Mexico, and the Caribbean.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cooking Equipment Commercial cooking equipment including ranges, griddles, broilers, charbroilers, and ventilation/baffle filter systems for professional kitchens. Targeted at restaurants, hotels, country clubs, and other commercial foodservice operators.
• Counter Equipment Countertop equipment such as toasters, slicers, food cookers/warmers, food processors, concession equipment, coffee brewers/grinders, hot and cold beverage dispensers, heated display microwaves, mixers and accessories, and pizza ovens for commercial kitchens.
• Dining Room Supplies Dining essentials including menu boards and signage, baskets, buffet stoves, fuel, candles and lamps, salad bar supplies, table skirting, tablecloths and napkins, trays, and stands for restaurant dining rooms.
• Stainless Flatware Stainless steel flatware for professional dining establishments.
• Food Transport Equipment Hot and cold food transport units, heated transport systems, insulated carriers, and wall shelving for foodservice operations.
• Fryers Gas fryers for commercial kitchen operations.
• Restaurant Furniture Furniture for restaurants including chairs, bar stools, booths, tables, table tops, and bases.
• Glassware & Bar Supplies Wine service items, blenders, mixers, beverage glasses, and glass washers and racks for bars.
• Kitchenware Comprehensive kitchen supplies including plastic bins, trays, food boxes, pizza supplies, sauce pans, covers, accessories, scales, can openers, food preparation tools, fry pans, cutlery, utility carts, sharpeners, cutting boards, textiles, thermometers, timers, stock pots, steam tables, insets and covers.
• Maintenance Supplies Maintenance items including dollies, liners, matting, paper products, disposables, and office supplies.
• Refrigeration Equipment Commercial refrigeration including reach-in refrigerators and freezers, ice storage, ice makers, beer coolers, walk-in units, strip curtains, sandwich and pizza prep units, and salad units.
• Tabletop China China dinnerware for tabletop dining presentation.
• Warewashing Equipment Warewashing equipment including sinks, dishtables, speed rails, warewashers, and complete warewashing systems.
• Custom Fabrication Services In-house custom fabrication of restaurant and bar equipment for specialized hospitality needs that off-the-shelf products cannot accommodate. Available to hospitality operators in the New York metro area and broader service territory.
• Equipment Leasing Services Leasing programs for commercial foodservice equipment, enabling operators to use equipment without committing to outright purchase. Available for specialized equipment requirements.

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Dexter-RussellminorOthersProduct supplier brand. Dexter-Russell is a leading manufacturer of professional cutlery and knives for foodservice.
• 1880 HospitalityminorOthersProduct supplier brand. 1880 Hospitality specializes in hospitality furniture and supplies, providing products through Continental's distribution channel.
• Advance TabcominorOthersProduct supplier brand. Advance Tabco manufactures food service equipment including stainless steel work tables and sinks, distributed through Continental.
• American Metalcraft, Inc.minorOthersProduct supplier brand. American Metalcraft provides restaurant equipment and supplies, available through Continental's catalog.
• Arc CardinalminorOthersProduct supplier brand. Arc Cardinal specializes in glassware and tabletop products for the hospitality industry.
• Beverage-Air CorporationminorOthersProduct supplier brand. Beverage-Air manufactures commercial refrigeration equipment including reach-in refrigerators and freezers.
• Cambro ManufacturingminorOthersProduct supplier brand. Cambro provides food service supplies and equipment including storage containers, catering kits, and tray systems.
• Continental RefrigeratorminorOthersProduct supplier brand. Continental Refrigerator manufactures commercial refrigeration equipment for foodservice operations.
• Flash FurnitureminorOthersProduct supplier brand. Flash Furniture provides commercial furniture including chairs, tables, and seating for restaurants and hospitality venues.
• Libbey IncorporatedminorOthersProduct supplier brand. Libbey is a major glassware manufacturer producing glasses, stemware, and decorative pieces for foodservice.
• Rational AGminorOthersProduct supplier brand. Rational AG manufactures combi ovens and cooking systems, premium professional cooking equipment.
• SouthbendminorOthersProduct supplier brand. Southbend manufactures commercial cooking equipment including ranges, ovens, and broilers.
• True Manufacturing Company, Inc.minorOthersProduct supplier brand. True Manufacturing is a leading manufacturer of commercial refrigeration equipment including refrigerators, freezers, and refrigerated cabinets.
• Turbo Air Inc.minorOthersProduct supplier brand. Turbo Air manufactures commercial refrigeration equipment with focus on energy efficiency.
• Vollrath Co., LLCminorOthersProduct supplier brand. Vollrath provides kitchenware, equipment, and supplies including cookware, serving pieces, and small equipment.
• Waring CommercialminorOthersProduct supplier brand. Waring Commercial produces commercial blenders, food processors, and beverage equipment.
• WincominorOthersProduct supplier brand. Winco offers a wide range of foodservice equipment and supplies including cookware, utensils, and kitchenware.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• WebstaurantStore: Largest online restaurant equipment and supply distributor in the US, offering extensive SKUs across the same product categories (cooking equipment, refrigeration, tabletop, smallwares) Continental carries. Directly competes on price, selection, and delivery speed.
• KaTom Restaurant Supply: Tennessee-based restaurant equipment and supply distributor serving commercial kitchens nationwide with a comparable product breadth and similar B2B hospitality focus. Directly comparable in product mix and customer base.
• The Restaurant Store: Mid-Atlantic restaurant supply distributor with showroom and delivery operations, serving independent restaurants and hospitality operators with the same equipment and smallwares categories. Directly comparable business model.
• Ace Mart Restaurant Supply: Family-owned restaurant supply distributor with multiple showroom locations, distributing the same categories of commercial kitchen equipment, furniture, and tabletop supplies to hospitality operators. Comparable multi-generational, regional distributor.
• Wasserstrom Company: Long-established (since 1902) foodservice equipment and supplies distributor serving restaurants and hospitality operators nationwide. Comparable multi-generational, multi-category distributor model.
• Chef's Deal Restaurant Equipment: Restaurant equipment and smallwares distributor offering new and used equipment, with online and showroom channels. Competes directly with Continental in commercial kitchen equipment for restaurants and bars.

Broad incumbents

• Edward Don & Company: One of the largest US broad-line foodservice equipment distributors, serving chain restaurants and institutional accounts at national scale. Overlaps significantly with Continental's product categories but operates at much larger scale.
• TriMark Foodservice Solutions: National broad-line foodservice equipment and supplies distributor offering design, procurement, and installation services. Competes with Continental in commercial kitchen equipment and supplies at a broader geographic and capability scale.
• Restaurant Depot: Wholesale cash-and-carry foodservice supplier with warehouse-style locations across the US, offering restaurant equipment and supplies to small operators. Overlaps with Continental's product categories and customer segments but at greater scale.

Others

• Global Equipment Company (GE): Broad-line industrial and commercial equipment distributor with a foodservice equipment category. Overlaps in commercial kitchen and restaurant equipment distribution but serves a much broader customer base beyond hospitality.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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