Food Service Equipment Market is estimated to be valued at USD 40.04 Bn in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 59.02 Bn in 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.7% from 2025 to 2032.
Growing need for commercial kitchens to have more efficient and cost-effective appliances that are easier to clean and maintain is key factor augmenting food service equipment market growth. Additionally, the rapid westernization of eating traditions is encouraging restaurants to offer more diverse cuisines and boosting demand for foodservice equipment that can prepare these meals quickly and easily.
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AI is transforming food service equipment by boosting efficiency, consistency and operational control. Smart systems can predict demand, automate cooking processes and adjust equipment settings in real time to reduce waste and energy use. Voice and chat-based AI streamline ordering, reservations and customer enquiries, while integrated sensors monitor equipment health to prevent downtime. In kitchens, AI-driven appliances ensure precise temperatures, portioning and timing, improving food quality and safety. These technologies also provide analytics that help operators optimize workflows, staffing and inventory. Overall, AI enhances speed, accuracy and reliability across both front- and back-of-house operations.
In December 2025, Alayic—created by three founders with expertise in AI and automation—launched a voice-driven system that handles orders, reservations, and customer enquiries. The platform includes a countertop terminal that prints orders and sends them straight to kitchen staff, streamlining communication between front and back of house. It offers built-in features like personalized greetings, customizable voice profiles, analytics, and priority support, with optional add-ons for deeper customization.
By end-use, the full-service restaurants & hotels segment accounts for a market share of 72% in 2025, driven by a rise in the number of luxury hotels, fine-dining restaurants, and increasing hospitality infrastructure around the world. Full-service establishments necessitate high-capacity, robust, and multi-capability kitchen equipment, as their customers' expectations are continuously rising.
The objective of luxury hotels and high-end restaurants is to achieve operational efficiency, consistency in food served, and maintenance of hygiene standards. These push the adoption of advanced technologies in the kitchens. From high-capacity ovens to intelligent storage units, full-service kitchens are increasingly dependent on modular and connected equipment for optimizing space utilization and workflow.
In January 2025, Hoshizaki introduced its AI-Integrated Smart Dishwasher, which can automatically adjust the water usage and cycle duration depending on the load size and the level of soil, saving up to 35% in water and energy consumption.
By product type, the cooking equipment segment contributes 34.9% of the market share in 2025. Cooking equipment, comprising ovens, ranges, grills, fryers, and automated prep stations, is at the heart of commercial kitchen operations, as these directly influence food quality and preparation speed, and thus have a bearing on operational efficiency.
The restaurants and hotels are now using energy-efficient appliances that reduce the amount of electricity consumption, heat loss, and have low negative impacts on the environment. Programmable cooking cycles, ovens with more than one function, and induction cooktops allow precise temperature control, consistency, and speed of service.
For instance, in July 2025, Vulcan introduced a next-generation multi-purpose cooking range capable of automated recipe execution and IoT connectivity, allowing large-scale kitchens to enhance consistency and productivity while minimizing energy waste.
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North America should account for 33% of the global food service equipment market share in 2025, driven by strong demand from full-service restaurants, hotels, quick-service outlets, and catering services. The region maintains a well-established commercial kitchen infrastructure, on the back of technologically advanced equipment manufacturing and a mature hospitality sector. Furthermore, increasing consumer expectations pertaining to the quality, hygiene, and speed of service have accelerated the adoption of energy-efficient, multifunctional, and smart kitchen equipment.
For instance, in March 2025, ITW Food Equipment Group showcased its latest heavy-duty mixers and advanced dishwashers at the NAFEM Show 2025, highlighting innovations aimed at energy efficiency and productivity in commercial kitchens.
Asia Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global food service equipment market over the next few years. Increased disposable incomes, rapid urbanization, and a consequent growing middle-class population have resulted in the growth of full-service restaurants, quick-service chains, hotels, and catering services in countries like China, India, Japan, and Southeast Asian countries. In order to meet emerging market demand, domestic producers and international players are increasing production levels with new, modern kitchen equipment that is also energy-efficient and multi-functional.
For instance, in July 2025, Hoshizaki introduced connected refrigeration and warewashing solutions in Asia Pacific, enabling commercial kitchens to monitor energy consumption, optimize workflow, and improve operational efficiency.
