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It’s Tuesday. You’re a passionate restaurateur. You just schlepped another piece of equipment into the back alley that arrived damaged and wasn’t what you thought you ordered. After contemplating, you think, “I’ll make it work.” After an hour of trying to get it through the kitchen door and throwing out your back, you realize you don’t even know how to set it up. The accessories needed to correctly adapt it to your operation are missing. You are exhausted. You’ve emailed, called and chatted online, but they aren’t timely, they don’t care and you give up. The internet has claimed another victim to purchasing the lowest online price. Now what?
You contact one of our restaurant supply dealers.
By purchasing equipment from a dealer who is a member of Strata Group Purchasing Organization, you can avoid situations like the one described above. Our nationwide network of commercial kitchen equipment dealers can give you, the end-user, peace of mind by providing you the highest quality products and services.
Not only does our restaurant dealer group provide the most extensive selection of commercial cooking equipment and supplies, but it also offers unparalleled purchasing power. All in all, when you work through Strata GPO, you are assured of getting the best kitchen equipment for your commercial restaurant operation, backed by the high levels of service and knowledge provided by our dealers.
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Our dealers are supported and backed by a foodservice buying group – a combined nationwide network of 306 foodservice equipment dealers and suppliers. Our members lead their marketplace with one shared goal: to provide the right solutions and service YOUR needs. Our members’ success is the result of forward-thinking planning, a focus on relationships, trailblazing technological solutions, unparalleled marketing and educational offerings– with robust manufacturer programs to pass along the best pricing to your establishment.
Education is King
Members of our restaurant equipment purchasing organization take part in live, hands-on vendor training and receive access to the most robust online education and training portal in the industry: Cutting Edge Online Training.
With a strong pulse on foodservice and hospitality industry trends, and armed with an array of marketing and educational resources, our restaurant supply dealers keep you at the forefront of industry trends, products and innovations. Dealers are equipped to address your pain points more efficiently and effectively than ever before.
Our dealers also offer a wide-array of value-added services: design, consulting, fabrication, millwork, warehousing, after-hours delivery, installation, set-up of equipment and staff training, warranty service, repair and maintenance, test kitchens and showrooms.
You capitalize on the shared experiences that our purchasing group community receives. What this means for you – Our dealers are constantly and appropriately trained to guide you in selecting the best product for your operation, instruct you on its proper use, and service the equipment to ensure it keeps running for years to come.
The Last Mile Promise
A lower price is a poor substitute for great customer service and can leave you with costly mistakes. When you buy from a Strata GPO dealer, you’ll never have to worry about damaged or non-functioning equipment, or worse, equipment that won’t fit through the door. Our restaurant supply dealers are focused on the end-users’ success and provide personalized, hands-on service to the very last mile. You’re more than an order number and our customer-centric approach is just one of the many ways our dealers leave you with more time to focus on your operations.
Work Smart.
Don’t get lost in the details. Let our restaurant equipment dealers shoulder the burden so you can focus on running your kitchen. Our dealers are invested in your success. A partnership with a Strata GPO food service equipment dealer guarantees you are connected to a local expert who keeps abreast of changing technology, has strong relationships with foodservice equipment manufacturers, is skilled in providing personalized product recommendations, unparalled service and always puts your needs first.