Entrée

What Entrée does

Entrée LLC is a private, El Paso, Texas-based importer and supplier of commercial foodservice equipment, founded in 2005 by Henry Coletti and Patricia Casimir. The company is self-described as the largest private-label foodservice commercial import company in the United States, importing over 1,200 containers and 50,000+ refrigeration and cooking units annually through long-standing manufacturing partnerships overseas. Its product portfolio spans commercial refrigeration (HC and Xtra Series reach-ins, chest freezers, merchandisers, prep tables, under-counter units, bottle coolers, beer dispensers, chef bases, and the newly introduced Entrée Ice Machines), cooking equipment (R and V Series ranges, fryers, convection ovens, griddles, and stock pot ranges), stainless steel sinks and tables, and the Solaris sub-brand of high-speed ovens and steamers built around proprietary Blue Jet high-velocity atmospheric burners and tri-power (impingement + convection + radio frequency) cooking architecture. The Solaris line includes R290 hydrocarbon refrigerant and insulated-lid refrigeration units.

Entrée sells exclusively through a network of quality dealer partners and premier foodservice distributors across North America, the Caribbean, and Asia, with a direct purchase portal at products.entree.biz for smaller buyers. The company deliberately foregoes physical retail locations, external sales teams, advertising, and trade show booths in order to maintain the lowest non-manufacturing cost structure in the industry, passing savings to dealers and operators through competitive pricing. Revenue streams consist of equipment sales (hardware), replacement parts and accessories distributed through Hagar Restaurant Service, and warranty plus service contracts (2-year parts and labor on most refrigeration plus a 3-year compressor warranty; 1-year parts and labor on cooking products; 6-year compressor warranty on ice machines). The customer base is segmented across food service operators (primary), retail food service operators, and back-of-house commercial kitchens, with no named end-customer logos disclosed. Current leadership is Patricia Casimir (President) following the passing of co-founder Henry Coletti.

Name

Entrée

Legal name

Entrée LLC

Website

https://entree.biz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Entrée LLC is a private, El Paso-based importer and private-label supplier of commercial refrigeration, cooking, and stainless steel foodservice equipment, selling through dealer and distributor networks across North America, the Caribbean, and Asia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Foodservice Equipment

SIC

Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084)

akta.pro primary industry

Restaurant & Commercial Kitchen Equipment Wholesale (AFAIALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Commercial Refrigeration & HVAC (Foodservice) Wholesale (AFAIALAI), Commercial Cooking Equipment & Parts Wholesale (AFAIALAJ)

Keywords

• Commercial refrigeration equipment
• Commercial cooking equipment
• Foodservice equipment import
• Stainless steel fabrication
• Private-label appliances

Headquarters

HQ city

El Paso

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Commercial Food Service Equipment Sales: Direct sale of commercial refrigeration units (reach-in refrigerators/freezers, merchandisers, under-counter units, prep tables, bottle coolers), cooking equipment (ranges, fryers, convection ovens, griddles), and stainless steel sinks and tables to food service operators through dealer network
2. Parts and Accessories: Replacement parts and accessories sold for equipment maintenance and repair through parts distributor Hagar Restaurant Service
3. Warranty and Service: Warranty service support including parts and labor coverage, with 2-year parts and labor warranty on most refrigeration products plus additional 3-year compressor warranty, and 1-year parts and labor on cooking products

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Entrée LLC imports and supplies private-label commercial foodservice equipment, including commercial refrigeration (reach-in refrigerators and freezers, merchandisers, prep tables, under-counter units, bottle coolers, ice machines), cooking equipment (ranges, fryers, convection ovens, griddles, grills, high-speed ovens and steamers), and stainless steel sinks and tables. The company sells through a network of dealer partners and premier foodservice distributors across North America, the Caribbean, and Asia, positioning itself as the largest private-label foodservice commercial import company in the United States.

Product overview

Entrée LLC is a commercial food service equipment company offering a diversified portfolio of private-label refrigeration and cooking equipment. The product line spans multiple categories: HC Series and Xtra Series (Refrigeration 'X') commercial refrigerators and freezers including reach-in units, merchandisers, prep tables, under-counter units, bottle coolers, beer dispensers, and chef bases; Cooking equipment including the R Series and V Series lines with ranges, fryers (including the Solaris line with high-velocity 'Blue Jet' burners), convection ovens, grills, and griddles; and the Solaris sub-brand featuring high-performance steamers and speed ovens combining impingement, convection, and RF technologies. The company also offers stainless steel sinks and tables, plus the newly introduced Entrée Ice Machines product line. Products are distributed through dealer and distributor networks across North America, the Caribbean, and Asia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Solaris: Solaris is a sub-brand product line featuring high-speed ovens and steamers designed for high-performance commercial kitchen environments.

