S.t.o.p. Restaurant Supply Ltd

What S.t.o.p. Restaurant Supply Ltd does

S.t.o.p. Restaurant Supply Ltd is a privately held, 100% Canadian-owned foodservice and commercial kitchen equipment retailer founded in 1995 and headquartered in Kitchener, Ontario. The company operates an omnichannel distribution model comprising a comprehensive e-commerce storefront at shopatstop.com and three Ontario retail/showroom locations (Kitchener HQ, Burlington, and Sudbury), with shipping across Canada and North America on orders over $250. Its catalog spans thousands of SKUs across commercial equipment (refrigeration, cooking, dishwashing, meat processing, concession), bakeware, cookware, knives and cutlery, BBQ and patio equipment, and smallwares, sourced from third-party brands such as KitchenAid, Wüsthof, Staub, Lodge, Winco, Libbey, and Browne Foodservice.

The company serves two principal customer sets: commercial foodservice operators (full-service and casual dining restaurants, quick-service franchises, hotels and hospitality, bakeries and pizzerias, healthcare and institutional cafeterias) and residential home-chef consumers. Dedicated corporate procurement portals are deployed for major franchise networks including A&W Canada, Arby's Canada, Subway Canada (English and French), Obsidian Group (Buffalo Wild Wings), Charcoal Group, Delmanor, and SGP Group, embedding the company into multi-location franchise procurement workflows.

Revenue is generated through one-time transactional hardware and supply sales at unit pricing, with promotional discounting (e.g., SAVE10 code, seasonal events such as Boxing Week), free shipping above $250 thresholds, and value-added commercial services including commercial kitchen design and technical drawings, equipment leasing, and a COD account program. Customer acquisition is supported by a multi-channel marketing mix (Facebook, TikTok, Pinterest, Instagram, LinkedIn, email newsletter) and the Commercial Kitchen Playbook, an educational content resource for commercial kitchen operators. The business is privately financed with no disclosed funding rounds, investors, or M&A activity.

Name

S.t.o.p. Restaurant Supply Ltd

Legal name

S.t.o.p. Restaurant Supply Ltd

Website

https://www.shopatstop.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Short description

S.t.o.p. Restaurant Supply Ltd is a Canadian-owned omnichannel retailer founded in 1995 that sells commercial kitchen equipment, restaurant supplies, and foodservice products through shopatstop.com and three Ontario retail locations, serving QSR franchises, restaurants, hospitality, and home chefs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Restaurant Supply & Equipment Retail

NAICS

Refrigeration Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423740), Furniture, Home Furnishings, Electronics, and Appliance Retailers (449)

SIC

Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040)

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), Tabletop & Front-of-House Supplies Wholesale (AFAIALAF)

Keywords

• Restaurant supply equipment
• Commercial kitchen supplies
• Foodservice equipment retail
• Commercial cookware cutlery
• Bakery and pizza supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Kitchener

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Revenue generated through direct sales of restaurant equipment, commercial kitchen supplies, cookware, bakeware, smallwares, and related products to commercial and residential customers. One-time transactional purchases with no subscription component mentioned.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

S.t.o.p. Restaurant Supply Ltd sells commercial kitchen equipment, restaurant supplies, cookware, bakeware, cutlery, BBQ and patio equipment, and foodservice smallwares through an e-commerce storefront (shopatstop.com) and three Ontario retail/showroom locations. The company resells third-party brands (KitchenAid, Wüsthof, Staub, Lodge, Winco, Libbey, Browne Foodservice, TRUE Refrigeration) and offers value-added services such as corporate account programs for franchise operators, commercial kitchen design, equipment leasing, and COD account financing.

Product overview

S.t.o.p. Restaurant Supply Ltd operates a comprehensive e-commerce platform (shopatstop.com) serving the Canadian hospitality industry with restaurant supplies and equipment. The core offering is an online marketplace featuring thousands of products across major categories including commercial equipment (refrigeration, cooking, dishwashing), bakeware, cookware, knives, BBQ/patio essentials, and smallwares. The company differentiates through value-added services including the Commercial Kitchen Playbook (educational content), corporate account programs for franchise operators, kitchen design consulting, equipment leasing, and COD account options. They carry numerous third-party brands including KitchenAid, Wüsthof, Staub, Lodge, Winco, Libbey, and Browne Foodservice. The platform also offers dedicated partner portals for major franchises including A&W, Arby's, Subway, and Buffalo Wild Wings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Equipment Leasing Financing/leasing options for commercial kitchen equipment purchases to lower upfront capital barriers for commercial buyers.
• COD Account Program Cash-on-delivery account option for commercial customers, supporting ongoing purchasing relationships.
• Commercial Kitchen Design Technical drawings and design services for commercial kitchen layouts provided to commercial foodservice operators.
• Commercial Equipment Commercial-grade kitchen equipment including refrigerators, freezers, dishwashers, ice machines, ranges, ovens, charbroilers, griddles, deep fryers, meat processing equipment, steamers, steam kettles, concession equipment, stainless steel work tables, and food displays/warmers. Sold to commercial restaurants, QSR franchises, hospitality operators, and institutional foodservice buyers.
• Cookware Commercial and residential cookware including braziers, casseroles, baking dishes, cast iron cookware, cocottes, Dutch ovens, fry pans, skillets, sauce pans, stock pots, roasting pans, double boilers, fondue pots, and Gastrolux pans. Targets both professional chefs and home cooks.
• Bakeware and Baking Tools Baking sheets, bread and loaf pans, cake pans, pastry tools, decorating tools, baking mats, and dishers for bakeries, pizzerias, and home bakers.
• Knives and Cutlery Carving knives, chef knives, knife sets, sharpeners and steels, cutting boards, boning/fillet knives, bread knives, butcher knives, paring knives, santoku knives, scissors and shears, specialty knives, steak knives, and knife storage solutions.
• BBQ and Patio Equipment BBQs, smokers, grill tools and accessories, pizza ovens and accessories, outdoor dinnerware, and outdoor cookware for restaurants with patio dining, BBQ operations, and food trucks.
• Smallwares Chef clothing and apparel, hotel amenities, food pans and inserts, and small kitchen gadgets used in front-of-house and back-of-house foodservice operations.
• Corporate Account Services Dedicated corporate purchasing programs with branded login portals for multi-location restaurant operators and franchises including A&W, Arby's, Obsidian Group (Buffalo Wild Wings), Charcoal Group, Delmanor, Subway Canada (English and French), and SGP Group.

