- Published amount or program scope
- $115,000–$229,000
- Historical term
- 48 months
- Support status
- Published project support
The equipment need
A restaurateur had self-funded all of the equipment needed to open the restaurant during the previous year.
This investment, made from the owner's own funds, had sharply reduced available cash just as business was ramping up.
The operator wanted to recover part of the capital tied up without giving up the equipment or interrupting service.
- Commercial kitchen equipment
- Walk-in coolers and food storage equipment
- Dining room furniture and fixtures
The support described in the project
Leaseworld arranged a sale-leaseback of the commercial kitchen equipment, food storage equipment and dining room furniture.
The assets were sold to a financing partner and then leased back to the operator over 48 months.
Leaseworld gathered the purchase invoices, proof of payment and latest financial statements in advance to confirm the assets' eligibility.
The payment schedule was aligned with the restaurant's observed seasonality.
The reported operational outcome
The operator rebuilt cash immediately available for working capital needs.
The equipment stayed in place and the restaurant's operations were never interrupted.
The initial investment was converted into lease payments spread over four years.
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.
