Equipment financing

Capital for your next kitchen expansion — Foodservice Financing

We connect US restaurant owners with lenders offering competitive commercial kitchen equipment lease rates for 2026.

Checking your rate is a soft inquiry and will not affect credit.

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Industry terminology
  • Section 179
  • capital lease
  • operating lease
  • soft inquiry
  • term length
  • equipment collateral
  • working capital
  • funding timeline
  • $5K–$500K Funding range
  • 24–48 hours Approval speed
  • 90% approval Success rate

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How it works

How the money moves.

One soft check to match. One hard pull, and only from the lender you choose. That mechanism is why this is not a broker.

1
You
Submit application
Share your basic business details to start the equipment loan inquiry process.
2
Us
Review options
We match your request with lenders specialized in foodservice equipment.
3
You
Choose terms
Select the best fit for your cash flow from the presented loan offers.
4
Lender
Receive funds
Lenders deposit capital directly so you can pay your equipment vendor.

Tax advantages

  • Understand the Section 179 deduction limits for 2026.
  • Deduct the full purchase price of qualified equipment this year.

Flexible terms

  • Choose repayment schedules matching your seasonal cash flow.
  • Avoid balloon payments that hurt your quarterly margins.

Rapid funding

  • Get approval decisions in under two business days.
  • Access working capital without tying up your bank lines.
Why this exists

Why the usual lenders say no.

Your revenue is real. The problem is the form. Here is why traditional underwriting turns away healthy operators in this space, and what we do differently.

01

Limited business history

Traditional banks require three years of tax returns for every equipment loan application.

Many of our partners focus on your current monthly revenue rather than just your tenure.
02

Subprime credit scores

Your FICO score often causes immediate rejections at traditional commercial lenders.

Specialized foodservice lenders evaluate your equipment as collateral, reducing the reliance on personal credit.
03

High existing debt load

Lenders fear your debt-to-income ratio will prevent you from making equipment payments.

Lenders analyze your industry-specific cash flow to determine if this new equipment will actually increase profits.
Composite scenarios

What a funded request actually looks like.

Composite illustrative scenarios, not specific borrowers. Each is built from the kinds of requests this niche routinely sees.

Illustrative Texas · Used equipment loan
$25K–$40K

Food truck owner

Refurbished convection ovens and refrigeration units.

Illustrative New York · Equipment lease
$150K–$200K

Fine dining startup

Full commercial kitchen buildout including ranges and hoods.

Illustrative California · Working capital loan
$10K–$15K

Catering business

Mobile espresso machine and industrial prep tables.

Illustrative Florida · Term loan
$50K–$75K

Bakery operator

New industrial mixers and proofing ovens for expansion.

How we label illustrative scenarios →

Keep reading

Learn the difference between financing and leasing

Deciding between an operating lease and a capital loan impacts your taxes and balance sheet. Read our 2026 guide on how to choose the right structure for your restaurant's specific financial goals.

Questions we get asked

Frequently asked.

Section 179 allows your business to deduct the full purchase price of qualifying equipment from your gross income for 2026. This can significantly reduce your tax liability. Always consult your CPA to confirm your specific equipment qualifies before finalizing your tax filing.