Texas Restaurant Equipment Supply

What Texas Restaurant Equipment Supply does

Texas Restaurant Equipment Supply is a privately-held, Houston-based distributor of new and used commercial restaurant equipment operating from a single showroom at 12922 Hempstead Highway. The company self-describes as "Houston's Largest Restaurant Equipment Store" and sells across nine product categories: commercial refrigeration, cooking equipment, ice makers, stainless steel tables and sinks, food preparation equipment, refrigerated bar equipment, storage, ventilation, and used/scratch-and-dent equipment. Its branded catalog spans manufacturers including ATOSA, DUKERS, Drago, CORIAT, EVEREST, ICE-O-MATIC, Royal Range, EquipChefs, WINCO, and AirSupply, with individual unit prices displayed publicly on product pages (e.g., DUKERS D28F freezer at $2,237.00, CORIAT CV-2 griddle at $813.90).

The business operates a hybrid distribution model combining a walk-in physical showroom with same-day in-store pickup, a full e-commerce storefront shipping to the lower 48 states, and direct phone sales at 713-690-1231 for custom quotes and large orders. Revenue is generated almost entirely through one-time hardware sales of new and used equipment, with no disclosed recurring or service revenue streams. Pricing is unit-based with displayed list prices, supplemented by a Price Match guarantee, free shipping on select ATOSA and Drago SKUs, a TRE Price Club membership offering 7% off coupon codes, and financing options referenced on the site. Customer acquisition runs through the company website (organic SEO), the TRE Price Club email newsletter, and direct sales outreach.

The company is independent and founder/family-operated with no disclosed venture capital, private equity, or institutional ownership, no parent entity, and no management team bios published. It maintains a channel partnership with TRE Auctions, a separately operated online restaurant equipment liquidator covering Southeast Texas and Austin, which extends the company's footprint into secondary-market and auction-based equipment sales. Employee count is in the 1-10 range and revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Texas Restaurant Equipment Supply

Legal name

Texas Restaurant Equipment

Website

https://www.texasrestaurantequipment.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Texas Restaurant Equipment Supply is a privately-held Houston-based distributor of new and used commercial restaurant equipment, operating a single showroom plus e-commerce storefront and serving restaurants and food service businesses across Texas and the lower 48 states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Restaurant Equipment Supply

NAICS

Electronics and Appliance Retailers (44921), 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 industry

Bar & Beverage Service Supplies Wholesale (AFAIALAG)

Keywords

• Commercial refrigeration equipment
• Restaurant cooking equipment
• Commercial ice makers
• Stainless steel kitchen fixtures
• Used restaurant equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. New Restaurant Equipment Sales: Sale of new commercial restaurant equipment including refrigeration, cooking equipment, ice makers, and stainless steel fixtures. Products are sold as one-time transactions with prices displayed on the website.
2. Used Restaurant Equipment Sales: Buy and sell pre-owned restaurant equipment. The company also partners with TRE Auctions for equipment liquidation services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Texas Restaurant Equipment buys and sells new and used commercial restaurant equipment from a Houston showroom and e-commerce site. The product catalog spans commercial refrigeration, cooking equipment, ice makers, stainless steel tables and sinks, food preparation equipment, refrigerated bar equipment, storage solutions, used/scratch-and-dent equipment, and ventilation. Major brands carried include ATOSA, DUKERS, Drago, Coriat, ICE-O-MATIC, and EquipChefs.

Product overview

Texas Restaurant Equipment is Houston's largest restaurant equipment store, selling new and used commercial kitchen equipment. The company operates as a product catalog and e-commerce platform offering a comprehensive range of restaurant equipment across multiple categories: Commercial Refrigeration (reach-in refrigerators/freezers, undercounter units, prep tables, back bar coolers, display cases from ATOSA, DUKERS, Drago, EVEREST), Cooking Equipment (ranges, griddles, fryers, ovens, steam tables, broilers from ATOSA, CORIAT, DUKERS, Royal Range), Ice Makers (undercounter and modular units from ATOSA, ICE-O-MATIC), Stainless Steel Tables and Sinks (work tables, prep tables, sinks, equipment stands from ATOSA, EquipChefs), Food Preparation Equipment (meat grinders, slicers, vegetable slicers), Refrigerated Bar Equipment (back bar coolers, bottle coolers, beer dispensers), Storage Solutions (shelving, pan racks, utility carts), and Used/Scratch-and-Dent Equipment. The company also operates TRE Auctions for liquidation of used equipment. They offer price matching, financing options, and a price club membership program. The business model centers on selling equipment rather than providing software products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TRE Auctions: Largest Online Restaurant Equipment Liquidator in Southeast Texas, also serving Austin

