Equipment Leasing
Find and compare trusted suppliers offering equipment leasing for commercial kitchens across Canada.
Equipment leasing lets a kitchen pay for the use of commercial gear over a set term, often with lower upfront cost than buying outright and with end-of-term options to consider. Leasing can suit operators who want to conserve capital, keep equipment current, or test a concept before committing to ownership. The exact structure, term length, and end-of-lease choices depend on the provider and your situation. In this directory, equipment leasing is offered by Shop at Stop Restaurant Supply.
| Rank | Supplier | Location | Score | Reviews | Services |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shop at Stop Restaurant Supply 1
Top Rated
Full-service commercial kitchen equipment supplier offering design, financing, procurement, and consulting for restaurants across Ontario. With over 20 years of industry experience, Shop at Stop provides end-to-end solutions for commercial kitchen buildouts, renovations, and equipment upgrades. Account ManagementCommercial Equipment Procurement | Kitchener | 9.4 /10 | 2 reviews | Account ManagementCommercial Equipment ProcurementDesign & Technical Drawings +5 |
| 2 | TFI Food Equipment Solutions is one of Canada’s largest commercial foodservice equipment suppliers, with over 60 years in business and a Mississauga showroom plus a Bolton parts warehouse. It handles equipment sales, financing and leasing, professional installation, training and 24/7 service for national chains and independent operators. Commercial Equipment ProcurementEquipment Financing | Mississauga | 7.6 /10 | 0 reviews | Commercial Equipment ProcurementEquipment FinancingEquipment Leasing +3 |
| 3 | HESCO is a commercial kitchen and restaurant equipment dealer with locations in Edmonton, Calgary and Toronto. It offers kitchen design, equipment sales and consulting, professional installation, and a financing and leasing program delivered through partners Econolease and SilverChef. Commercial Equipment ProcurementDesign & Technical Drawings | Toronto | 7.1 /10 | 0 reviews | Commercial Equipment ProcurementDesign & Technical DrawingsEquipment Consulting +3 |
| 4 | Econolease is a dedicated equipment financing provider for the hospitality and foodservice industry, widely cited as a leading Canadian commercial-kitchen equipment financier. It offers leases, loans and a Rent-Try-Buy program, each supported by a dedicated account manager. It is a Certified B Corporation. Equipment FinancingEquipment Leasing | Toronto | 7.1 /10 | 0 reviews | Equipment FinancingEquipment LeasingAccount Management |
| 5 | BakeMax (Titan Ventures International) is a Canadian bakery, pizza and commercial kitchen equipment manufacturer and dealer with a national dealer network. It supplies a broad range of foodservice equipment and offers restaurant equipment financing and leasing through a partnership with Econolease. Commercial Equipment ProcurementEquipment Financing | Moncton | 6.9 /10 | 0 reviews | Commercial Equipment ProcurementEquipment FinancingEquipment Leasing |
| 6 | Paragon Food Equipment is a Vancouver based commercial restaurant and kitchen equipment dealer that has served foodservice professionals for roughly 40 years and ships across Canada. It carries top-brand equipment and smallwares, runs a documented Price Match Guarantee, and offers lease, rent and financing options. Commercial Equipment ProcurementEquipment Financing | Vancouver | 6.9 /10 | 0 reviews | Commercial Equipment ProcurementEquipment FinancingEquipment Leasing +1 |
| 7 | J.F.S. Restaurant Equipment is a Toronto based restaurant equipment and supply store founded in 1979, serving the GTA. It sources and supplies commercial kitchen equipment, tableware, bar supplies and furniture, offers practical equipment guidance, and provides lease-purchase options. Commercial Equipment ProcurementEquipment Consulting | Toronto | 6.6 /10 | 0 reviews | Commercial Equipment ProcurementEquipment ConsultingEquipment Leasing |
| 8 | NewCap Leasing is a Canadian commercial equipment leasing and financing firm founded in 2012 that finances new and used restaurant and foodservice equipment including refrigeration, ovens, ice machines and mixers. It offers lease-to-own, working capital loans and equipment refinancing with fast approvals across Canada. Equipment FinancingEquipment Leasing | Toronto | 6.6 /10 | 0 reviews | Equipment FinancingEquipment Leasing |
| 9 | Babak Food Equipment is a Burnaby based commercial restaurant equipment dealer, with a Laval office, offering equipment sales, service and repair, consultation and design, metal fabrication, and leasing and financing options. It also advertises price matching, subject to some restrictions. Commercial Equipment ProcurementEquipment Consulting | Burnaby | 6.6 /10 | 0 reviews | Commercial Equipment ProcurementEquipment ConsultingDesign & Technical Drawings +5 |
