The equipment is an asset on your balance sheet. If you ever sell the business, the gear goes with the price tag.
You’re paying for it, but you don’t own it. It’s not an asset you can sell later.
the "workhorses" that last 15+ years (stainless steel tables, heavy-duty ranges, gas ovens).
Under Section 179, you can often deduct the full purchase price of the equipment in the year you buy it.
Buying an entire line (ranges, fryers, hoods) can drain your startup capital instantly.
Most leases cover repairs and servicing. If the walk-in fridge dies on a Friday night, the leasing company usually handles the fix.
Choosing between leasing and buying restaurant equipment is one of the biggest financial forks in the road for a new owner.
Leasing is great for keeping your initial overhead low and staying flexible.
The equipment is an asset on your balance sheet. If you ever sell the business, the gear goes with the price tag.
You’re paying for it, but you don’t own it. It’s not an asset you can sell later.
the "workhorses" that last 15+ years (stainless steel tables, heavy-duty ranges, gas ovens). leasing restaurant equipment vs buying
Under Section 179, you can often deduct the full purchase price of the equipment in the year you buy it.
Buying an entire line (ranges, fryers, hoods) can drain your startup capital instantly. The equipment is an asset on your balance sheet
Most leases cover repairs and servicing. If the walk-in fridge dies on a Friday night, the leasing company usually handles the fix.
Choosing between leasing and buying restaurant equipment is one of the biggest financial forks in the road for a new owner. It’s not an asset you can sell later
Leasing is great for keeping your initial overhead low and staying flexible.
