A lot can change in 148 years. When Curtze Food Service got its start, deliveries went out by horse-drawn carriage. The company supplied businesses like lumber camps, construction companies, and oil companies with everything from flour by the barrel to gunpowder. Today, Ethan Sykes, Director… Read More »Partner Spotlight: Ethan Sykes, Curtze Food ServiceÂ
If you’re exploring restaurant equipment financing for the first time, you probably have questions. What happens after you apply? What do lenders look at? What if your credit isn’t perfect? Can a startup restaurant qualify? And how does the financing process actually work? At FS… Read More »Restaurant Equipment Financing: What to Expect From Application to Funding
At FS Foodservice Solutions, we believe great partnerships deserve the spotlight. Our Shining Star series highlights standout DSRs who go above and beyond to support operators, drive growth, and bring real value to every interaction, including by offering equipment financing as part of their toolkit. These stories showcase the… Read More »Shining Star Series: Hassan Khan, Gator Chef Restaurant Equipment & Supply
If you’re shopping for restaurant equipment and find a great deal on a used piece, you may assume you’ll need to pay cash for it. Good news: used equipment financing is absolutely an option. Restaurant operators can finance used commercial kitchen equipment much like they… Read More »Used Equipment Financing: Can you Finance Used Restaurant Equipment?
At FS Foodservice Solutions, we believe great partnerships deserve the spotlight. Our Shining Star series highlights standout DSRs who go above and beyond to support operators, drive growth, and bring real value to every interaction, including by offering equipment financing as part of their toolkit. These stories showcase the… Read More »Shining Star Series: Scott Hall, Innovative Foodservice Group
If you’ve been asked to add a cosigner to your equipment financing application, it often means you weren’t able to qualify on your own. That can be disappointing to hear, but it doesn’t necessarily mean financing is out of reach. Adding a qualified cosigner is… Read More »Cosigner for Equipment Financing: What it is and How it Can Help
During our conversation about this article, Dean Langella, owner of QSR Supply, had to step away for a few minutes. An employee had just informed him that some equipment wouldn’t arrive in time for an install, so Dean climbed into a truck to go pick… Read More »Partner Spotlight: Dean Langella, QSR Supply (QSR Service Group)
At FS Foodservice Solutions, we believe the best partnerships are built on communication, transparency, and setting clear expectations from day one. Whether you’ve worked with a foodservice equipment financing partner before or are offering financing for the first time, understanding the process helps create smoother… Read More »Working with FS Foodservice Solutions: What New Partners Should Know
At FS Foodservice Solutions, we believe great partnerships deserve the spotlight. Our Shining Star series highlights standout DSRs who go above and beyond to support operators, drive growth, and bring real value to every interaction, including by offering equipment financing as part of their toolkit. These stories showcase the… Read More »Shining Star Series: Bolt Bolton, Edward DON & Company
For many restaurant equipment dealers, offering equipment financing is an important part of the sales process. When operators need commercial kitchen equipment financing, they often look to their dealer for guidance, yet many dealers respond by saying, “We have a list of financing companies you… Read More »Why “We’ll Add You to Our List” Can Hurt Equipment Financing Sales for Dealers