Starting a restaurant can be quite expensive, more so than starting up any other business. There are so many restaurant supplies that you have to buy right away, so it is logical to look for ways to cut corners. One way to do this is to buy used restaurant equipment from other businesses that are closing down or upgrading. The question is – are the savings worth the sacrifice? Let’s take a look at the pros and cons of used restaurant equipment so you can make the best decision for your business.

Potential Problems

Any time you buy something with a former owner, you run the risk of breakdowns. Think about what happens when you buy a used car. You are more likely to take it to a mechanic than you would be with a new car. While it is entirely possible for new restaurant equipment to have problems, a lot of those are often covered by a factory warranty. If you want to avoid paying for extensive repairs, new is the way to go.

Limited Longevity

All restaurant equipment fails, breaks, or wears down over time. That’s the nature of the beast. If you buy some of the used restaurant equipment Oklahoma City has to offer, you are not going to get as much use out of it as you could. It may save you money in the short term, but in the long run, you’ll get more out of something brand new. You will get to break it in and customize it to fit your needs, rather than getting stuck with someone else’s leftovers.

Sacrificial Savings

When it comes down to it, you have to compare your losses and savings. You may be able to shave off a few hundred bucks here and there, but then you end up with restaurant equipment that you’re just “dealing with.” Do you really want your business to come off warn and old before you even start? We think not.

Here at Oswalt Restaurant Supply, we offer quality restaurant equipment at affordable prices so you don’t have to go down the used route. Our line of Carlisle restaurant equipment is some of the best in the business, but you don’t have to pay a fortune to get it in your restaurant. Invest wisely the first time and your equipment will pay for itself time and time again. That’s why new restaurant supplies are always best.