Tag: restaurant equipment

Used restaurant equipment auctions can present an excellent opportunity for restaurant owners. You can often find the exact restaurant equipment you need. In many cases, you can purchase it at a much lower price. Used restaurant equipment will almost always be less expensive than new equipment, and auctions tend to present lower price points because...

If you’re a restaurant owner or in the process of opening one, you’ll need a lot of restaurant equipment. This includes appliances, refrigerators, freezers, counters, shelves, furniture, and much more. Purchasing all of this new can be extremely expensive, which is why smart shoppers turn to auction houses like Kohn-Megibow Company in Orange County to...

It can be tough to know what to do with used restaurant equipment when you no longer need it. Perhaps your restaurant is going out of business, or you have purchased new equipment and need to sell the older items. There may be used restaurant equipment that rarely gets used, but is taking up a...

If you are in the market to buy used restaurant equipment, you may be making a very smart decision. Quality restaurant equipment is designed to last a long time. You can find great deals with used items that work properly and still have plenty of life left in them. However, the “buyer beware” mentality must...

Foodservice industry experts will typically say that a well-maintained piece of commercial restaurant equipment should last 10 years or more. The real numbers may vary based on the type and size of the equipment. How the owner uses and maintains the equipment will also factor into its overall lifespan.

If you are looking to open a new restaurant, congratulations on your exciting business venture. One of the most important steps you will need to take is buying the necessary equipment. Some equipment will be essential to every restaurant. Other items may be specialized based on your restaurant size, location and menu. 

There are many pieces of used restaurant equipment available. From commercial appliances and large furniture pieces to smaller serving and dining items, you can find just about everything you need in used or refurbished condition. Used restaurant equipment could save you a lot of money in the short-term. However, which items can provide the best...

Used restaurant equipment can provide excellent cost savings. You may be able to find exactly what you need at a fraction of the cost compared to new restaurant appliances, furniture, serving items, cookware, safety equipment, cleaning equipment, etc. However, buying used restaurant equipment can also come with some risks. It’s important to understand what you...

Buying used restaurant equipment can be intimidating for some. Restaurant owners and catering business owners want to know they are purchasing items that will provide desirable functionality and reliable performance. Used restaurant equipment can save you a ton of money compared to new equipment. However, you sometimes get what you pay for if you are...

So far, Proxibid has been a great service we’ve been using at Kohn-Megibow company to continue our used restaurant equipment auctions in a safe, legal and effective manner. We cannot safely conduct live auctions at our warehouse for the time being. Online virtual auctions are the next-best thing, and we’re amazed at how well they’ve...