Foodservice equipment can be defined as any piece of equipment that is used for or with commercial food preparation. Foodservice equipment can be found in various types of establishments, such as restaurants, delis, supermarkets, institutions, and schools. It involves a wide variety of products, from food preparation equipment to finishing units. Some examples of foodservice equipment are: reach-in refrigerator/freezers, commercial ovens, proofers, broilers/ salamanders, grilles, ranges, stainless steel tables, sandwich prep stations, and pizza ovens.

Walk-in coolers are defined as an engineered, refrigerated storage room.  They can be found in restaurants, food storage facilities, convenience stores, and research laboratories.  A walk-in cooler should be able to maintain a temperature as low as 35 degrees F.  They are pre-engineered or pre-fabricated units that come in both standard and custom sizes.  Custom walk-in coolers can be manufactured to meet specific size and shape requirements.