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As the new year approaches, restaurant owners across the country are gearing up for upgrades, remodels, and fresh starts. Maybe you’re planning a kitchen overhaul, replacing outdated appliances, or giving your dining area a facelift. No matter the reason, there’s one important question that often gets overlooked:

What are you going to do with your old equipment?

If your plan is to “store it for now,” you might want to think twice.

Why Waiting Costs You Money

Commercial kitchen equipment doesn’t age like fine wine. In fact, the longer it sits in storage:

• The more it depreciates
• The more likely it is to become outdated or non-compliant
• The harder it becomes to resell later

Even if your gear is in great shape, buyers want equipment that’s ready to use, not something that’s been collecting dust in the back room.

By selling before your remodel begins, you free up space, recoup some of your investment, and avoid the hassle of dealing with outdated inventory later on.

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Why Now Is the Right Time to Sell

Selling now, before the year wraps up, gives you a strategic edge:

• Year-end buyer demand is high as other restaurants prepare for January openings or tax planning.
• You’ll enter your remodel with fewer items to store, clean, or work around.
• You avoid the risk of holding onto something that loses value with each passing month.

If you’re replacing fryers, ovens, seating, refrigeration units, or smallwares, don’t let them become clutter. Let them become capital.

Backes Auctioneers: Your Fast Track to Profit

At Backes Auctioneers, we specialize in helping restaurant owners turn unused equipment into cash quickly and efficiently. With decades of experience and a nationwide buyer network, we know how to move inventory fast and at competitive prices.

We handle:

• Full or partial kitchen liquidations
• Online auction marketing to nationwide buyers
• Pickup coordination and auction-day logistics

Whether you’re selling a few pieces or clearing out an entire space, our team makes it simple.

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Why Sellers Choose Backes

Our sellers come back to us for one reason: results. Here’s what sets us apart:

• Speed: Our auctions are designed to move equipment fast, so you get paid sooner.
• Reach: We attract serious buyers from across the country, maximizing your return.
• Expertise: We know restaurant equipment inside and out, so we price and promote it effectively.
• Convenience: You focus on your remodel. We’ll handle the sale.

Make Room for What’s Next

Upgrading your restaurant is a smart investment. But holding onto old equipment “just in case” can slow you down and shrink your bottom line. Instead, let Backes Auctioneers help you clear the way for what’s next and recoup value in the process.

Ready to sell? Contact us today to learn how we can turn your surplus equipment into profit before the new year kicks off.