Certified Restaurant Equipment Appraisals You Can Trust
Certified restaurant equipment appraisals by U.S. Asset Appraisals. Accurate valuations for restaurants, bars, distilleries, breweries and foodservice businesses nationwide.
Desktop Appraisal
A desktop appraisal is a fast and efficient option when a physical inspection is not required. Using photos, equipment lists, serial numbers, and market data, we provide USPAP-compliant valuations accepted by SBA lenders, banks, attorneys, and CPAs. Ideal for restaurant kitchens, bars, cafés, bakeries, and food service businesses needing accurate valuations for lending, insurance, tax, or planning purposes. Click Here for a Free Quote.
Onsite Appraisal
An onsite appraisal includes a physical inspection to verify equipment condition, installation, and functionality. This is recommended when commercial kitchen equipment, ventilation systems, refrigeration, bar equipment, or built-in fixtures affect value. We deliver certified, defensible reports used for SBA lending, legal, insurance, and acquisition purposes. Click Here for a Free Quote.
Certified Restaurant & Commercial Kitchen Equipment Appraisals
Restaurant equipment holds significant business value, but its worth can vary greatly depending on condition, age, installation, configuration, ventilation, sanitation standards, and brand demand. At U.S. Asset Appraisals, we specialize in certified restaurant and commercial kitchen equipment valuation, providing USPAP compliant reports trusted for SBA lending, bank collateral, business sales, insurance, estate settlement, tax reporting, and litigation. Our appraisal services cover everything from full commercial kitchens and bar setups to food trucks, franchises, cafés, bakeries, breweries, and catering operations.
Our certified appraisers understand the unique challenges of valuing restaurant and food service assets, including built in equipment, grease management systems, custom stainless fabrication, walk in coolers, ventilation hoods, point of sale systems, and high end branded appliances. We combine real market data, equipment condition analysis, and industry specific knowledge to provide accurate Fair Market Value, Orderly Liquidation, or Forced Liquidation Value based on your intended use. Whether you’re preparing for an SBA loan, business acquisition, partnership buyout, or legal matter, our defensible appraisal reports meet lender, IRS, insurance, and court standards.
Restaurants, hospitality groups, and food service professionals trust U.S. Asset Appraisals for our accuracy, compliance, and clear reporting. When equipment value matters, we deliver insight, support, and credibility you can rely on.
Common Uses of Restaurant Equipment Appraisals
Financing and asset based lending
Business Liquidation
Expert witness needs and dispute resolution
Insurance and damage loss
Litigation, arbitration, bankruptcy, and divorce
Mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures
Purchase price allocations and financial reporting
Risk management
Corporate planning & due diligence
Divorce
Liquidation Purposes
Restaurant owners, lenders, and attorneys rely on U.S. Asset Appraisals for precise equipment valuations that meet industry and legal standards. From commercial kitchens and bars to specialty appliances and furnishings, our certified appraisers provide detailed reports that hold up in financial, tax, and legal settings.
Our process includes thorough market research, data analysis, and on-site inspections when necessary to ensure every appraisal is accurate and defensible. Whether you are planning to buy or sell a restaurant, secure financing, settle a dispute, or update insurance coverage, we deliver reliable valuations you can trust.
Clients choose U.S. Asset Appraisals because of our expertise in valuing restaurant and foodservice equipment with accuracy and integrity. We combine certified appraisal standards with industry knowledge to provide reports that withstand audits, support lending decisions, and help business owners protect their investments.
FAQs
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Each Appraisal is individually quoted based on the amount of assets being appraised and the scope of work. We review each job, and we try to save the client money with our bid while still giving a realistic bid based on real conditions. We also like to give you an expected total cost up front – our quotes usually can get back to you within an hour. Our machinery and equipment appraisals start out at $600.
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Again, this is specific to each company or job. On most small to medium jobs, we can usually have the report in your email within 3-5 days after we have received all the data. Larger jobs will be given an expectation up front. The longest we take is 2 weeks for mid market or larger businesses with multiple locations. Our systems and technology have allowed us to be the most efficient in the industry.
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Yes! We only produce Qualified and Certified Equipment Appraisal Reports. We use the U.S.P.A.P. and I.F.R.S. guidelines depending on the client’s specific needs. All of our Appraisers have passed stringent training, maintain continuing education, and hold themselves out as Certified Machinery and Equipment Appraisers. Our Appraisers have one or more of the top certifications in this field. Our reports all come with a useful analysis.
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Yes! This is the same as above. We only produce Qualified and Certified Equipment Appraisal Reports. We use the U.S.P.A.P. and I.F.R.S. guidelines depending on the client’s specific needs. All of our Appraisers have passed stringent training, maintain continuing education, and hold themselves out as Certified Machinery and Equipment Appraisers. Our Appraisers have one or more of the top certifications in this field, those being: CMEA (Certified Machinery & Equipment Appraiser) and the GPPA (Graduate Personal Property Appraiser.
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We will schedule your appraisal and work through collecting the data either by an onsite visit or through desktop collection after we receive the following from you:
1. The Client Requesting the report.
2. The Business and or locations where the equipment is located.
3. The Time Frame you need your report in.
4. What the Appraisal is for (Needs to be Specific).
5. An asset list or depreciation schedule to quote the job.
6. Contact information (Phone, Email, Titles, Etc.)
This step generally takes less than an hour.
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1st - The main difference between the two is the cost of the desktop appraisal will be lower due to the fact that our equipment appraiser did not physically go onsite, saving time for the appraiser. We have a data collection Form that will help you give us all the information we need, saving YOU Time & Money.
Want to request a proposal?
Whether you’re with a bank looking to determine the value of restaurant equipment to use as collateral in a loan, you’re a company controller looking to determine tangible asset values for a financial reporting purchase price allocation, or you need your equipment valued for one of many other reasons, we can help. For decades we been helping banks and restaurants companies receive unbiased and accurate equipment appraisals. Regardless of your circumstances, contact us today to request a proposal.