Global Commercial Hot Dog Equipment Market Research Report (2025–2036)
Market Overview
Western Market Research predicts that the Global Commercial Hot Dog Equipment Market was valued at approximately USD 785.4 Million in 2025 and is projected to reach a valuation of USD 1,215.2 Million by the year 2036, expanding at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.1% globally.
The market for commercial hot dog equipment is evolving from basic heating units into sophisticated, energy-efficient, and automated merchandising solutions. Driven by the "food-on-the-go" trend and the resurgence of large-scale public events, this equipment is essential for high-volume settings like stadiums, convenience stores, and mobile vending units. The transition toward smart temperature controls and modular designs is currently the primary focus of top-tier manufacturers.
Impact of COVID-19 & Post-Pandemic Recovery
The 2020 pandemic significantly disrupted the market due to the closure of movie theaters, stadiums, and amusement parks. However, the market saw a unique resilience in the Convenience Store (C-store) and Food Truck segments, which remained operational as "essential" services. Post-pandemic, the market has benefited from the "revenge spending" in the tourism and entertainment sectors. There is now a permanent shift toward equipment featuring Antimicrobial Surfaces and Touchless Merchandising to address long-term hygiene concerns.
Market Segmentation
By Equipment Type:
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Hot Dog Roller Grills: The dominant segment; featuring chrome or non-stick rollers for continuous cooking.
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Hot Dog Bun Warmers: Critical for texture maintenance; available as drawer-style or pass-through units.
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Hot Dog Broilers/Rotisseries: High-visibility units designed for visual "theatre" and merchandising.
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Hot Dog Steamers: Favored for high-volume capacity and soft-textured products.
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Combination Units: All-in-one stations combining cooking and bun warming.
By Application (Refined):
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Convenience Stores & Gas Stations: High-traffic locations requiring durable, 24/7-operation equipment.
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Sports Arenas & Stadiums: High-capacity equipment designed for rapid "burst" serving periods.
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Mobile Vending & Food Trucks: (Replacing the LCV/HCV error) Compact, energy-efficient units suitable for varied power sources.
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Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs) & Cafeterias: Focused on consistency and speed.
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Cinema & Theme Parks: Emphasis on visual merchandising and aroma-dispensing equipment.
By Material Type:
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Stainless Steel: The industry standard for durability and sanitation.
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Tempered Glass/Acrylic: Used in merchandisers for high visibility.
Top Key Players
The market is a mix of heritage American manufacturers and emerging European/Asian specialized firms:
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Star Manufacturing (Middleby Corporation) – US
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APW Wyott (Standex International) – US
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Nemco Food Equipment – US
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The Vollrath Company – US
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Antunes (A.J. Antunes & Co.) – US
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Hatco Corporation – US
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Benchmark USA – US
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Gold Medal Products – US (Specialist in concession equipment)
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Admiral Craft Equipment (Adcraft) – US
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Globe Food Equipment (Middleby) – US
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Roller Grill International – France
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Sirman – Italy
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Equipex – US/France
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Great Northern Popcorn Company – US
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Avantco Equipment – US
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Semak Australia – Australia
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Wells Manufacturing – US
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Winco (DWL Industries) – US
Regional Analysis
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North America: The largest market share holder (~45%). The "Hot Dog Culture" in the U.S. and Canada, combined with the massive density of convenience stores (C-stores) and professional sports leagues, drives consistent equipment replacement cycles.
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Europe: Focused on high-end specialized equipment for traditional Frankfurters and street food festivals. Germany, the UK, and France are the primary hubs.
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Asia-Pacific: The fastest-growing region. Expansion of international convenience store chains (7-Eleven, FamilyMart) and rising urbanization in China and India are creating new demand for Western-style fast food equipment.
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LAMEA: Growth is centered in the tourism sectors of Brazil and the UAE, where theme parks and luxury mobile vending are expanding.
Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
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Threat of New Entrants (Moderate): Basic roller grill technology is easy to replicate, but meeting stringent UL/NSF safety and sanitation standards in Western markets acts as a barrier.
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Bargaining Power of Buyers (High): Large C-store chains and stadium contractors buy in bulk and can dictate price points and demand customized features.
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Bargaining Power of Suppliers (Moderate): Suppliers of high-grade stainless steel and heating elements are numerous, keeping raw material costs relatively stable.
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Threat of Substitutes (High): Multipurpose ovens, rapid-cook ovens (Merrychef), and air fryers are increasingly being used to cook hot dogs, threatening dedicated-unit sales.
