
Call a commercial equipment rental company, describe your concept and kitchen requirements, and they'll build a custom equipment list with flat monthly pricing. Light Soda On Tap a Bay Area restaurant equipment rental company based in Brisbane, CA, serving operators since 1947 — delivers, installs, and maintains every piece under one flat monthly fee. No upfront capital required. No separate service contracts. No repair bills.
Because buying wipes out capital before the doors open. A fully equipped commercial kitchen costs $100,000–$300,000 in equipment purchases alone — that's before rent deposits, permits, staffing, food inventory, or working capital. Every dollar tied up in a refrigerator or range is a dollar not available for the first three months of operation, which is when new restaurants need cash flexibility the most.
Renting converts that lump sum into a predictable monthly operating expense. You get the same professional-grade equipment — same brands, same performance — without the financial exposure.
Light Soda On Tap carries 50+ equipment categories. A new restaurant can rent a complete kitchen from a single provider:
You can rent a full kitchen buildout or add individual pieces to supplement equipment you already own.
Step 1 — Tell them what you need. Describe your restaurant concept, expected cover count, kitchen layout, and any equipment already in place. A good rental company builds a custom recommendation — not a generic package.
Step 2 — Review the rental plan and pricing. You'll get a flat monthly rate that covers everything: the equipment, installation, maintenance, and repairs. No line-item surprises.
Step 3 — Schedule delivery and installation. Light Soda On Tap technicians handle delivery, positioning, and all utility connections — gas, electrical, water lines. Most kitchens are operational within a few business days.
Step 4 — Open and operate. Preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, and equipment swaps are all handled by the rental company from that point forward. One phone call gets a technician dispatched — at no extra charge.
Before signing, confirm that the agreement explicitly includes all of the following — in writing:
If any of those items are billed separately, the quoted monthly rate isn't the real cost. Get the total picture before committing.
With Light Soda On Tap, most individual pieces can be delivered and installed within a few business days. For full kitchen buildouts ahead of an opening, call early — (415) 648-6262 — and the team will work to your timeline. They've outfitted hundreds of new Bay Area restaurant openings since 1947 and carry $35M in ready inventory.
Light Soda On Tap offers flexible rental terms with no rigid multi-year lock-ins. Terms are structured to fit the business cycle of an opening restaurant — whether you're projecting 12 months of operation or planning for long-term growth. Discuss your specific situation when you call and get terms confirmed in your agreement.
Light Soda On Tap has been equipping Bay Area restaurants since 1947 — 2,000+ active customers, $35M in equipment inventory, and a full-service team that handles everything after delivery. Get a custom rental plan and flat monthly quote at rent restaurant equipment or call (415) 648-6262.