Products and services

• Commercial Refrigeration Broad category of refrigeration equipment for commercial kitchens, including reach-in refrigerators, freezers, undercounter units, prep tables, back bar coolers, and refrigerated display cases from brands such as ATOSA, DUKERS, Drago, and EVEREST. Sold to restaurants, cafes, bars, and other food service businesses in Houston and across the lower 48 states.
• Cooking Equipment Commercial cooking appliances for restaurants and food service operators, including gas ranges, griddles, fryers, convection ovens, steam tables, char rock broilers, radiant broilers, salamander broilers, stock pot stoves, and hot plates from brands including ATOSA, CORIAT, DUKERS, and Royal Range.
• Ice Makers Commercial ice machines for bars, restaurants, and food service establishments, including undercounter, modular, and self-contained units producing various ice types, from brands such as ATOSA and ICE-O-MATIC.
• Stainless Steel Tables and Sinks Commercial stainless steel work tables, prep tables, equipment stands, hand sinks, mop sinks, compartment sinks, dish tables, and bar equipment from brands such as ATOSA and EquipChefs, sold to food service operators.
• Food Preparation Equipment Food preparation equipment for commercial kitchens, including meat grinders, slicers, vegetable and fruit slicers, and mixers from brands such as ATOSA and WINCO, sold to restaurants and food service businesses.
• Refrigerated Bar Equipment Bar-specific refrigeration equipment, including back bar coolers, bottle coolers, glass mug chillers, beer draft dispensers, and refrigerated prep tables from brands DUKERS, Drago, and EVEREST, sold to bars, restaurants, and hospitality operators.
• Storage Solutions Commercial kitchen storage solutions, including stainless steel wall mount shelves, sheet pan racks, storage racks, and utility carts from EquipChefs, sold to restaurants and food service businesses.
• Used Restaurant Equipment Pre-owned and scratch-and-dent commercial kitchen equipment, including refrigerators, ovens, prep tables, and cooking equipment from various manufacturers, sold to budget-conscious food service operators. The company also purchases used equipment from operators looking to liquidate.
• Ventilation Equipment Kitchen ventilation equipment, including exhaust fans and vent hoods from AirSupply, sold to restaurants and food service operators.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• TRE AuctionscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTRE Auctions is the Largest Online Restaurant Equipment Liquidator in Southeast Texas and is now serving Austin. Texas Restaurant Equipment directs customers to TRE Auctions for used and auction equipment through a linked navigation element on their website.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Webstaurant Store: The largest online restaurant equipment and supply retailer in the U.S., offering an overlapping catalog of commercial refrigeration, cooking equipment, ice makers, and smallwares to the same restaurant and food-service buyer. It is the most direct competitor to Texas Restaurant Equipment's e-commerce motion.
• KaTom Restaurant Supply: National restaurant equipment distributor and e-commerce retailer carrying a similar mix of commercial refrigeration, cooking, and foodservice equipment. Direct overlap on product categories and customer base, with stronger brand recognition outside Texas.
• Restaurant Depot: Membership-based wholesale cash-and-carry operator for restaurants and food-service businesses, supplying the same commercial kitchen equipment categories including refrigeration, cooking, and supplies. Comparable buyer profile and product depth.
• The Restaurant Store: Mid-Atlantic-focused restaurant supply retailer with both physical showrooms and online ordering, selling new commercial kitchen equipment from brands such as Atosa and other overlapping manufacturers. Closely comparable showroom + e-commerce model.
• Central Restaurant Products: Indianapolis-based restaurant equipment distributor offering refrigeration, cooking, and food prep equipment to commercial kitchens. Comparable product mix and customer base, with longer-running operating history than TRE.
• Tundra Restaurant Supply: Online-focused restaurant equipment retailer carrying comparable categories of commercial refrigeration, cooking, and ice equipment. Direct competitor on price-led online sales to independent restaurants.
• Wasserstrom: Long-established restaurant supply distributor serving chain and independent operators with commercial kitchen equipment, smallwares, and supplies. Comparable B2B foodservice equipment focus.
• Boelter: Commercial foodservice equipment and supply distributor for restaurants and hospitality operators, with a comparable mix of kitchen equipment and smallwares. Overlaps on customer segments and equipment categories.
• Chef's Deal: Restaurant equipment retailer combining new and used kitchens with a strong online catalog. Particularly comparable on the used-equipment and budget-operator segments that mirror TRE's used and auction offering.
• SamTell: Northeast-based restaurant equipment dealer carrying new and used commercial kitchen equipment. Comparable independent-operator focus and multi-brand equipment sourcing model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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