Pricing and Costs of Restaurant Glass Door Merchandisers

Consider the full cost of owning a glass door merchandiser for your restaurant

Deciding to buy a glass door merchandiser for a restaurant is a decision that takes a considerable amount of thought and planning. While it may be tempting to purchase the least expensive model you find, you must consider the location, purpose, size and impression of the merchandiser.

Consider the following pricing and costs of restaurant glass door merchandisers before making your selection:

1. Choose a cost effective glass door merchandiser based on the location where it will be displayed.

2. Get the merchandiser to your store without paying enormous shipping or freight fees.

3. Accessorize your merchandiser to make it appeal to customers.

 

Consider the cost of the glass door merchandiser

Before you purchase a glass door merchandiser for your restaurant, you have to decide where you will place the merchandiser. If it is near the restaurant doors, where the customers can view it, you will need a merchandiser that compliments the decor of your store, which may cost more than a basic model. However, if you place it in an employee only area, you can usually go with a basic model, which is likely to save you some money.
Try: You can find glass door refrigerator floor models at A Best Kitchen. This company offers discounted prices, which range in price from $1,300 to $4,700. Kommercial Kitchens has freezer and refrigerator glass door merchandisers. Prices at this company start at under $600 for a counter top model to higher than $3,000 for some floor models.

Take advantage of free shipping for the glass door merchandiser

When you order the glass door merchandiser online, you have to consider the cost of getting it to your restaurant. Basic curbside freight on some of the larger models can add more than $400 to your bill. You will be out even more money if you want it delivered inside the store. Some companies offer free basic freight or ground shipping on glass door freezers and glass door fridges. If you need the unit faster, you may be able to pay an upgrade fee to get it faster.
Try: Atlanta Fixtures & Sales Company offers free freight on all restaurant glass door merchandisers. The merchandisers start out at around $600 at this company. Ace Mart Restaurant Supply offers glass door fridges starting at around $1,200 for floor models. Factor in the savings of around $200 for the free shipping from either company and you get a good deal.

Factor in the cost of glass door merchandiser accessories

The way you present your products in the glass door refrigerator or glass door freezer determines if your merchandiser will increase your profits. Using accessories, such as risers, enables you to make your products look appealing without losing much space in your merchandiser.
Try: InstaWares has a varied selection of food risers, which start at around $60 for basic risers. Some of the custom risers are higher than $200. You can find platter risers, slotted risers and other specialty food risers at Hubert. Prices vary with each type of product. Basic risers start at around $60. Some other specialty risers are over $600 for sets.

 

• Although glass door merchandisers don't require service very often, most companies provide a warranty on the merchandiser. Keep the paperwork you got when you purchased the merchandiser in case you need to have warranty work done on it. This alone can save you anywhere from $100 to well over $1,000 depending on the type of service necessary.

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