Beverage Air
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Mehmi Financial Group helps businesses finance and lease Beverage Air equipment, including restaurant equipment, in Canada and the USA. As a brokerage, we compare options from banks, equipment finance companies and alternative lenders for new and used Beverage Air units, from dealer purchases to private sales. Approval, rates and terms are set by each lender.
About Beverage-Air
Beverage-Air was founded in 1944 by John Buffington in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania and is a leading maker of commercial refrigeration for foodservice, according to Ali Group. Ali Group acquired Beverage-Air in 2008.
Beverage-Air equipment on our list
Our list includes the Beverage-Air MT49 refrigerator. Beverage-Air builds reach-in and prep-table refrigeration, merchandisers and bar refrigeration used by restaurants, convenience stores and bars.
How lenders view commercial refrigeration
Refrigeration is financed mainly on the business's cash flow and often as part of a kitchen package. Lenders review bank statements, time in business and the quote.
Financing Beverage-Air equipment
Refrigeration is usually financed with cooking and prep equipment during openings, renovations or replacements.
How Beverage Air equipment financing works
Most Beverage Air purchases are financed with an equipment loan or a lease. A loan gives you ownership from day one, with the lender registering a security interest (PPSA in Canada, UCC in the USA). A lease keeps title with the lessor and can lower the monthly payment, with a buyout, renewal or return option at the end.
What lenders check on a Beverage Air restaurant equipment
Lenders look at the business cash flow, the location, and installation and ventilation costs. Commercial kitchen equipment is often financed as a package with installation.
Expect to provide a credit application, recent business bank statements, the dealer quote or bill of sale with serial number and age, and financial statements or tax returns for larger amounts.
See the full list of eligible equipment, compare equipment financing options, or estimate payments with the equipment financing calculator.
All Beverage Air models with financing pages
| Model | Type | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Beverage Air | Equipment | Restaurant |
| Beverage Air MT49 Refrigerator | Equipment | Restaurant |
Tax treatment of Beverage Air equipment
In Canada, the CCA class depends on the asset and how it is used. Your accountant can confirm the right class. With a loan, you generally claim capital cost allowance and deduct interest. With a true operating lease, lease payments are generally deductible instead. See the CRA classes of depreciable property. In the USA, Section 179 and bonus depreciation may apply; see IRS Publication 946. Always confirm with your accountant.
End-of-term options on a Beverage Air lease
A $1 buyout lease is built for ownership: you keep the machine for a nominal amount at the end. A fair market value lease usually has a lower payment, and at the end you can buy the equipment at its market value, return it or upgrade. Read the return conditions, such as hour limits and wear standards, before you sign.
Who finances Beverage Air equipment
Restaurant: independent restaurants, franchises, bakeries, caterers, ghost kitchens and food manufacturers finance Beverage Air equipment to take on new work, replace aging units or add capacity.
The right structure depends on how the equipment earns money. A machine tied to a long contract can support a longer term, while seasonal work may call for skip or seasonal payments that some lenders offer.
Questions to ask the dealer or seller before you finance
- What is the exact model year, serial number and age?
- Is there a service history or recent inspection report?
- Is any warranty or extended coverage included, and does it transfer?
- Are attachments, delivery, installation and taxes itemized on the quote?
- For a private sale, is the equipment free of liens, and who will provide the bill of sale?
Insurance on financed Beverage Air equipment
Lenders and lessors require the equipment to be insured for its replacement or financed value, with the lender named as loss payee, before funding. Some also ask for liability coverage. Getting an insurance quote early avoids last-minute delays.
Frequently asked questions
Can I finance Beverage-Air refrigeration?
Yes, usually as part of a kitchen package.
Who owns Beverage-Air?
Ali Group acquired Beverage-Air in 2008.
Can a convenience store finance merchandisers?
Yes. Lenders review the store's cash flow and the quote.
Can I replace failed refrigeration quickly with financing?
Lenders can move quickly on complete files, though timing varies by lender.
Can a new restaurant finance refrigeration?
Yes, often with a down payment or guarantor.
When was Beverage-Air founded?
Beverage-Air was founded in 1944.
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