Restaurant Equipment Financing

Equip your kitchen. Serve your customers.

Financing for Canadian restaurants, cafes, and food service businesses. Commercial ovens, refrigeration, prep equipment—we connect you with lenders who understand the food industry.

$10K–$250K Equipment Financing
24–60 mo Flexible Terms
New & Used Equipment Options

New Restaurants Welcome

Starting fresh? We work with lenders who finance new restaurant concepts—with the right personal credit, experience, and business plan.

Preserve Startup Capital

Keep your working capital for inventory, staff, and marketing. Finance the equipment and pay from revenue as you grow.

Package Financing

Finance your entire kitchen buildout in one package—ovens, refrigeration, prep stations, ventilation, POS—with a single monthly payment.

Commercial Kitchen Equipment We Finance

From cooking equipment to cold storage—financing for everything that makes your kitchen run.

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Cooking Equipment Ranges, ovens, grills, fryers, steamers
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Refrigeration Walk-ins, reach-ins, prep tables, freezers
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Prep Equipment Mixers, slicers, food processors, prep tables
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Ventilation Hoods, exhaust systems, fire suppression
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Dishwashing Commercial dishwashers, glass washers
Beverage Equipment Espresso machines, ice machines, dispensers
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POS Systems Point-of-sale terminals, kitchen displays
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Food Trucks Mobile kitchen buildouts and vehicles

Financing for all food service businesses.

Whether you're opening your first location, expanding an existing operation, or upgrading worn equipment—we connect you with lenders who understand the restaurant industry.

  • Full-service restaurants and fine dining
  • Quick-service and fast casual concepts
  • Cafes, bakeries, and coffee shops
  • Food trucks and mobile kitchens
  • Catering and commissary kitchens
  • Ghost kitchens and delivery-only concepts
$10K–$250K
Typical Deal Size
24–60 mo
Term Length
New & Established
Businesses Welcome

Get Your Kitchen Equipped

From application to installation—here's how we get your equipment financed.

1

Apply Online

Complete our short application. Tell us about your business, the equipment you need, and your timeline.

2

Get Matched

We review your profile and match you with lenders who work with restaurants and food service businesses.

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Review Options

Receive financing options within 24-48 hours. Compare rates, terms, and monthly payments.

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Get Funded

Accept your terms, complete documentation, and order your equipment.

Restaurant Equipment Financing Questions

Common questions from restaurant owners and food service operators.

Yes, though requirements are stricter for new restaurants. To qualify, lenders typically look for:

  • Strong personal credit: 680+ is ideal, 650+ may work
  • Industry experience: Prior restaurant management or ownership
  • Solid business plan: Concept, location, projections
  • Down payment: 15-25% for new businesses
  • Signed lease: Proof of secured location

Some lenders specialize in startup restaurants—we can match you with the right options.

Most commercial kitchen equipment can be financed, including:

  • Cooking equipment (ranges, ovens, grills, fryers)
  • Refrigeration (walk-ins, reach-ins, prep tables)
  • Prep equipment (mixers, slicers, processors)
  • Ventilation and fire suppression systems
  • Dishwashing equipment
  • Beverage equipment (espresso, ice machines)
  • POS and technology systems
  • Food trucks and mobile kitchen buildouts

Both new equipment from dealers and quality used equipment can be financed.

Yes. Package financing lets you bundle multiple equipment items into a single financing agreement with one monthly payment. This is common for:

  • New restaurant buildouts
  • Major kitchen renovations
  • Concept changes requiring new equipment

Package deals often get better terms than financing items individually.

Rates and terms vary based on your credit profile and business history:

  • Terms: Typically 24-60 months
  • Rates: Vary by credit tier and lender
  • Down payment: 0-25% depending on profile
  • Structure: Lease or loan options available

We'll help you understand your options and find the structure that fits your cash flow.

Yes. Quality used equipment can be financed, though with some considerations:

  • Equipment should be in good working condition
  • Age limits vary by equipment type (typically under 7-10 years)
  • May require larger down payment
  • Terms may be shorter than new equipment

Used equipment is a smart option for many restaurateurs—lower cost with proven reliability.

No. Canada Equipment Finance is a finance broker, not a lender. We don't provide financing directly or make credit decisions.

Our role is to connect you with appropriate lenders from our network of Canadian equipment finance companies. This broker model benefits you because we can access multiple lenders and find options that fit your specific situation.

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