Local used food equipment refurbisher and reseller

Startup food makers, bakeries, caterers, ghost kitchens and small manufacturers in your area who are on a tight budget.

You earn the margin between what you pay and your resale price, plus optional delivery fees and short warranties on refurbished machines.

• Spotting good machines and fair prices
• Basic mechanical know-how
• Online listings and negotiation

• Check that machines meet safety guards and are food-grade or NSF-listed if buyers need that
• Get general liability and product liability insurance before selling
• Check sales tax registration and resale certificate rules with your state
• Heavy items need safe storage, lifting and transport; check zoning and lease rules if storing them at home

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on the machines you buy, the tools and repair supplies you need, and how you store and transport heavy items.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $1,500 to $7,500, depending on the machines you find, your prices and how many you sell and deliver. Remember that revenue is not profit, as buying and repair costs come out of it.

Check that machines meet safety guards and are food-grade or NSF-listed if buyers need that. Also check liability insurance, sales tax registration and resale certificate rules with your state, and zoning and lease rules if you store heavy items at home.