Equipment Financing Accelerates Miami Food Service Growth

Coastal Culinary Solutions secured $175,000 in equipment financing to expand kitchen capacity and service capabilities, resulting in 40% revenue growth within 12 months.

Franco Ortega, Executive Chef and Operations Director of Coastal Culinary Solutions a food-services business in South Florida standing at ease

Executive Summary

Coastal Culinary Solutions, a Miami-based food service company, faced rapid growth but lacked the kitchen equipment needed to meet increasing demand. The company secured $175,000 in equipment financing to purchase commercial-grade cooking and preparation equipment, enabling operational expansion and service diversification.

The Challenge

Kitchen capacity constraints prevented the company from accepting larger corporate catering contracts worth $50,000+
Outdated equipment resulted in inefficient food preparation, limiting daily output to 200 meals maximum
Inability to offer specialized food service solutions (dietary-specific, ethnic cuisine preparation) due to equipment limitations

The Solution

Coastal Culinary Solutions partnered with a specialized equipment financing provider to secure $175,000 in flexible financing tailored to their operational needs. The structured payment plan allowed the company to preserve working capital while acquiring essential equipment without a large upfront capital outlay.

The funds were strategically deployed across three core areas: purchase of two commercial convection ovens and a 40-quart commercial mixer ($85,000), installation of a complete walk-in freezer and refrigeration system ($55,000), and acquisition of prep tables, food processors, and specialized cooking stations ($35,000). This investment directly addressed production bottlenecks and enabled the company to handle simultaneous large-scale events while maintaining food quality and safety standards.

Franco Ortega, Executive Chef and Operations Director
"This equipment financing was transformative for us. We went from turning away contracts due to capacity constraints to confidently bidding on large-scale catering operations throughout South Florida."

The Outcome

Revenue increased 40% year-over-year, from $680,000 to $952,000 within 12 months of equipment installation
Daily meal production capacity doubled from 200 to 400 meals, with ability to scale to 600+ meals for special events
Successfully won four major corporate catering contracts valued at $185,000 combined that were previously unavailable due to capacity limitations

Conclusion

The equipment financing decision proved pivotal for Coastal Culinary Solutions' growth trajectory. By accessing capital through structured equipment financing rather than traditional loans, the company maintained financial flexibility while immediately expanding operational capacity to meet market demand.

Looking Forward

With improved operational efficiency and proven revenue growth, Coastal Culinary Solutions is now planning a second financing round to open a satellite production kitchen in Broward County by Q3 2025. The company projects reaching $1.5 million in annual revenue within 18 months and plans to expand their workforce from 12 to 22 full-time employees.