U.S. Market for Foodservice Equipment

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Executive Summary

• Scope of the Report
• Methodology
• Product Definitions and Classifications
  • Commercial Food Products Machinery
  • Commercial and Service Industry Machinery
  • Commercial Refrigeration Equipment
  • Institutional Furniture and Fixtures
  • Table 1-1 Foodservice Equipment Categories and Products
• Global Market Size
• The U.S. Market Size
  • Table 1-2 U.S. Foodservice Equipment Supply, by Category, 2002-2006(E) (in million $)
  • U.S. Shipments
  • The U.S. Trade Scenario for Foodservice Equipment
• Supply Value of Foodservice Equipment Categories
  • Food Products Machinery - Food Preparation
  • Table 1-3 Value of U.S. Shipments of Foodservice Food Products Machinery, by Type, 1992-2006(E) (in million $)
  • Commercial and Service Industry Machinery
  • Table 1-4 Value of U.S. Shipments of Foodservice Commercial and Service Industry Machinery, by Type, 1992-2006 (in million $)
  • Hot Tops, Planchas and Induction Cooktops More Popular
  • Ovens, Combi Ovens and Microwave Ovens
  • Imports and Exports of Foodservice Cooking Equipment
  • Espresso and Cappuccino Machines
  • Imports and Exports of Display Cases, Counters, and Cabinets
  • Imports and Exports of Foodservice Dishwashing Machines
  • Commercial Refrigeration Equipment
  • Table 1-5 Value of U.S. Shipments of Commercial Foodservice Refrigeration Equipment, by Type, 1992-2006 (in million $)
  • Mexico and South Korea: Largest U.S. Import Markets for Foodservice Refrigerator-Freezers
  • Canada is the Largest U.S. Market for Foodservice Refrigerator-Freezer Exports
  • Imports and Exports of Ice-Making Machines
  • Beverage Dispensing Equipment
  • Institutional Furniture
  • Table 1-6 Value of U.S. Shipments of Foodservice Furnishings and Fixtures, 1992-2005(E) (in million $)
• Factors Contributing to Growth
  • The Economy
  • Government Indicators
  • Consumer Attitudes and Diet Trends
  • New Menu Offerings and Food Trends
  • Technology
  • Replacement Equipment
  • “Green”/Environmental issues
  • Regulations
  • Competition
  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Table 1-7 Primary Foodservice Competitors by Product
• Distribution
  • Figure 1-1 U.S. Foodservice Equipment Manufacturer Sales by Channel, 2006 (%)
  • Dealers
  • Buying Groups
  • Distributors
  • Manufacturers’ Representatives
  • Service Agents
• Promotion
• Commercial vs. Non-Commercial End Users
  • The Ultimate End User, the Consumer
  • Simmons Survey Findings on End User Behavior
  • Table 1-8 Fast-Food/Drive-In and Family Restaurant/Steak House Patrons, by Age, Last 30 Days (Index = 100)
  • Consumers and Pre-Cooked Meals
  • Figure 1-2 Most Likely Source of Purchase for Ready-to-Eat Meal (%)
• Outlook for 2007
  • Figure 1-3 Percent of Operators with Projected 2007 Budget for Foodservice Equipment and Supplies, Allocated by Item
• Market Outlook
  • Global Markets Increasingly Competitive
  • Five-Year Outlook
  • Table 1-9 Forecast Value of Foodservice Equipment, by Category, 2007-2011 (in million $)

