Industry Focus
Restaurant & Hospitality Equipment Auctions & Liquidation
Commercial kitchen equipment, restaurant furniture, and hospitality FF&E.
How KD Serves This Sector
Restaurant closures, hotel FF&E dispositions, and food service equipment. Often bundled with related assets.
Equipment We Handle
- →Commercial Ovens & Ranges
- →Refrigeration Units
- →Dishwashing Equipment
- →Bar & Beverage Equipment
- →Tables, Chairs & Fixtures
- →POS Systems
- →Kitchen Prep Equipment
Relevant Services
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Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What restaurant equipment do you auction?
We auction commercial ranges, fryers, griddles, charbroilers, convection ovens, combi ovens, refrigeration units (walk-ins, reach-ins, prep tables), commercial dishwashers, ice machines, prep equipment, smallwares, and complete restaurant and foodservice facility contents. We handle independent restaurant closures, chain liquidations, and ghost kitchen shutdowns.
What restaurant equipment brands perform best at auction?
Wolf, Rational, Vulcan, Manitowoc, Hobart, Traulsen, True, and Hoshizaki equipment consistently draws competitive bidding. Rational combi ovens in particular attract buyers willing to pay a premium. Newer equipment with low hours and clean condition achieves the strongest prices regardless of brand.
Can you liquidate a chain restaurant closure across multiple locations?
Yes, multi-location restaurant liquidations are well-suited to our online auction format. We can catalog all locations simultaneously and consolidate into a single auction event, giving buyers the widest selection and maximizing competitive pressure. We have experience coordinating with franchise operators, landlords, and bankruptcy trustees on chain closures.
How do you handle walk-in refrigeration and hood systems in a restaurant liquidation?
Walk-in coolers and freezers are cataloged with dimensions and condition and attract strong interest from operators, caterers, and grocery stores. Hood systems and ansul suppression equipment are cataloged separately and require buyer coordination for removal. We advise buyers and sellers on removal requirements upfront to avoid post-auction complications.
Do you work with restaurant lenders and bankruptcy trustees?
Yes, we regularly work with banks, SBA lenders, and Chapter 7 trustees on restaurant equipment liquidations. We provide USPAP-compliant appraisals and Article 9 compliant sale documentation. Restaurant equipment collateral is a common lender assignment and we can mobilize quickly for time-sensitive situations.
How long does a restaurant equipment auction take?
A single-location restaurant auction typically runs 2–3 weeks from engagement to settlement. Multi-location chain liquidations run 3–5 weeks. We work around health department and landlord access requirements, and our online bidding format means no live auction day is needed, reducing coordination complexity.
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