At US Asset Appraisals, we're pioneers in offering specialized restaurant equipment appraisal services that enable you to accurately gauge the value of your culinary assets. Whether you're a small eatery, a fast-food franchise, or a high-end dining establishment, understanding the worth of your commercial kitchen equipment, furniture, and technology is crucial for a variety of financial activities—from securing loans and leasing agreements to asset management and business sales. Our certified appraisers bring deep expertise in valuating an extensive range of restaurant equipment, such as commercial ovens, refrigerators, POS systems, and even fine china, ensuring that you get a precise, market-aligned appraisal every time.
Choosing US Asset Appraisals for your restaurant equipment appraisal needs ensures a meticulous onsite evaluation, tailored to the unique nuances of the food and beverage industry. Our comprehensive process includes hands on inspections, functional testing, inventory cataloging, and up to date market analysis. The result is a detailed, transparent, and highly actionable appraisal report that you can rely on for making informed business decisions. Trust US Asset Appraisals for reliable, expedient, and customer-centric appraisal services that keep your restaurant business one step ahead.
Common Uses of Restaurant Equipment Appraisals
Financing and asset based lending
Eminent domain
Estate planning
Expert witness needs and dispute resolution
Insurance and damage loss
Litigation, arbitration, bankruptcy, and divorce
Mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures
Property tax assessment
Purchase price allocations and financial reporting
Risk management
Corporate planning & due diligence
Divorce
Liquidation Purposes
Meet the Team
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Frank Aiello
FOUNDER
Machinery & Equipment appraiser and Liquidation Consultant. Frank has over 14 years of serving banks, valuation companies, accountants, and more valuing their Machinery and equipment. Frank carries multiple certifications in the appraisal and auction industries.
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Joe Ross
Co-Founder & M&E Appraiser
Machinery & Equipment appraiser and Liquidation Consultant. Joe has over a decade of serving banks, valuation companies, accountants, and more valuing their machinery and equipment. Joe has multiple certifications in appraisals and carries a bachelors degree from the University of Minnesota.
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Cameron Baer
M&E APPRAISER
Cameron has over 4 years of experience now in appraising machinery and equipment for businesses. Cameron has received his bachelors degrees from the University of Cincinnati and Minnesota. Cam also carries a certification in machinery and equipment appraisals.
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Ross Sandell
REPORT WRITER - MARKET TRENDS
Ross has over two years of experience now in market research and report writing. Ross carries multiple degrees from the University of Minnesota. He also carries an appraisal license for machinery and equipment.
FAQs
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Each Appraisal is individually quoted based on the amount of assets being appraised and the scope of work. We review each job, and we try to save the client money with our bid while still giving a realistic bid based on real conditions. We also like to give you an expected total cost up front – our quotes usually can get back to you within an hour. Our machinery and equipment appraisals start out at $600.
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Again, this is specific to each company or job. On most small to medium jobs, we can usually have the report in your email within 3-5 days after we have received all the data. Larger jobs will be given an expectation up front. The longest we take is 2 weeks for mid market or larger businesses with multiple locations. Our systems and technology have allowed us to be the most efficient in the industry.
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Yes! We only produce Qualified and Certified Equipment Appraisal Reports. We use the U.S.P.A.P. and I.F.R.S. guidelines depending on the client’s specific needs. All of our Appraisers have passed stringent training, maintain continuing education, and hold themselves out as Certified Machinery and Equipment Appraisers. Our Appraisers have one or more of the top certifications in this field. Our reports all come with a useful analysis.
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Yes! This is the same as above. We only produce Qualified and Certified Equipment Appraisal Reports. We use the U.S.P.A.P. and I.F.R.S. guidelines depending on the client’s specific needs. All of our Appraisers have passed stringent training, maintain continuing education, and hold themselves out as Certified Machinery and Equipment Appraisers. Our Appraisers have one or more of the top certifications in this field, those being: CMEA (Certified Machinery & Equipment Appraiser) and the GPPA (Graduate Personal Property Appraiser.
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We will schedule your appraisal and work through collecting the data either by an onsite visit or through desktop collection after we receive the following from you:
1. The Client Requesting the report.
2. The Business and or locations where the equipment is located.
3. The Time Frame you need your report in.
4. What the Appraisal is for (Needs to be Specific).
5. An asset list or depreciation schedule to quote the job.
6. Contact information (Phone, Email, Titles, Etc.)
This step generally takes less than an hour.
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1st - The main difference between the two is the cost of the desktop appraisal will be lower due to the fact that our equipment appraiser did not physically go onsite, saving time for the appraiser. We have a data collection Form that will help you give us all the information we need, saving YOU Time & Money.
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Whether you’re with a bank looking to determine the value of restaurant equipment to use as collateral in a loan, you’re a company controller looking to determine tangible asset values for a financial reporting purchase price allocation, or you need your equipment valued for one of many other reasons, we can help. For decades we been helping banks and restaurants companies receive unbiased and accurate equipment appraisals. Regardless of your circumstances, contact us today to request a proposal.