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Equipment lease for a restaurant air conditioning system

A restaurant financed a commercial air conditioning system, installation included, through a 60-month equipment lease with a purchase option and fixed payments.

Published amount or program scope
Under $57,300
Historical term
60 months
Support status
Published project support
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The equipment need

A restaurant owner needed to install air conditioning to keep guests and staff comfortable. The investment in a commercial system could not cut into the cash needed for daily operations, and the owner wanted a simple financing solution that could be set up quickly before the hot season.

  • Commercial air conditioning system

The support described in the project

Leaseworld arranged financing for the commercial air conditioning system through an equipment lease with a purchase option, installation included. The 60-month term was set to match the equipment's service life, with fixed monthly payments built into the restaurant's regular expenses.

The reported operational outcome

The restaurant is now air-conditioned without having used its cash, and the comfortable dining room supports traffic during hot spells. The owner retains the option to buy the equipment at the end of the lease.

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.

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