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Intensity of Rivalry (High): Intense competition between Middleby Corp brands and independent specialists like Nemco.
SWOT Analysis
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Strengths: Simple technology with low maintenance costs; high ROI for operators; small footprint.
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Weaknesses: High energy consumption if left on 24/7; niche application (limited to one food type).
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Opportunities: Development of Energy Star-rated units; integration of IoT sensors for remote temperature monitoring; expansion into plant-based/vegan hot dog specialized grills.
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Threats: Health trends moving away from processed meats; rising electricity costs impacting the profitability of C-store operators.
Trend Analysis
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Automation & Smart Tech: Grills that automatically adjust rotation speed and heat based on product load to prevent "burning" during slow periods.
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Aesthetic Merchandising: A shift toward "Old-fashioned" or "Vintage" aesthetics for equipment to appeal to the "Artisanal Street Food" demographic.
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Digital Displays: Integrated LED screens on bun warmers and grills for dynamic pricing and marketing.
Drivers & Challenges
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Drivers:
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Rising number of convenience stores offering "Ready-to-Eat" (RTE) meals.
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Global expansion of professional sports and entertainment venues.
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Increasing demand for low-cost, high-margin food items by retailers.
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Challenges:
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Fluctuating prices of stainless steel.
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Stringent food safety regulations requiring frequent and deep cleaning of equipment.
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Value Chain Analysis
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R&D: Focus on heat distribution and non-stick coating longevity.
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Sourcing: Procurement of UL-certified electronics and food-grade stainless steel.
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Manufacturing: Metal fabrication, wiring, and safety testing.
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Distribution: Multi-channel approach via kitchen supply dealers, wholesalers, and online B2B platforms.
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After-Sales: Critical revenue stream through replacement rollers, bulbs, and thermostats.
Quick Recommendations for Stakeholders
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For Manufacturers: Focus on Energy Efficiency. With C-stores operating grills 24 hours a day, units that can reduce power consumption by 15-20% will win large-scale national contracts.
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For Investors: Prioritize brands that offer Modular/Combination units (e.g., a grill with an integrated bun drawer and sneeze guard), as space-saving is the #1 priority for modern urban retailers.
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For Retailers: Invest in Self-Service Merchandisers. Reducing labor costs is essential; equipment that allows the customer to safely serve themselves reduces overhead and increases impulse buys.
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For R&D Teams: Prioritize Easy-Clean designs. The time spent by staff cleaning equipment is a major pain point; developing "removable-roller" systems will provide a significant competitive edge.
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1. Market Overview of Commercial Hot Dog Equipment
1.1 Commercial Hot Dog Equipment Market Overview
1.1.1 Commercial Hot Dog Equipment Product Scope
1.1.2 Market Status and Outlook
1.2 Commercial Hot Dog Equipment Market Size by Regions:
1.3 Commercial Hot Dog Equipment Historic Market Size by Regions
1.4 Commercial Hot Dog Equipment Forecasted Market Size by Regions
1.5 Covid-19 Impact on Key Regions, Keyword Market Size YoY Growth
1.5.1 North America
1.5.2 East Asia
1.5.3 Europe
1.5.4 South Asia
1.5.5 Southeast Asia
1.5.6 Middle East
1.5.7 Africa
1.5.8 Oceania
1.5.9 South America
1.5.10 Rest of the World
1.6 Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) Impact Will Have a Severe Impact on Global Growth
1.6.1 Covid-19 Impact: Global GDP Growth, 2019, 2020 and 2021 Projections
1.6.2 Covid-19 Impact: Commodity Prices Indices
1.6.3 Covid-19 Impact: Global Major Government Policy
2. Covid-19 Impact Commercial Hot Dog Equipment Sales Market by Type