The growing demand from full-service restaurants, hotels, quick-service outlets, and catering services is driving the strong growth of the U.S. food service equipment market in 2025. Innovations in energy-efficient cooking appliances, automated food preparation tools, and smart warewashing and refrigeration systems drive operational efficiency and sustainability in commercial kitchens. A trend toward IoT-enabled equipment, modular kitchen designs, and multifunctional devices assists operators in driving down energy consumption, labor costs, and food waste while maintaining high standards of hygiene and customer satisfaction.
For instance, in April 2025, Traulsen announced a transition to its product lineup from aluminum to full stainless‑steel interior and exterior finishes, aiming to enhance durability and quality of its commercial refrigeration equipment.
China Food Service Equipment Market Trends
China’s food service equipment market is expanding rapidly in 2025 due to increasing urbanization, rising disposable incomes, and the growth of full-service restaurants, quick-service chains, hotels, and catering services. The adoption of smart cooking, storage, and warewashing equipment to optimize workflow, reduce energy consumption, and raise overall operational efficiency is accelerating. Innovation within multi-functional and connected kitchen solutions will further be driven by sustainability trends and government policies that encourage energy-efficient appliances.
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| Base Year: | 2024 | Market Size in 2025: | USD 40.04 Bn |
| Historical Data for: | 2020 To 2024 | Forecast Period: | 2025 To 2032 |
| Forecast Period 2025 to 2032 CAGR: | 5.7% | 2032 Value Projection: | USD 59.02 Bn |
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ALI GROUP S.R.L. A SOCIO UNICO, ALTO-SHAAM, INC., AMBRO MANUFACTURING CO. INC., COMSTOCK-CASTLE STOVE CO., INC., DOVER CORPORATION, and DUKE MANUFACTURING CO. INC. |
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Growth of business-related travel and rising number of food joints such as hotels & restaurants are key factors fueling growth of the food service equipment market. Key factors such as According to the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index, the U.S. restaurant industry is expected to reach USD 863 billion in 2019 with over 1 million restaurants operating in the U.S. Cross-border investments, experiments & innovations in varieties of cuisines, and growth in travel & tourism industry are anticipated to provide lucrative opportunities for the market expansion.
Growing demand for quick and convenient meals is one of the major factors driving the global food service equipment market growth. With increasing working population and changing lifestyle, people are looking for faster ways to prepare food and drink. This is driving the growth of food delivery services and takeaway restaurants, which in turn, is fueling the growth of food service equipment market.
Launch of new product due to ongoing technological advancement is expected to provide significant market growth opportunities. Manufacturers in the food service equipment market are introducing new and advanced equipment to increase their sales. For instance, in May 2018, Vollrath Company, LLC launched a line of single countertop granita machines that can be used to make a variety of high margin cold and frozen beverages including ice tea or coffee, smoothies, iced frappe, and more. The company’s machine features a compact design, easy operation, and minimal maintenance costs.
The food service equipment market is entering a transformational phase, propelled by the convergence of automation, sustainability, and intelligent operations. Regulatory pressures, especially in the EU and APAC regions, have also contributed to the adoption of energy-efficient and water-saving appliances.
Global chains are already implementing procurement standards emphasizing energy efficiency and IoT readiness, such as Marriott, Hilton, and McDonald's; this creates a pull-effect across the equipment supply chain. Manufacturers focusing on predictive maintenance, modular layouts, and multifunctional appliances gain in traction; Vulcan's multi-purpose cooking ranges with automated recipe execution epitomize how operational consistency and energy reduction are functioning in tandem.
Ultimately, market leadership will depend not only on the functionality of products but also on demonstrable considerations of operational efficiency, regulatory alignment, and environmental impact. Vendors that incorporate intelligent, connected systems with sustainability credentials and lifecycle performance transparency will earn preferred adoption from leading food service operators and define the next competitive frontier in the global food service equipment market.
Definition: Food service equipment includes any type of machinery used in restaurants or commercial kitchens for cooking, storing and preparing food. These equipment can include anything from small appliances to ovens, grills and other large industrial machines.
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