| 10 | MCK Equipment (Marquis Commercial Kitchen) is a Canadian commercial kitchen equipment retailer with a Saskatoon showroom and Canada-wide online sales. It offers financing and leasing for hospitality equipment through partners Econolease and NewCap, including Rent-Try-Buy and lease-to-own options. Commercial Equipment ProcurementEquipment Financing | Saskatoon | 6.3 /10 | 0 reviews | Commercial Equipment ProcurementEquipment FinancingEquipment Leasing |
| 11 | Mehmi Financial Group is an Ontario based lending and leasing firm that structures restaurant and foodservice equipment financing, including loans, leases, sale-leaseback and equipment lines of credit, for ranges, fryers, dishwashers, walk-ins and ice machines, with fast approvals across Canada. Equipment FinancingEquipment Leasing | Mississauga | 6.3 /10 | 0 reviews | Equipment FinancingEquipment Leasing |
| 12 | Canadian Restaurant Supply is a Kelowna based commercial kitchen design and equipment firm with a team of consultants, designers and project managers. It outfits restaurants with comprehensive kitchen design, equipment supply and consulting, and offers financing and leasing through Econolease. Restaurant ConsultingDesign & Technical Drawings | Kelowna | 6.3 /10 | 0 reviews | Restaurant ConsultingDesign & Technical DrawingsEquipment Consulting +3 |
| 13 | The Cook’s Mate is a Scarborough based commercial restaurant equipment supplier offering equipment sales, delivery and installation across Ontario, plus leasing and financing through a partner. It operates a RATIONAL demo kitchen and supports operators before and after purchase. Commercial Equipment ProcurementEquipment Consulting | Toronto | 6.1 /10 | 0 reviews | Commercial Equipment ProcurementEquipment ConsultingEquipment Financing +2 |
| 14 | Fincap Financial Group is a Canadian equipment finance company that arranges restaurant equipment financing and leasing for new and used equipment such as pizza ovens, fryers, dishwashers, ice machines and cold rooms, working with a network of lenders for fast approvals. Equipment FinancingEquipment Leasing | Gatineau | 6.1 /10 | 0 reviews | Equipment FinancingEquipment Leasing |
| 15 | iFoodEquipment.ca is a family-owned Hamilton based restaurant equipment and supplies dealer selling refrigeration, food prep tools and smallwares Canada-wide. It runs a restaurant equipment rental and financing program with a 12-month rent-try-buy that can convert to lease-to-own. Commercial Equipment ProcurementEquipment Financing | Hamilton | 5.8 /10 | 0 reviews | Commercial Equipment ProcurementEquipment FinancingEquipment Leasing |
Frequently asked questions
How does leasing commercial kitchen equipment work?
Leasing means you pay to use equipment over an agreed term rather than buying it outright, which keeps upfront costs lower. At the end of the term there are typically options such as continuing, upgrading, or purchasing, depending on the agreement. Because structures differ, read the term length and end-of-lease options carefully before signing.
Should I lease or buy my kitchen equipment?
Leasing favors lower upfront cost, conserving capital, and flexibility, while buying favors long-term ownership and no ongoing payments once paid off. The right answer depends on your cash position, how long you plan to keep the equipment, and how you want it treated financially. Compare the total cost of each path over the realistic life of the gear.
Which supplier in the directory offers equipment leasing?
Shop at Stop Restaurant Supply offers equipment leasing and is the only supplier in this directory that lists it, along with equipment financing. Since Shop at Stop also handles procurement, design, and consulting, you can potentially source and lease equipment through one relationship instead of juggling separate providers.
What happens at the end of an equipment lease?
End-of-term options vary by agreement and can include returning the equipment, renewing, upgrading to newer gear, or purchasing it. Because these choices and any associated costs are set in the lease, confirm them before you sign so there are no surprises later. Ask the provider to walk you through each scenario in plain terms.
Is leasing a good fit for a brand-new restaurant?
It can be, since leasing lowers the upfront cash needed to equip a kitchen, leaving more for inventory and opening costs. It also gives flexibility if you are still proving out a concept. The tradeoff is ongoing payments and the total cost over the term, so weigh that against your expected cash flow before deciding.
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