Chapter 2: The Market

• Scope of the Report
• Methodology
• Product Definitions and Classifications
  • Commercial Food Products Machinery
  • Commercial and Service Industry Machinery
  • Commercial Refrigeration Equipment
  • Institutional Furniture and Fixtures
  • Table 2-1 Foodservice Equipment Categories and Products
• Global Market Size
  • Figure 2-1 Global Share of Food Equipment Products, by Type, 2006 (%)
• The U.S. Market Size
  • Table 2-2 U.S. Foodservice Equipment Supply, by Category, 2002-2006(E) (in million $)
  • U.S. Shipments
  • Table 2-3 Value of U.S. Shipments of Foodservice Equipment, by Category, 1992-2006(E) (in million $)
  • The U.S. Trade Scenario for Foodservice Equipment
  • Figure 2-2 Value of U.S. Imports and Exports of Foodservice Equipment, 2002-2006 (in million $)
  • Table 2-4 Value of U.S. Imports of Foodservice Equipment, by Type, 2002-2006 (in million $)
  • Table 2-5 Value of U.S. Exports of Foodservice Equipment, by Type, 2002-2006 (in million $)
• Foodservice Equipment Categories
• Food Products Machinery - Food Preparation
  • Table 2-6 Value of U.S. Shipments of Foodservice Food Products Machinery, by Type, 1992-2006(E) (in million $)
• Commercial and Service Industry Machinery
  • Table 2-7 Value of U.S. Shipments of Foodservice Commercial and Service Industry Machinery, by Type, 1992-2006 (in million $)
  • Cooking and Warming Equipment
  • Table 2-8 Value of U.S. Shipments of Foodservice Commercial and Service Industry Machinery, by Type, 1992-2006 (in million $)
  • Hot Tops, Planchas and Induction Cooktops More Popular
  • Ovens, Combi Ovens and Microwave Ovens
  • Imports and Exports of Foodservice Cooking Equipment
  • Figure 2-3 Value of U.S. Imports of Foodservice Cooking Equipment, by Top Countries, 2006 (%)
  • Table 2-9 Value of U.S. Imports of Foodservice Cooking Equipment, by Top Ten Countries, 2002-2006 (in million $)
  • Figure 2-4 U.S. Exports of Foodservice Cooking Equipment, by Top Countries, 2006 (%)
  • Table 2-10 Value of U.S. Exports of Foodservice Cooking Equipment, by Top 10 Countries, 2002-2006 (in million $)
  • Table 2-11 U.S. Imports and Exports of Foodservice Cooking Equipment, by Type, 2001-2005 (in million $)
  • Fryers, Tilting Skillets, Griddles and Grills
  • Steamers
  • Rotisseries
  • Cook-Chill Equipment
  • Toasters
  • Espresso and Cappuccino Machines
  • Serving & Holding Food
  • Imports and Exports of Display Cases, Counters, and Cabinets
  • Figure 2-5 U.S. Imports of Foodservice Display Cases, Counters, and Cabinets by Top Countries, 2006 (%)
  • Table 2-12 U.S. Imports of Foodservice Display Cases, Counters, and Cabinets, by Top Ten Countries, 2002-2006 (in million $)
  • Figure 2-6 U.S. Exports of Foodservice Display Cases, Counters, and Cabinets, by Top Countries, 2006 (%)
  • Table 2-13 Value of U.S. Exports of Foodservice Display Cases, Counters, and Cabinets, by Top Ten Countries, 2001-2005 (in million $)
  • Table 2-14 Value of U.S. Imports and Exports of Foodservice Display Cases, Counters, and Cabinets, by Type, 2002-2006 (in million $)
  • Warewashing
  • Table 2-15 Value of U.S. Shipments of Dishwashing Machinery, 1992-2006(E) (in million $)
  • Imports and Exports of Foodservice Dishwashing Machines
