Bubble Tech

What Bubble Tech does

Bubble Tech LLC is a family-owned beverage system services company headquartered in Leetonia, Ohio, founded in 2020 by Michael Ervin, who brought 15 years of prior beverage industry experience (including cryogenic tank supply). The company installs, maintains, and repairs commercial beverage-dispensing equipment — draft beer systems (including glycol-cooled long-draw lines and kegerators), soda fountain systems for Coca-Cola/Pepsi brands, commercial coffee machines, water filtration and dispensing equipment, and commercial refrigeration — across Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Michigan. Technicians are dispatched to customer sites with same-day or next-day emergency response and next-day replacement parts availability.

The business operates on three revenue streams: one-time installation projects, recurring professional service contracts (most prominently bi-weekly beer line cleaning to comply with Ohio state mandates and monthly soda line cleaning), and consumables/parts sales including CO2 and nitrogen beverage gases, BIB pumps, carbonators, regulators, and keg couplers. Underlying technical capabilities include glycol cooling systems for long-draw beer lines, professional-grade recirculating pump cleaning equipment, complete line-run calibration and brixing, and commercial refrigeration diagnostics.

Go-to-market is direct field sales targeting a mix of verticals: bars and restaurants (including breweries), convenience stores and gas stations, corporate offices, stadiums and universities, and grocery stores. The customer base spans local independents (Bogey's Bar & Grill, Birdfish Brewing, Penguin City, Westside Bowl, Modern Methods) and multi-location enterprises (Buffalo Wild Wings, Love's Travel Stop, Pilot Flying J, TravelCenters of America, Top Golf, Mahoning Valley Scrappers). Pricing is quote-based by scope and is not publicly disclosed; the company supports lead capture through a blog-driven website, Facebook/Instagram/Yelp presence, Google remarketing across display networks, and email newsletters. The company is privately held with no disclosed external funding.

Name

Bubble Tech

Legal name

Bubble Tech LLC

Website

https://bubbletechusa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Bubble Tech LLC installs, maintains, and repairs commercial beverage dispensing equipment — draft beer, soda, coffee, water, and refrigeration — for bars, restaurants, breweries, convenience stores, corporate offices, stadiums, and travel centers across Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Michigan.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Leetonia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Beverage System Installation: Installation of new draft beer systems, soda fountain systems, coffee equipment, and water filtration systems. One-time service revenue for new equipment setup.
2. Maintenance and Repair Services: Ongoing maintenance contracts and repair services for existing beverage systems including beer line cleaning (bi-weekly), soda line maintenance (monthly), and refrigeration repair. Same-day or next-day emergency service available.
3. Beverage Gases and Supplies: Supply of CO2, nitrogen, and other beverage gases along with replacement parts including BIB pumps, carbonators, regulators, and keg couplers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Bubble Tech installs, maintains, and repairs commercial beverage dispensing systems — including draft beer, soda fountain, coffee, and water systems — for businesses across Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Michigan. The company dispatches field technicians for on-site installation, bi-weekly beer line cleaning, soda line maintenance, refrigeration repair, and supplies CO2 and nitrogen gases along with replacement components such as BIB pumps, carbonators, regulators, and keg couplers.

Product overview

Bubble Tech is a full-service beverage system company offering installation, maintenance, and repair services across four core areas: Draft Beer System Installation & Maintenance (covering beer line cleaning, glycol systems, kegerators, and calibration), Commercial Coffee & Water Equipment (coffee machines and filtration systems), Soda Fountain Systems (for major brands like Coca-Cola and Pepsi), and Commercial Refrigeration Repair & Maintenance. The company also supplies beverage gases and equipment components including CO2 tanks, BIB pumps, carbonators, and regulators. Services are delivered through on-site technicians serving restaurants, bars, convenience stores, corporate offices, stadiums, truck stops, and universities across Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Michigan.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Draft Beer System Installation & Maintenance Expert draft beer system design, installation, and ongoing maintenance including beer line cleaning, glycol cooling systems for long-draw beer lines, kegerator installation, complete line runs, calibration, and brixing services. Targeted at bars, restaurants, breweries, and clubs.
• Commercial Coffee & Water Equipment Installation and servicing of commercial-grade coffee machines, water filtration systems, filtered water, hot water, and sparkling water dispensers. Targeted at offices, cafes, and restaurants.
• Soda Fountain Systems Installation and maintenance of soda fountain beverage dispensing systems for Bunn, Cornelia, and ServEnd brands, including Coca-Cola and Pepsi products, with CO2 management, flavor line installation, and regular soda line maintenance. Targeted at fast-food chains, convenience stores, and restaurants.
• Commercial Refrigeration Repair & Maintenance Commercial refrigeration repair and preventive maintenance services covering temperature fluctuations, compressor failures, refrigerant leaks, and drainage problems for bars, restaurants, convenience stores, and gas stations.
• Beverage Gases & Equipment Components Supply of CO2 and nitrogen tanks, along with installation and maintenance of BIB pumps, carbonators, regulators, and keg couplers for beverage systems. Targeted at operators of commercial beverage systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Bi-weekly beer line cleaning ensures compliance with Ohio state regulations and keeps beer fresh
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 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

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Cornelius (Marmon Group): Major manufacturer of beverage dispensing equipment (soda, beer, water) that also supports installation and service through certified partner networks. A broad incumbent that shapes Bubble Tech's supply ecosystem and competes for service contracts.
• Bunn-O-Matic Corporation: Leading manufacturer of commercial coffee brewing equipment with a network of authorized service providers. Provides equipment Bubble Tech services and competes for coffee equipment service relationships.
• CoolSys: Largest national provider of commercial refrigeration and HVAC service, installation, and maintenance. Competes with Bubble Tech in commercial refrigeration repair with significantly greater geographic reach.
• Beverage-Air: Manufacturer of commercial refrigeration and beverage merchandising equipment whose installed base drives service demand. Indirect competitor and equipment supplier relationship for Bubble Tech.
• Source Refrigeration & HVAC: National commercial refrigeration and HVAC service provider serving grocery, food service, and convenience store customers. Direct overlap with Bubble Tech's convenience store and restaurant refrigeration service.
• Hoshizaki America: Manufacturer of commercial ice machines and refrigeration equipment with a national authorized service network. Adjacent category overlap with Bubble Tech's refrigeration repair offering and competes for service relationships.
• Lancer Worldwide: Manufacturer of beverage dispensing systems (soda fountains, beer dispensing) whose installed base creates service opportunities for companies like Bubble Tech. Indirect competitor for service work and direct supplier of equipment.
• Linde (Airgas): Global industrial and beverage gas supplier (including CO2 and nitrogen for beverage systems) with national distribution and service infrastructure. Both a key supplier and a potential competitor for beverage gas accounts.
• IMS (Industrial Maintenance Services): National provider of commercial refrigeration, HVAC, and food service equipment service. Competes directly with Bubble Tech in commercial refrigeration service and beverage equipment maintenance.

Direct peers

• Heritage Food Service Equipment: Regional commercial food and beverage equipment service company providing installation, maintenance, and repair across the Midwest. Closest comparable to Bubble Tech's field service business model, just at larger scale and broader category scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bubble-tech-usa

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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