Index
All guides
Everything published so far, grouped by topic.
restaurant equipment cost
- cost guideWalk-In Cooler Cost: What Drives the Number
What a walk-in cooler actually costs to buy and install, which specification choices move the price most, and the installation costs operators forget to budget.
restaurant financing
- financing guideRestaurant Equipment Financing: How It Works and What It Costs
How restaurant equipment financing works, what lenders look for, and how leasing compares to a loan. Written for operators buying their first or fifth kitchen.
- comparisonRestaurant Equipment Leasing: When It Beats Buying
How restaurant equipment leases are structured, what a dollar buyout and a fair market value lease actually cost, and which equipment is worth leasing.
- eligibility guideRestaurant Equipment Loans: Qualifying and Comparing Offers
What restaurant equipment lenders require, how to compare a factor rate against an annual rate, and what to do when your first application is declined.