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TL;DR: Buying a walk in cooler is much like buying a home. Price ranges vary depending on several variables.

"SHOW ME THE MONEY"

A Guideline to Walk-in Cooler Costs

One of the first questions a business in need of a walk in cooler asks is: "How much does a walk in cooler cost?"

The short answer is "it depends".

But I know that's not the answer you came here for, so I'll try my best to break down some general pricing guidelines for a walk in cooler in this article.

Buying a walk in cooler is much like buying a home in a model home community. Price ranges vary depending on the size, location, finishes, floor plan, and extra features of the home.

Let's say a basic home in one of these communities starts at $500,000. This home can easily cost over $600,000 when you add a lakefront lot, pool, Brazilian cherry wood floors, marble kitchen counter tops, and high-end appliances.

Why are so many homeowners comfortable paying substantially more for a home? Because most people understand the importance of getting what they want right the first time to avoid costly headaches and regret down the road.

Most Americans spend at least 13 years in their homes. They want to make sure their home will provide the comforts they desire.

The same principles apply to businesses in need of a walk in cooler.

Whether you're a foodservice equipment dealer, refrigeration contractor, wholesaler, restaurant owner, or just someone in need of cold storage equipment, this information will help you understand the costs associated with a walk-in cooler.

Let's dive in together.

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SLICED BREAD

Happy Anniversary to the Greatest Thing

On July 7, 1928, a bakery in Chillicothe, MO became the first to sell the now infamous sliced bread.

Many thought Otto Frederick Rohwedder, the inventor of the automatic bread-slicing machine, was a hack cause the sliced loaves initially looked like 💩.

But after a few improvements to the slicing machine, loaves became less sloppy-looking and the rest, as they say, is history.

Source: Sliced Bread: The History of How It Became "The Best Thing"

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