Products and services

• Refrigeration HC Series Commercial reach-in refrigerators and freezers using HC (hydrocarbon) refrigerant, featuring stainless steel construction and multiple door configurations (solid door, glass door, half-door) for food service operators.
• Refrigeration X Series (Xtra) Enhanced commercial refrigeration line including reach-in refrigerators and freezers with solid door, glass door, and half-door configurations designed for food service operators.
• Chest Freezers and Wine Coolers Commercial chest freezers for bulk frozen storage and wine coolers for beverage temperature control in commercial food service environments.
• Stainless Steel Sinks and Tables Stainless steel sinks and work tables for commercial kitchen environments, including corner configurations and various sizes for food service operators.
• Cooking R Series Commercial gas ranges and cooking equipment including the R Series Range and F Series gas fryers with rapid pre-heat capabilities for food service operators.
• Cooking V Series Commercial cooking equipment line including ranges, fryers, convection ovens (gas and electric), grills, griddles, and stock pot ranges for food service operators.
• Solaris High-Performance Cooking Line Solaris sub-brand line of high-performance commercial cooking equipment including Steamers and High Speed Ovens (combi ovens) with rapid temperature recovery and advanced thermal engineering for high-performance commercial kitchens.
• Merchandisers Glass door display freezers and refrigerators for front-of-house retail product display, maintaining temperatures at or below -18°C (0°F) for frozen goods in retail food service environments.
• Prep Tables Refrigerated prep tables including sandwich prep models (S29, S48, S61, S72 series) and pizza prep models (P47, P70, P94 series) for food preparation workflows in commercial kitchens.
• Chef Base Units Heavy-duty drawer-based refrigerated bases designed for holding pots and pans beneath cooking equipment in commercial kitchens.
• Under Counter and Worktop Refrigerators and Freezers Compact refrigeration units (UR/UF series) designed to fit under counters or as worktops in space-constrained commercial kitchen environments.
• Bottle Coolers and Beer Dispensers Slide-top bottle coolers, back bar bottle coolers (solid and glass door), direct draw beer dispensers, and glass frosters for commercial beverage service operations.
• Entrée Ice Machines Commercial ice machines producing various ice types (half-dice, full-dice, nugget) with a 6-year compressor warranty, for food service operators.

Quantifiable outcome

• Solaris fryers reach cooking temperatures in a fraction of the time compared to standard fryers, saving approximately 10 minutes of pre-heat time twice daily plus 30 seconds faster recovery per basket
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 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 and minor.

• Manufacturing PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2005Long-standing relationships with manufacturers allowing Entrée to import high-quality commercial food service equipment with proven track records. These partnerships enable the company to offer premium products at competitive prices by leveraging efficient manufacturing operations.
• Premier Foodservice Distributors (North America, Caribbean, Asia)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStrategic distribution partnerships across North America, the Caribbean, and Asia enabling wide geographic reach for Entrée products through established distribution networks serving food service operators.
• Quality Dealer PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of quality dealer partners who resell Entrée equipment to end customers and provide local sales and support services. These partners are essential to the company's go-to-market strategy.
• Hagar Restaurant ServiceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorParts distribution partner handling non-warranty parts availability, pricing, and identification. Customers can contact Hagar directly at 855-394-8933 for parts support, complementing Entrée's warranty service operations.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Ali Group: Ali Group is a global foodservice equipment manufacturer and parent of multiple brands across cooking, refrigeration, and prep categories. Competes with Entrée at the dealer and operator level across a much wider portfolio.
• Hoshizaki America: Hoshizaki is a major manufacturer of commercial ice machines and refrigeration with a broad US foodservice presence. Directly relevant as Entrée's newly launched ice machine line competes with Hoshizaki's flagship category.
• Middleby Corporation: Middleby is a large publicly traded manufacturer of commercial cooking, refrigeration, and food processing equipment. Overlaps with Entrée's cooking and Solaris product lines as a broader incumbent serving the same end markets through dealers.
• Illinois Tool Works (ITW) Food Equipment: ITW's Food Equipment segment includes major commercial cooking and refrigeration brands (e.g., Hobart, Traulsen). Represents a broad incumbent competitor across many of Entrée's product categories at scale.

Direct peers

• Atosa Catering Equipment: Atosa imports and wholesales commercial refrigeration and cooking equipment to the US foodservice market through a dealer and distributor network. Highly comparable to Entrée as an asset-light, import-driven private-label commercial equipment wholesaler with overlapping product categories.
• Turbo Air: Turbo Air manufactures and distributes commercial refrigeration including reach-ins, merchandisers, prep tables, and under-counter units. Directly competes with Entrée's refrigeration portfolio through overlapping dealer and foodservice distributor channels.
• Avantco Equipment: Avantco supplies commercial refrigeration, food prep, and cooking equipment through dealer and e-commerce channels. Closely comparable to Entrée in product mix (refrigeration, prep tables, cooking) and channel-led GTM.
• Beverage-Air: Beverage-Air is a commercial refrigeration manufacturer specializing in reach-ins, merchandisers, bar equipment, and prep tables. Competes head-to-head with Entrée in refrigeration SKUs sold through foodservice dealers and distributors.
• True Manufacturing: True is a US-based commercial refrigeration manufacturer whose reach-in refrigerators, freezers, and prep tables overlap directly with Entrée's HC, X, and merchandiser lines. Competes for the same foodservice operator and dealer customers.
• Everest Refrigeration: Everest manufactures commercial refrigeration (reach-ins, under-counters, prep tables, merchandisers) targeted at the same foodservice operator segment as Entrée, distributed through overlapping dealer networks.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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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