2.1 Global Commercial Hot Dog Equipment Historic Market Size by Type
2.2 Global Commercial Hot Dog Equipment Forecasted Market Size by Type
2.3 Hot Dog Roller Grills
2.4 Hot Dog Bun Warmers
2.5 Hot Dog Broilers
3. Covid-19 Impact Commercial Hot Dog Equipment Sales Market by Application
3.1 Global Commercial Hot Dog Equipment Historic Market Size by Application
3.2 Global Commercial Hot Dog Equipment Forecasted Market Size by Application
3.3 LCVs
3.4 HCVs
3.5 Other
4. Covid-19 Impact Market Competition by Manufacturers
4.1 Global Commercial Hot Dog Equipment Production Capacity Market Share by Manufacturers
4.2 Global Commercial Hot Dog Equipment Revenue Market Share by Manufacturers
4.3 Global Commercial Hot Dog Equipment Average Price by Manufacturers
5. Company Profiles and Key Figures in Commercial Hot Dog Equipment Business
5.1 Star
5.1.1 Star Company Profile
5.1.2 Star Commercial Hot Dog Equipment Product Specification
5.1.3 Star Commercial Hot Dog Equipment Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.2 APW Wyott
5.2.1 APW Wyott Company Profile
5.2.2 APW Wyott Commercial Hot Dog Equipment Product Specification
5.2.3 APW Wyott Commercial Hot Dog Equipment Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.3 Benchmark USA
5.3.1 Benchmark USA Company Profile
5.3.2 Benchmark USA Commercial Hot Dog Equipment Product Specification
5.3.3 Benchmark USA Commercial Hot Dog Equipment Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.4 Nemco Food Equipment
5.4.1 Nemco Food Equipment Company Profile
5.4.2 Nemco Food Equipment Commercial Hot Dog Equipment Product Specification
5.4.3 Nemco Food Equipment Commercial Hot Dog Equipment Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.5 Admiral Craft Equipment
5.5.1 Admiral Craft Equipment Company Profile
5.5.2 Admiral Craft Equipment Commercial Hot Dog Equipment Product Specification
5.5.3 Admiral Craft Equipment Commercial Hot Dog Equipment Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.6 Globe Food Equipment
5.6.1 Globe Food Equipment Company Profile
5.6.2 Globe Food Equipment Commercial Hot Dog Equipment Product Specification
5.6.3 Globe Food Equipment Commercial Hot Dog Equipment Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.7 Semak Australia
5.7.1 Semak Australia Company Profile
5.7.2 Semak Australia Commercial Hot Dog Equipment Product Specification
5.7.3 Semak Australia Commercial Hot Dog Equipment Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.8 The Vollrath Company
5.8.1 The Vollrath Company Company Profile
5.8.2 The Vollrath Company Commercial Hot Dog Equipment Product Specification
5.8.3 The Vollrath Company Commercial Hot Dog Equipment Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.9 Sirman
5.9.1 Sirman Company Profile
5.9.2 Sirman Commercial Hot Dog Equipment Product Specification
5.9.3 Sirman Commercial Hot Dog Equipment Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.10 Gold Medal Products
5.10.1 Gold Medal Products Company Profile
5.10.2 Gold Medal Products Commercial Hot Dog Equipment Product Specification
5.10.3 Gold Medal Products Commercial Hot Dog Equipment Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.11 Deuster
5.11.1 Deuster Company Profile
5.11.2 Deuster Commercial Hot Dog Equipment Product Specification
5.11.3 Deuster Commercial Hot Dog Equipment Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.12 Roller Grill International
5.12.1 Roller Grill International Company Profile
5.12.2 Roller Grill International Commercial Hot Dog Equipment Product Specification
5.12.3 Roller Grill International Commercial Hot Dog Equipment Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.13 Equipex
5.13.1 Equipex Company Profile
5.13.2 Equipex Commercial Hot Dog Equipment Product Specification
5.13.3 Equipex Commercial Hot Dog Equipment Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.14 Great Northern Popcorn
5.14.1 Great Northern Popcorn Company Profile
5.14.2 Great Northern Popcorn Commercial Hot Dog Equipment Product Specification
5.14.3 Great Northern Popcorn Commercial Hot Dog Equipment Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.15 Avantco Equipment
5.15.1 Avantco Equipment Company Profile
5.15.2 Avantco Equipment Commercial Hot Dog Equipment Product Specification
5.15.3 Avantco Equipment Commercial Hot Dog Equipment Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
6. North America
6.1 North America Commercial Hot Dog Equipment Market Size
6.2 North America Commercial Hot Dog Equipment Key Players in North America
6.3 North America Commercial Hot Dog Equipment Market Size by Type
6.4 North America Commercial Hot Dog Equipment Market Size by Application
7. East Asia
7.1 East Asia Commercial Hot Dog Equipment Market Size
7.2 East Asia Commercial Hot Dog Equipment Key Players in North America
7.3 East Asia Commercial Hot Dog Equipment Market Size by Type
7.4 East Asia Commercial Hot Dog Equipment Market Size by Application
8. Europe