  • Figure 2-7 U.S. Imports of Foodservice Dishwashing Machines, by Top Countries, 2006 (%)
  • Table 2-16 Value of U.S. Imports of Foodservice Dishwashing Machines, by Top Ten Countries, 2001-2005 (in million $)
  • Figure 2-8 U.S. Exports of Foodservice Dishwashing Equipment, by Top Countries, 2006 (%)
  • Table 2-17 Value of U.S. Exports of Foodservice Dishwashing Machines, by Top 10 Countries, 2002-2006 (in million $)
  • Table 2-18 Value of U.S. Imports and Exports of Foodservice Dishwashing Equipment, by Type, 2002-2006 (in million $)
• Commercial Refrigeration Equipment
  • Table 2-19 Average Lifespan of Foodservice Refrigeration Equipment
  • Table 2-20 Value of U.S. Shipments of Commercial Foodservice Refrigeration Equipment, by Type, 1992-2006 (in million $)
  • Table 2-20 [cont.] Value of U.S. Shipments of Commercial Foodservice Refrigeration Equipment, by Type, 1992-2006 (in million $)
  • Mexico and South Korea: Largest U.S. Import Markets for Foodservice Refrigerator-Freezers
  • Figure 2-9 U.S. Imports of Foodservice Refrigerator-Freezers, by Top Countries, 2006 (%)
  • Table 2-21 Value of U.S. Imports of Foodservice Refrigerator-Freezers, by Top Ten Countries, 2002-2006 (in million $)
  • Canada is the Largest U.S. Market for Foodservice Refrigerator-Freezer Exports
  • Figure 2-10 U.S. Exports of Foodservice Refrigerator-Freezers, by Top Five Countries, 2006 (%)
  • Table 2-22 Value of U.S. Exports of Foodservice Refrigerator-Freezers, by Top Ten Countries, 2002-2006 (in million $)
  • Table 2-23 Value of U.S. Imports and Exports of Foodservice Refrigerator-Freezers, by Type, 2002-2006 (in million $)
  • Imports and Exports of Ice-Making Machines
  • Figure 2-11 U.S. Imports of Foodservice Ice Machines, by Top Countries, 2006 (%)
  • Table 2-24 Value of U.S. Imports of Foodservice Ice-Making Machines, by Top Ten Countries, 2002-2006 (in million $)
  • Figure 2-12 U.S. Exports of Foodservice Ice-Making Machines, by Top Countries, 2006 (%)
  • Table 2-25 Value of U.S. Exports of Foodservice Ice-Making Machines, by Top 10 Countries, 2002-2006 (in million $)
  • Table 2-26 Value of U.S. Imports and Exports of Foodservice Ice-Making Machines, by Type, 2001-2005 (in million $)
  • Beverage Dispensing Equipment
  • Figure 2-13 U.S. Imports of Beverage Dispensing Equipment, by Top Countries, 2006 (%)
  • Table 2-27 Value of U.S. Imports of Foodservice Beverage Dispensing Equipment, by Top Ten Countries, 2002-2006 (in million $)
  • Figure 2-14 U.S. Exports of Foodservice Beverage Dispensing Equipment, by Top Five Countries, 2006 (%)
  • Table 2-28 Value of U.S. Exports of Foodservice Beverage Dispensing Equipment, by Top 10 Countries, 2002-2006 (in million $)
  • Table 2-29 Value of U.S. Imports and Exports of Foodservice Beverage Dispensing Equipment, by Type, 2002-2006 (in million $)
• Institutional Furniture
  • Table 2-30 Value of U.S. Shipments of Foodservice Furnishings and Fixtures, 1992-2005(E) (in million $)
  • Factors Contributing to Growth
    • Replacement Equipment
    • New Menu Offerings and Food Trends
    • Technological Innovations
    • Economic Factors
    • Market Outlook
      • Global Markets Increasingly Competitive
      • Five-Year Outlook
        • Table 2-31 Forecast Value of Foodservice Equipment, by Category, 2007-2011 (in million $)

