Foundry Commercial Kitchens Inc

What Foundry Commercial Kitchens Inc does

Foundry Commercial Kitchens Inc is a privately held, vertically integrated commercial foodservice solutions provider headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, with a custom stainless fabrication facility in Port Coquitlam, BC. Founded in 2001 as Pacific Restaurant Supply and rebranded in 2021, the company operates three coordinated divisions: (1) Foundry Foodservice Design, a consulting practice providing kitchen layout, workflow, equipment specification, mechanical/electrical service drawings, and construction administration; (2) Foundry Stainless Fabrication, an in-house custom stainless steel shop using laser cutting, press brake bending, welding, and polishing supported by 3D shop drawings; and (3) Foundry Foodservice Equipment, a dealership representing curated premium brands (Rational, Hestan, True, Atosa, Garland, Hobart, Vulcan, Convotherm, Manitowoc, etc.). The company serves five verticals—restaurants (primary), healthcare, corporate, hospitality, and education—across North America, with a portfolio that includes Michelin-starred restaurants (Sumibiyaki Arashi, Published on Main), multi-unit enterprise accounts (Aritzia's A-OK Cafe, Cactus Club Cafe, Tacofino, Gordon Ramsay Burger), and large food halls (Time Out Market at Oakridge Park).

Foundry monetizes across five streams: professional foodservice design services, project-based custom stainless fabrication, equipment supply with wholesale markup, in-house project management, and referral-based equipment financing through its partnership with Econolease (lease-to-own and rent-to-own for projects from $1,000 to over $2 million). The go-to-market motion is consultative enterprise field sales, anchored by a Vancouver showroom and a five-step process (Consultation → Specification → Services Scope → Proposal → Project Management/Handover), complemented by an e-commerce storefront for smaller direct equipment purchases. White-glove delivery—uncrating, damage inspection, assembly, accessory installation, set-in-place, and packaging disposal—is an integrated offering that differentiates the bundled package. Distribution relies on direct sales, GC/subcontractor partnerships (ETRO Construction, Pacific Solutions Contracting, Towne Millwork, EllisDon), and brand-equipment supplier relationships. The company maintains active content marketing across LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, and a website blog, and was a Silver sponsor of the 2026 Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards.

Name

Foundry Commercial Kitchens Inc

Legal name

Foundry Commercial Kitchens Inc

Website

https://foundrykitchens.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Foundry Commercial Kitchens Inc is a Vancouver-based, privately held integrator that designs, custom-fabricates, and supplies commercial kitchens for restaurants, healthcare, hospitality, corporate, and education clients across North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Kitchen Equipment and Fabrication

NAICS

Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310), Food Product Machinery Manufacturing (333241)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)

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), Cafeteria, Kitchen & Foodservice Equipment (Serving Lines, Refrigeration, Smallwares) (EDAEAIAJ)

Keywords

• Commercial kitchen design
• Stainless steel fabrication
• Foodservice equipment supply
• Kitchen project management
• Custom foodservice solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Vancouver

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Foodservice Design Services: Professional foodservice facility design covering kitchen layouts, workflow planning, equipment and stainless specifications, mechanical/electrical service drawings, food health/safety/sanitation compliance, tender documentation, operational efficiency planning, and construction administration. This is a professional services revenue stream.
2. Custom Stainless Steel Fabrication: Custom stainless steel fabrication for bars, food prep workstations, warewashing stations, shelving & storage, refrigeration units, heated equipment, sinks & sanitation, fixtures & finishes, pass-through windows, and service areas. Fabricated in-house at their Port Coquitlam facility. Revenue is project-based, one-time per installation.
3. Equipment Supply and Sales: Supply of commercial kitchen equipment including cooking equipment (ranges, ovens, combi ovens, fryers, steam equipment), commercial refrigeration, food preparation equipment, dishwashing, ventilation systems, fixtures, shelving, and hardware. Revenue is generated through equipment sales with mark-up over wholesale costs. An e-commerce shop is available for direct online purchasing.
4. Project Management Services: In-house project management covering project planning and oversight, approval process management, sub-trade coordination, scheduling and execution of delivery and installation, commissioning, and handover to kitchen operations. Offered as part of integrated project packages.
5. Equipment Financing (Partnership): In partnership with Econolease, Foundry offers flexible financing options including lease-to-own programs (12 to 60 month terms) and rent-to-own programs for restaurant equipment. Foundry earns referral or partnership revenue from this arrangement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Foundry Commercial Kitchens designs, fabricates, and supplies complete commercial kitchens for foodservice operators across North America. The company operates three integrated divisions—Foundry Foodservice Design (consulting and layout), Foundry Stainless Fabrication (custom stainless steel manufacturing in Port Coquitlam), and Foundry Foodservice Equipment (dealership supplying curated commercial equipment brands)—delivering end-to-end projects from concept and 3D shop drawings through fabrication, equipment specification, white-glove delivery, installation, and commissioning/handover.

