- Published amount or program scope
- $115,000–$229,000
- Historical term
- 60 months
- Support status
- Published project support
The equipment need
An entrepreneur was preparing to open a new restaurant.
He wanted to finance all of the commercial kitchen equipment (ovens, refrigeration, stainless steel fixtures) before having a first year of financial statements.
He had a personal cash contribution and a finished business plan, but had questions about eligibility and how an equipment lease works.
- Commercial ovens
- Refrigeration equipment
- Stainless steel fixtures and work tables
The support described in the project
Leaseworld reviewed the business plan and the cash contribution, then presented the file to financing partners that specialize in startups.
A 60-month equipment lease with a purchase option was put in place, covering all of the kitchen equipment.
The owner's cash contribution was applied as a larger first payment to strengthen the file and lower the following payments.
The reported operational outcome
The restaurant opened with complete, new equipment without tying up its launch cash.
Monthly payments were sized to the operating forecasts in the business plan.
A purchase option at a reduced residual value was included at the end of the term.
Applying the experience to a new project
Use this case to identify the equipment, timing and ownership questions relevant to your own investment. The historical scope and term are specific to the project described. For a new U.S. project, identify the contracting business, installation state, supplier quote and preferred use period; available structures require a separate assessment.
About this case study
Published 2026-09-19 by the Leaseworld editorial team. Identifying details are withheld. Historical budgets and requested terms do not establish eligibility or an offer for another applicant.
Amounts shown in U.S. dollars are rounded equivalents for comparison using a reference rate dated September 18, 2026. They are not current equipment prices or financing offers. The original project agreement determines its legal, tax and accounting treatment.