Chapter 3: Trends and Dynamics

• Overview
• The Economy
  • Government Indicators
  • Table 3-1 U.S. Consumer Household Income and Expenditures for Food Away From Home, 2001-2005
  • Figure 3-1 U.S. Consumer Confidence Index, 2001-2006
  • Figure 3-2 U.S. Unemployment Rate, 2001-2006 (%)
  • Figure 3-3 U.S. Estimated Annual Foodservices Sales, 2001-2005
  • Figure 3-4 U.S. Foodservices and Drinking Places: Capital Expenditures for New and Used Equipment, 2001-2005
  • Figure 3-5 U.S. Foodservices and Drinking Places: Capital Expenditures for Structures, 2001-2005
  • Figure 3-6 U.S. Producer Price Index: Commercial Cooking and Food Warming Equipment, Including Parts and Attachments, 2001-2006
  • Figure 3-7 U.S. Producer Price Index: Commercial Food Products Machinery, 2001-2006
  • Figure 3-8 U.S. Producer Price Index: Commercial Refrigerators and Related Equipment, 2001-2006
  • Figure 3-9 U.S. Producer Price Index: Institutional Furniture Manufacturing, 2003-2006
  • Table 3-2 Number of Employees by Industry (not seasonally adjusted), 2001-2006 (in thousands)
  • Table 3-3 Average Weekly Earnings of Production Workers by Industry (not seasonally adjusted), 2001-2006
• Consumer Attitudes and Diet Trends
  • Figure 3-10 Foodservice Sales at Supermarkets and Restaurants, 2002-2005(P)
• Technology
  • “Green”/Environmental issues
    • Half of Operators Purchased New Energy-Saving Equipment in 2005
    • ENERGY STAR Certification
• Regulations
  • Competition
  • Mergers and Acquisitions
• Outlook for 2007
  • Figure 3-11 Percent of Operators with Projected 2007 Budget for Foodservice Equipment and Supplies, Allocated by Item