Product overview

Foundry Commercial Kitchens is a fully integrated commercial kitchen solutions provider that combines three distinct divisions: Foundry Foodservice Design (a foodservice design agency), Foundry Stainless Fabrication (a custom stainless fabrication shop), and Foundry Foodservice Equipment (a food equipment dealership). The company offers end-to-end services including commercial kitchen design, custom stainless steel fabrication, equipment supply, project management, and white-glove delivery and installation. Their product portfolio spans cooking equipment, commercial refrigeration, food preparation equipment, dishwashing systems, ventilation, bar equipment, bakery equipment, shelving, and sanitation solutions. The integrated model enables cohesive design, fabrication, and delivery resulting in greater project efficiency and quality. They serve diverse industries including restaurants, healthcare, hospitality, corporate, and education across North America.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Foundry Foodservice Design: Foodservice design agency division providing foodservice facility design, kitchen layouts, equipment specifications, and consulting services.
• Foundry Stainless Fabrication
• Foundry Foodservice Equipment

Quantifiable outcome

• Kitchens designed and built for Michelin-recognized restaurants (Sumibiyaki Arashi, Published on Main) demonstrating high-performance standards
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers19 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

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Towne MillworkminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 June 2026Towne Millwork was the subcontract partner for the PNE Amphitheatre Fan Tent project. Foundry was subcontracted through Towne Millwork for custom stainless steel fabrication and installation of communal sinks. Coordination involved EllisDon and the site team.
• ETRO ConstructioncoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 May 2026ETRO Construction was the general contractor/build partner for Time Out Market at Oakridge Park. Foundry worked closely with ETRO on a major food hall project with 18 kiosks, 3 bars, and a coffee concept. Foundry's kitchen package was delivered within ETRO's broader construction timeline. The project's shop drawing process was a key risk-control step coordinated with ETRO.
• Cini-Little International, Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026Cini-Little International (Toronto) was the designer for Time Out Market at Oakridge Park. Foundry worked closely with the Cini-Little design team, maintaining a proactive coordination approach throughout the project. The design team recognized Foundry's responsiveness and solution-oriented execution.
• Pacific Solutions ContractingminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 February 2026Pacific Solutions Contracting was the GC partner for the Capilano Golf and Country Club kitchen + bar refresh project. Foundry served as the kitchen package partner handling design, equipment supply, stainless fabrication, and project management. Pacific's representative noted Foundry's contributions in shop drawing alignment, delivery sequencing, and on-site troubleshooting.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Wasserstrom: Established US foodservice equipment and supplies distributor offering design, equipment, and smallwares. Comparable equipment dealership function to Foundry Foodservice Equipment, but with a much broader US footprint and no in-house custom stainless fabrication.
• Edward Don & Company: One of the largest US foodservice equipment distributors serving restaurants, hospitality, healthcare, and institutional customers. Overlaps with Foundry's equipment supply and design assistance capabilities, though primarily distribution-led rather than integrated fabrication.
• TriMark Corporation: Large US foodservice equipment and supplies company combining design, fabrication, distribution, and installation. Comparable end-to-end model to Foundry but operating at much larger scale across the US market.

Regional players

• Nella Cutlery: Toronto-based foodservice equipment, smallwares, and supply distributor serving the Canadian market. Comparable Canadian foodservice equipment supplier to Foundry, though more distribution-focused and less design- and fabrication-led.
• Lockhart Catering Equipment: UK-based foodservice equipment supplier offering design, supply, and installation for restaurants, hospitality, and institutional customers. Comparable integrated equipment supply and project delivery model to Foundry, but serving the UK market rather than North America.

Emerging players

• Tundra Restaurant Supply: North American online foodservice equipment retailer offering restaurant equipment, smallwares, and furniture. Comparable to Foundry's e-commerce shop channel and equipment supply stream, though it lacks Foundry's custom stainless fabrication and design consultancy.
• KaTom Restaurant Supply: Online foodservice equipment and smallwares retailer serving restaurants, schools, healthcare, and government. Competes with Foundry in equipment supply, especially for SMB customers, but without an integrated design and custom fabrication offering.

Direct peers

• Cini-Little International: International foodservice design consultancy with offices including Toronto. Foundry actually partnered with Cini-Little on the Time Out Market Oakridge Park project, illustrating the design-services overlap; both firms serve enterprise hospitality, healthcare, education, and food hall clients.
• Boelter Companies: US-based integrated foodservice design, equipment supply, and installation firm serving restaurants, hospitality, healthcare, and education. Closely comparable to Foundry in combining design consultancy with equipment distribution and project execution, though operating at a larger geographic scale across the US.
• Hawkins Commercial Appliance: US foodservice equipment dealer and service provider covering design, equipment, installation, and service. Comparable end-to-end commercial kitchen delivery model to Foundry's integrated divisions, though operating primarily in the US Midwest.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@foundrycommercialkitchens
• Facebookfacebook.com/Foundrykitchens
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/foundrykitchens
• Instagraminstagram.com/foundrykitchens
• TikToktiktok.com/@foundrykitchens

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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