A state-of-the-art kitchen with all the equipment you want may be nice, but it is not necessary for a basic restaurant. You will very likely want more than the bare minimum, but knowing the basic equipment required can help you get started.

One of the biggest investments of opening a new restaurant is the kitchen. A commercial kitchen needs industrial grade equipment that will withstand a busy restaurant schedule. The design and layout of a restaurant kitchen should allow food to flow seamlessly from the prep area to the line. Sometimes a new restaurant has a fabulous location, but a small kitchen space, and you have to adapt your plans accordingly.

One area that can feel overwhelming when opening a new restaurant is the equipment. The prices of new restaurant equipment are staggering, especially if you are new to the business.