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• A&W CanadacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorA&W Canada franchise operations access s.t.o.p Restaurant Supply through dedicated corporate login portal for equipment and supply procurement. Relationship indicates s.t.o.p. serves as preferred supplier for A&W franchise network.
• Arby's CanadacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorArby's franchise operations utilize dedicated corporate account portal for supply procurement through s.t.o.p Restaurant Supply.
• Obsidian Group (Buffalo Wild Wings)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorObsidian Group franchise operations (Buffalo Wild Wings) access dedicated corporate login for equipment and supply purchases.
• Subway CanadacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSubway Canada franchise operations access dedicated corporate account portals (English and French) for supply procurement. French portal specifically noted for Quebec market support.
• Charcoal GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCharcoal Group franchise operations utilize dedicated corporate account for supply procurement.
• DelmanorminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDelmanor hospitality operations access dedicated corporate account for equipment and supply procurement.
• SGP GroupminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSGP Group food service operations utilize dedicated corporate login portal for supply purchases.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• WebstaurantStore: Online restaurant supply and equipment retailer offering an extensive catalog of commercial kitchen equipment, supplies, and smallwares. Direct competitor in the same product categories (cooking equipment, refrigeration, cookware, cutlery) with overlapping B2B and B2C customer base, and free shipping thresholds comparable to S.t.o.p.
• KaTom Restaurant Supply: U.S.-based online restaurant supply retailer carrying commercial equipment, smallwares, and tabletop supplies for foodservice operators. Mirrors S.t.o.p.'s e-commerce-first model across the same categories (refrigeration, cooking, food prep, disposables) and competes for the same SMB and franchise restaurant customers.
• Restaurant Depot: Cash-and-carry foodservice membership warehouse club supplying restaurant operators with equipment, supplies, and groceries. Overlaps with S.t.o.p. on commercial equipment and supplies categories and targets a similar independent-restaurant and small-business buyer in physical showroom format.
• The Restaurant Store (Clark Associates): Multi-location restaurant supply retailer combining physical showrooms with online ordering for commercial foodservice operators. Competes with S.t.o.p. across equipment, smallwares, and supplies, and offers similar value-added services including design and account programs.
• Bargreen Restaurant Supply & Design: U.S. foodservice supply and kitchen design company offering commercial equipment, supplies, and consulting services to restaurants and hospitality operators. Direct overlap with S.t.o.p. on equipment distribution and kitchen design services, and similar mid-sized private competitor profile.
• Boelter Companies: Foodservice equipment and supplies distributor serving restaurants, hospitality, and institutional customers with a broad catalog of commercial kitchen products. Comparable to S.t.o.p. in product mix and B2B customer base, with overlapping commercial equipment and tabletop offerings.
• Chef's Deal Restaurant Equipment: Online and showroom-based restaurant equipment retailer offering commercial refrigeration, cooking, and food prep equipment alongside design and consulting services. Directly comparable business model to S.t.o.p. with shared focus on SMB restaurant operators and franchise accounts.
• Federal Hospitality Equipment: U.S. commercial foodservice equipment distributor with design, supply, and installation services for restaurants and hospitality operators. Competes with S.t.o.p. on commercial equipment distribution and the bundled kitchen design and supply service offering.

Broad incumbents

• Sysco Canada: Canadian subsidiary of Sysco Corporation, the largest broadline foodservice distributor in North America, supplying food, equipment, and supplies to restaurants and institutional customers. Overlaps with S.t.o.p. on foodservice supplies and equipment, but operates a much broader portfolio including food distribution to large-chain restaurant customers.
• Gordon Food Service Canada: Canadian foodservice distribution arm of Gordon Food Service, supplying restaurants, hospitality, and institutional operators with food, equipment, and supplies. Comparable to S.t.o.p. on the commercial equipment and supplies side, but as part of a much wider foodservice portfolio serving many of the same franchise customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xfacebook.com/s.t.o.pRestaurantSupply
• Facebookfacebook.com/s.t.o.pRestaurantSupply
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stop-restaurant-supply-ltd
• Instagraminstagram.com/shopatstopca
• TikToktiktok.com/@shopatstopca?_t=8XLvVe9XBTB&_r=1
• Pinterestca.pinterest.com/stoprestaurant

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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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