Chapter 4: Competitive Profiles

• Table 4-1 Primary Foodservice Competitors by Product

• Aga Foodservice Group Plc
  • Corporate Background
  • Product and Brand Portfolio
  • Table 4-2 Aga Foodservice Group’s U.S. Product and Brand Portfolio for Foodservice Equipment
  • Performance
  • Figure 4-1 Annual Revenues of AGA Foodservice Group, 2001-2005 (in million £)
  • Figure 4-2 Annual U.S. Foodservice Segment Revenues of AGA Foodservice Group, 2001-2005 (in million £)
  • Company News
  • Partner of the Year
  • Acquisitions
  • New Facilities
• Ali Group
  • Corporate Background
  • Product and Brand Portfolio
  • Table 4-3 The Ali Group’s U.S. Product and Brand Portfolio for Foodservice Equipment
  • Performance
  • Company News
  • Acquisition of CMA Dishmachines
  • Champion Industries
• Commercial Furniture Group, Inc.
  • Corporate Background
  • Product and Brand Portfolio
  • Table 4-4 CFGroup’s Product and Brand Portfolio for Foodservice Equipment
  • Performance
  • Figure 4-3 Annual Revenues of Falcon Products, 1999-2005(E) (in million $)
  • Company News
• Dover Corp.
  • Corporate Background
  • Product and Brand Portfolio
  • Table 4-5 Dover Corp.’s Product and Brand Portfolio for Foodservice Equipment
  • Performance
  • Figure 4-4 Annual Revenues of Dover Corp., 2002-2006 (in billion $)
  • Figure 4-5 Annual Revenues of Systems Segment of Dover Corp., 2003-2006 (in million $)
  • Company News
• AB Electrolux
  • Corporate Background
  • Product and Brand Portfolio
  • Table 4-6 Electrolux’s Product and Brand Portfolio for Foodservice Equipment
  • Performance
  • Figure 4-6 Annual Revenues of Electrolux, 2002-2006 (in billion SEK)*
  • Figure 4-7 Annual Revenues of Electrolux Professional (Indoor) Products Segment, 2002-2006 (in billion SEK)
  • Company News
  • Restructuring the Business
  • Culinary Event Center
• Enodis Plc
  • Corporate Background
  • Product and Brand Portfolio
  • Table 4-7 Enodis’s Product and Brand Portfolio for Foodservice Equipment
  • Performance
  • Figure 4-8 Annual Revenues of Enodis, 2002-2006 (in million £)
  • Figure 4-9 Annual Revenues of Enodis, by Global Foodservice Equipment, 2002-2006 (in million £)
  • Figure 4-10 Annual Revenues of Enodis, by North American Foodservice Operations, 2002-2006 (in million £)
  • Company News
  • Merrychef USA
  • Awards
  • Acquisition Target
  • Enerlogic
• Hoshizaki Electric Co. Ltd.
  • Corporate Background
  • Product and Brand Portfolio
  • Table 4-8 Hoshizaki’s Product and Brand Portfolio for Foodservice Equipment
  • Performance
  • Figure 4-11 Annual Revenues of Lancer, 2000-2004 (in million $)
  • Table 4-9 Lancer’s Revenues by Product, 2002-2004 ($ millions)
  • Figure 4-12 Annual Revenues of Lancer by North American Operations, 2000-2004 (in million $)
  • Figure 4-13 Annual Revenues of Lancer by U.S. Operations, 2000-2004 (in million $)
• Illinois Tool Works, Inc.
  • Corporate Background
  • Product and Brand Portfolio
  • Table 4-10 ITW’s Product and Brand Portfolio for Foodservice Equipment
  • Performance
  • Figure 4-14 Annual Revenues of ITW, 2002-2006 (in billion $)
  • Figure 4-15 Annual Revenues of ITW Specialty Equipment - North America, 2001-2005 (in billion $)
  • Figure 4-16 Annual Revenues of ITW Specialty Equipment - International, 2001-2005 (in million $)
• The Manitowoc Co., Inc.
  • Corporate Background
  • Product and Brand Portfolio Table 4-11 Manitowoc’s Product and Brand Portfolio for Foodservice Equipment
  • Performance
  • Figure 4-17 Annual Revenues of Manitowoc, 2002-2006 (in billion $)
  • Figure 4-18 Annual Revenues of Manitowoc’s Foodservice Equipment Segment, 2002-2006 (in million $)
  • Company News
  • Acquisitions and Divestitures
  • Innovation
  • Outlook
  • Personnel Changes
• The Middleby Corp.
  • Corporate Background
  • Product and Brand Portfolio
  • Table 4-12 The Middleby Corp.’s Product and Brand Portfolio for Foodservice Equipment
  • Performance
  • Figure 4-19 Annual Revenues of The Middleby Corp., 2002-2006 (in million $)
  • Figure 4-20 Annual Revenues of The Middleby Corp.’s Commercial Foodservice Segment, 2002-2006 (in million $)
  • Table 4-13 Middleby’s Revenues by Product, 2002-2005 ($ millions)
  • Company News
  • Acquisitions
  • New Product Development
  • Product Improvements
• Standex International Corp.
  • Corporate Background
  • Product and Brand Portfolio
  • Table 4-14 Standex International Corp.’s Product and Brand Portfolio for Foodservice Equipment
  • Performance
  • Figure 4-21 Annual Revenues of Standex, 2002-2006 (in million $)
  • Figure 4-22 Annual Revenues of Standex’s Food Service Equipment Division, 2002-2006 (in million $)
  • Company News
  • Acquisitions
  • Expanding Operations to Mexico
  • Disposal of USECO Assets
• TurboChef Technologies, Inc.
  • Corporate Background
  • Product and Brand Portfolio
  • Table 4-15 TurboChef’s Product and Brand Portfolio for Foodservice Equipment
  • Performance
  • Figure 4-23 Annual Revenues of TurboChef, 2001-2005 (in million $)
  • Figure 4-24 Annual Revenues of TurboChef from North America, 2001-2005 (in million $)
  • Company News
  • Entering the Residential Market
• United Technologies Corp.
  • Corporate Background
  • Product and Brand Portfolio
  • Table 4-16 Carrier/United Technologies’ Product and Brand Portfolio for U.S. Foodservice Equipment
  • Performance
  • Figure 4-25 Annual Revenues of United Technologies, 2002-2006 (in billion $)
  • Figure 4-26 Annual Revenues of Carrier Segment of United Technologies, 2002-2006 (in billion $)

