Exhibitors
Exhibitors
Seminars & Speakers
In this seminar, Dominic will give a unique insight into the catering equipment industry and the massive potential business that’s out there waiting to be exploited by business-minded entrepreneurs. They’ll explain the concept behind their company, Caterquip UK, and show how it’s not just recession-proof, but actually works best in tricky economic times. You’ll learn about all the different income streams available – purchasing and refurbishing used catering equipment, selling new equipment, supplying kitchen sundries and detergents, undertaking equipment servicing and maintenance, and carrying out kitchen and extraction deep-cleans. By the end of the seminar, you’ll have a real understanding of what makes a Caterquip UK regional franchise so much more than the average franchise opportunity, offering the chance to buy into an established business model, with a history of more than 10 years successful trading, providing a wide range of multiple products and services that customers really need.
Founder and MD of Caterquip UK, Dominic Ricciardi established the company in 1996, and he has worked hard to turn it into a cash-rich niche company, also supplying new equipment via his other company Catering equipment solutions with an annual combined turnover in excess of £4.0 m. Today Dominic is well-respected within the industry and Caterquip UK is the UK’s leading supplier of reconditioned and new catering equipment and supplies. Dominic now employs 14 staff, and the business has grown year-on-year, even during the recession. “With the Credit Crunch now biting really hard, we’re now busier than ever, with more and more customers realizing that at Caterquip UK, we offer a viable, trusted and much cheaper alternative to buying new,” says Dominic. Three years ago, Dominic realized that with a huge market and massive growth potential nationwide, his business would present a great franchise opportunity. He’s looking forward to sharing the secrets of his success with like-minded entrepreneurs at the Franchise Show.
