Built for Owner-Operated Kitchens
Independent restaurants build their reputation one plate at a time. You don't have a training department or a roster of shift supervisors to lean on if someone has an off night. Our equipment holds food at the same quality every time, so it doesn't come down to which cook is working that shift.
Every dish comes out the same, from the first order of the night to the last. That's what builds the word-of-mouth reputation an independent restaurant depends on, without a big marketing budget behind it.
You shouldn't have to depend on which cook is working. The equipment does the consistent part, so the result is the same no matter who's on the line.
At the Hoppy Gnome in Fort Wayne, Indiana, two compact 550CT units let a 400 square foot kitchen add menu items after opening, without adding kitchen space.
Our equipment comes in sizes to match your kitchen, from compact countertop units up to full-size cabinets, so you're not paying for more capacity than you need.
We're glad to demo any unit at our test kitchen or at your restaurant. Bring your own menu and see it hold food firsthand before you commit.
Every model in our line uses the same technology. Here's what that means for a single-location kitchen.
The same dish tastes the same at a slow Tuesday lunch and a packed Saturday night, without the owner personally checking every plate that leaves the kitchen.
The controls are simple enough that any cook on the line can run the equipment correctly with very little training, which matters when you don't have shift supervisors to lean on.
Thermodyne backs its equipment with a 100% money-back guarantee, 60 days from delivery. Contact our team for full guarantee details.
Select models ship within 48 hours through our Quick Ship program, so you're not stuck waiting on a repair with no facilities team to call.
Our compact countertop cook and hold ovens lead the independent restaurant lineup, sized to fit a small kitchen without limiting the menu.
Our equipment is available through our network of authorized foodservice equipment dealers. Our team can help identify the right model and configuration for your kitchen and connect you with a dealer.
Our team is glad to demo any unit at our test kitchen or at your restaurant, with your own menu.
Common questions from independent operators evaluating our equipment.