Chapter 5: Product Distribution and Promotion

• Distribution
• Figure 5-1 U.S. Foodservice Equipment Manufacturer Sales by Channel, 2006 (%)
• Dealers
• Buying Groups
• Distributors
• Table 5-1 Ten Largest U.S. Foodservice Equipment and Supplies Distributors, 2005
• Systems Distributors
• Broadline Distributors
• Table 5-2 Ten Largest U.S. Foodservice Broadline Distributors (in million $)
• Manufacturers’ Representatives
• Service Agents
• Consultants

• Blurring the Lines
• Promotion
• Seasonality

Chapter 6: End User

• Commercial End Users
• Restaurants
• Figure 6-1 U.S. Restaurant Sales, 1970-2007(P) (in billion $)
• Consumer Restaurant Visits
• Figure 6-2 Number of Takeout Meals Eaten in the Previous 7 Days by Adults in the United States
• Table 6-1 Source of Takeout Food in the Previous Week*
• Hospitality (Hotel/Motel/Casino)
• Supermarkets and Home Meal Replacement
• Convenience Stores
• Figure 6-3 Prepared Food Sold Through Convenience Stores
• Recreation
• Catering

• On-site vs. Off-site
  • Table 6-2 Percent of Foodservice Contracted Out, By Operator Type,
• Noncommercial End Users
  • Healthcare/Senior Care
  • Primary Schools
  • Colleges/Universities
  • Business & Industry
  • Corrections
  • The Military
• The Ultimate End User, the Consumer
  • Table 6-3 U.S. Consumer Household Income and Expenditures for Food Away From Home, 2001-2005
  • Figure 6-4 How Often Adults Living at Home with Children Under 18 Eat at Home As a Family in a Typical Week
  • Consumers’ Attitudes and Experiences with Restaurants
• Simmons Survey Findings on End User Behavior
  • Figure 6-5 Adults Who Have Visited a Fast-Food or Drive-In Restaurant 6+ Times in the Past 30 Days (Index = 100)
  • Table 6-4 Fast-Food/Drive-In and Family Restaurant/Steak House Patrons, by Age, Last 30 Days (Index = 100)
  • Table 6-5 Fast-Food/Drive-In and Family Restaurant/Steak House Patrons, by Race/Ethnicity, Last 30 Days (Index = 100)
  • Table 6-6 Fast-Food/Drive-In and Family Restaurant/Steak House Patrons, by Geographic Region, Last 30 Days (Index = 100)
  • Table 6-7 Fast-Food/Drive-In and Family Restaurant/Steak House Patrons, by Education, Last 30 Days (Index = 100)
  • Table 6-8 Fast-Food/Drive-In and Family Restaurant/Steak House Patrons, by Employment Status, Last 30 Days (Index = 100)
  • Table6-9 Fast-Food/Drive-In and Family Restaurant/Steak House Patrons, by Household Income, Last 30 Days (Index = 100)
  • Table 6-10 Fast-Food/Drive-In and Family Restaurant/Steak House Patrons, by Presence of Children by Age, Last 30 Days (Index = 100)
• Consumers and Pre-Cooked Meals
  • Figure 6-6 Most Likely Source of Purchase for Ready-to-Eat Meal (%)
  • Figure 6-7 Reasons for Purchase of Ready-to-Eat Meals from Supermarket Deli (%)
  • Table 6-11 Age of Those Who Often Eat Store-Made, Pre-Cooked Meals (Index = 100)
  • Table 6-12 Race/Ethnicity of Those Who Often Eat Store-Made, Pre-Cooked Meals (Index = 100)
  • Table 6-13 Geographic Region of Those Who Often Eat Store-Made, Pre-Cooked Meals (Index = 100)
  • Table 6-14 Education of Those Who Often Eat Store-Made, Pre-Cooked Meals (Index = 100)
  • Table 6-15 Employment Status of Those Who Often Eat Store-Made, Pre-Cooked Meals (Index = 100)
  • Table 6-16 Household Income of Those Who Often Eat Store-Made, Pre-Cooked Meals (Index = 100)
  • Table 6-17 Age of Children of Those Households Who Often Eat Store-Made, Pre-Cooked Meals (Index = 100)
• The Coffee Craze

Appendix: Selected Company Contacts