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Equipment Financing for Grocery Stores

Replace tired coolers, add checkout lanes or upgrade the deli without emptying your operating account. Apply in about 5 minutes.

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Equipment Financing

Keep the cold chain running without stalling vendor orders

Refrigeration, POS and prep equipment protect every dollar of perishable stock. Financing spreads the cost so weekly ordering stays on track.

As fast as
24 hours

Amount to request

$85,000.00

Funding range$25K to $5M

*Sample amounts shown. Your actual offer depends on your business and is reviewed before approval.

Equipment funding that fits a grocer's week

Light paperwork, quick turnaround

About three months of statements and a 5-minute application. Funding in as little as 24 hours for qualified stores.

Credit history isn't the whole story

FICO 500+ considered. A soft pull starts the process, and steady deposits matter.

Total cost in plain view

Your offer lists the full repayment amount before you accept, with no surprise costs once you sign.

Payments mapped out early

The repayment schedule is laid out in the offer up front, so you can plan around delivery days.

Waiting on deposits to land?

Fast decisions. Applying takes about 5 minutes.

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How it works

Apply in minutes

A short application. A soft credit pull to start.

Fast decision

We review revenue, time in business and bank activity, not just a credit score.

Review your offer

You see the amount, the schedule and the full repayment amount before you sign.

Get funded

Funding in as little as 24 hours for qualified businesses.

The equipment a grocery store can't skip

Walk a grocery store after closing and you'll hear it: compressors cycling, freezer cases humming, the bakery oven cooling down. Nearly every dollar of perishable inventory depends on equipment running around the clock. When a unit gets old, energy bills climb and the risk of losing a full case of product climbs with them.

Equipment financing lets you put in the new reach-in, the upgraded checkout lanes or the deli slicer without draining the operating account you need for weekly vendor orders.

What grocers typically finance

If a unit has already failed and you need cash for repairs rather than a replacement, see grocery store equipment repair funding.

What our review looks like

We keep the paperwork light. The 5-minute application starts with a soft credit pull, and we ask for about three months of business bank statements. No tax returns are required. FICO 500+ is considered, and sole proprietors can apply.

The amount depends mainly on your deposits and the obligations you already have. A store adding a second location may also want to read our page on grocery store expansion funding.

A quick example

For illustration: an independent market with two aging freezer cases gets a quote for replacements plus installation. Instead of pulling that from the account used for produce and payroll, the owner applies for equipment financing, reviews the offer showing the full repayment amount and the schedule, and only then decides. The old cases come out, the new ones go in, and weekly ordering continues as usual.

Repair, replace or wait?

Not every noisy compressor needs a full replacement. Ask your refrigeration tech for an honest read on the remaining life of the unit and compare repair costs with replacement. Older cases often use far more energy, and the risk of losing a full load of dairy or frozen product adds to the real cost of waiting. If replacement makes sense, plan the install for a slower day of the week so the changeover doesn't disrupt your busiest shopping hours.

Other ways to fund a grocery store

Equipment financing ties funding to a specific purchase. For flexible draws, look at a business line of credit for grocery stores. For general needs like inventory or payroll, working capital may be a better match. Ready to price new equipment? Start your application.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I finance used refrigeration?

Tell us what you plan to buy in your application. We review each request based on your store's deposits and the purchase itself.

Do I need a quote from the vendor first?

A quote helps us understand the amount you need, so have one handy if you can.

How quickly can funds arrive?

Funding can arrive in as little as 24 hours for qualified businesses after your statements are reviewed.

Is my credit score the deciding factor?

No single factor decides. FICO 500+ is considered, and your deposit history carries real weight.

What will I see before I sign?

Every offer shows the full repayment amount and the repayment schedule before you accept.

Walk-in freezer $65,000.00
Dairy case $28,000.00
POS lanes $35,000.00
Deli slicer $9,500.00

Example uses for illustration only.

How to improve your chances

Before you apply, a little preparation can make the review smoother.

  • Get written quotes for the equipment you want
  • Keep deposits flowing into one business account
  • List any existing payments to other funders
  • Have recent bank statements ready to share

How our equipment financing compares

Merchant Fund Express
Traditional bank loans
Paperwork
About 3 months of statements
Full financial package
Tax returns
Not required
Usually required
Credit
FICO 500+ considered
Higher scores often expected
Timing
As little as 24 hours if qualified
Weeks of underwriting
Starting credit check
Soft pull
Hard pull common

Get the new cases in before the old ones quit

One secure application. A soft credit pull to start. No obligation to accept an offer.

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