Refrigerated Display Cases Pricing and Costs

Pricing out refrigerated display options

When you're thinking about ways to increase sales, take some time to consider refrigerated display cases pricing and costs. An attractive display refrigerator filled with tempting drinks, baked goods or other foods is a great way to get customers to notice products they might not otherwise purchase. Those in the food industry know well how important impulse buys can be; a display refrigerator, well placed, is one excellent way to increase sales through impulse buys.

Before you start shopping, however, carefully consider the cost of running a display case. New cases generally are more energy smart than old ones. Big cases usually take more electricity than small ones. Lighted cases are preferred, as they make the merchandise more appealing, but consider the cost of replacement bulbs, too. Then, stop to consider the initial cost of the type of refrigerated cases you need:

1. What does a medium to large cooled food display case cost new?

2. How much is a counter top cooled display case?

3. What is the cost if you buy refrigeration cases used?

 

Research the cost of a commercial display refrigerator

A four door refrigerated display case with wire shelves and a stainless steel interior runs about $4,000 to $5,000. A six sliding door refrigerated case with wire shelves and stainless steel features is more like $5,000 to $6,000. Tall, glass door refrigerated display cases cost about $1,000 to $3,000, depending on size.
Try: TopJetSales offers several types of medium to large sized display cases. Brrr Refrigeration and Design carries just about any type of refrigerated display case made, including those suitable for the floral industry, bakeries, delis and food marts.

Investigate the cost of a counter top refrigerated display unit

Small, counter top style refrigerated cases, not unexpectedly, cost less. A 25-inch case, ideal for displaying cakes, pies and pastries, costs about $1,400 to $2,000. A curved-front, 29-inch refrigerated case runs around $4,500 to $5,500.
Try: Instawares has a large collection of refrigerated display cases, including counter top models and refrigerated bakery display. Industry Kitchens has a small but quality collection of counter top refrigerated display cases for sale.

Consider used refrigerated display cases

Generally speaking, a good quality used refrigerated display case costs about half what a new version would. For example, a 48-inch large refrigerated display case costs about $1,500 to $3,000 used. A 40-inch open refrigerated display case is around $1,700 to $2,500. A high-quality, 47-inch refrigerated display case runs about $2,500 to $4,000.
Try: ACityDiscount Restaurant Equipment & Restaurant Supply carries a nice line of used refrigerated display cases, as does Kerekes Bakery & Restaurant Equipment.

 

• Cleaning your display refrigerator regularly not only keeps it appealing to customers but also costs you less money. Clean coils and any part of the refrigerated display case the instruction manual suggests; this will make the machine consume less energy.

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