8.1 Europe Commercial Hot Dog Equipment Market Size
8.2 Europe Commercial Hot Dog Equipment Key Players in North America
8.3 Europe Commercial Hot Dog Equipment Market Size by Type
8.4 Europe Commercial Hot Dog Equipment Market Size by Application
9. South Asia
9.1 South Asia Commercial Hot Dog Equipment Market Size
9.2 South Asia Commercial Hot Dog Equipment Key Players in North America
9.3 South Asia Commercial Hot Dog Equipment Market Size by Type
9.4 South Asia Commercial Hot Dog Equipment Market Size by Application
10. Southeast Asia
10.1 Southeast Asia Commercial Hot Dog Equipment Market Size
10.2 Southeast Asia Commercial Hot Dog Equipment Key Players in North America
10.3 Southeast Asia Commercial Hot Dog Equipment Market Size by Type
10.4 Southeast Asia Commercial Hot Dog Equipment Market Size by Application
11. Middle East
11.1 Middle East Commercial Hot Dog Equipment Market Size
11.2 Middle East Commercial Hot Dog Equipment Key Players in North America
11.3 Middle East Commercial Hot Dog Equipment Market Size by Type
11.4 Middle East Commercial Hot Dog Equipment Market Size by Application
12. Africa
12.1 Africa Commercial Hot Dog Equipment Market Size
12.2 Africa Commercial Hot Dog Equipment Key Players in North America
12.3 Africa Commercial Hot Dog Equipment Market Size by Type
12.4 Africa Commercial Hot Dog Equipment Market Size by Application
13. Oceania
13.1 Oceania Commercial Hot Dog Equipment Market Size
13.2 Oceania Commercial Hot Dog Equipment Key Players in North America
13.3 Oceania Commercial Hot Dog Equipment Market Size by Type
13.4 Oceania Commercial Hot Dog Equipment Market Size by Application
14. South America
14.1 South America Commercial Hot Dog Equipment Market Size
14.2 South America Commercial Hot Dog Equipment Key Players in North America
14.3 South America Commercial Hot Dog Equipment Market Size by Type
14.4 South America Commercial Hot Dog Equipment Market Size by Application
15. Rest of the World
15.1 Rest of the World Commercial Hot Dog Equipment Market Size
15.2 Rest of the World Commercial Hot Dog Equipment Key Players in North America
15.3 Rest of the World Commercial Hot Dog Equipment Market Size by Type
15.4 Rest of the World Commercial Hot Dog Equipment Market Size by Application
16 Commercial Hot Dog Equipment Market Dynamics
16.1 Covid-19 Impact Market Top Trends
16.2 Covid-19 Impact Market Drivers
16.3 Covid-19 Impact Market Challenges
16.4 Porter
Market Segmentation
By Equipment Type:
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Hot Dog Roller Grills: The dominant segment; featuring chrome or non-stick rollers for continuous cooking.
-
Hot Dog Bun Warmers: Critical for texture maintenance; available as drawer-style or pass-through units.
-
Hot Dog Broilers/Rotisseries: High-visibility units designed for visual "theatre" and merchandising.
-
Hot Dog Steamers: Favored for high-volume capacity and soft-textured products.
-
Combination Units: All-in-one stations combining cooking and bun warming.
By Application (Refined):
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Convenience Stores & Gas Stations: High-traffic locations requiring durable, 24/7-operation equipment.
-
Sports Arenas & Stadiums: High-capacity equipment designed for rapid "burst" serving periods.
-
Mobile Vending & Food Trucks: (Replacing the LCV/HCV error) Compact, energy-efficient units suitable for varied power sources.
-
Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs) & Cafeterias: Focused on consistency and speed.
-
Cinema & Theme Parks: Emphasis on visual merchandising and aroma-dispensing equipment.
By Material Type:
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Stainless Steel: The industry standard for durability and sanitation.
-
Tempered Glass/Acrylic: Used in merchandisers for high visibility.
Top Key Players
The market is a mix of heritage American manufacturers and emerging European/Asian specialized firms:
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Star Manufacturing (Middleby Corporation) – US
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APW Wyott (Standex International) – US
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Nemco Food Equipment – US
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The Vollrath Company – US
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Antunes (A.J. Antunes & Co.) – US
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Hatco Corporation – US
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Benchmark USA – US
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Gold Medal Products – US (Specialist in concession equipment)
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Admiral Craft Equipment (Adcraft) – US
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Globe Food Equipment (Middleby) – US
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Roller Grill International – France
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Sirman – Italy
