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Get the Equipment
Your Kitchen Needs — Without the Capital
Rent-Try-Buy® by SilverChef gives you flexible weekly payments, fast approvals, and the freedom to upgrade, return, or buy anytime. No long-term lock-in. No business history required.
Six Reasons Operators
Choose This Program
From brand-new startups to established restaurants, Rent-Try-Buy is built around your cash flow — not a bank's timeline.
Fast Approval
Get approved for up to $35,000 in as little as 5 minutes. Higher limits are available on request — just ask our team.
Low Weekly Payments
Spread your costs into manageable weekly payments that keep working capital in your business where it belongs.
60% Purchase Rebate
Decide to buy? You'll receive a 60% rebate on your first 12 months of payments applied toward the purchase price.
100% Tax Deductible
Weekly rental payments are typically fully tax deductible as a business expense. Check with your accountant for your situation.
Full Flexibility
Buy, upgrade to new equipment, return, or keep renting at a reduced rate — all on your terms, any time after the first 12 months.
Startups Welcome
No established business history required. If you're opening your first restaurant or food truck, you can still qualify.
How Rent-Try-Buy® Works
From application to equipment in your kitchen — it's simpler than you think.
Apply Online
Takes just a few minutes. Business EIN, driver's license, and SSN is all you need to get started.
Get Approved
Instant decisions up to $35,000. Higher amounts available on request through our team.
Choose Equipment
Browse our full catalog of eligible commercial equipment — refrigeration, cooking, ice machines, and more.
Stay Flexible
After 12 months, buy with a rebate, upgrade, return, or keep renting at a reduced rate.
The Equipment Decision Is Yours to Make
Unlike traditional leases, Rent-Try-Buy® gives you four exit paths — so your equipment commitment can evolve as your business does.
Built for All of Foodservice
Whether you're launching your first concept or scaling an established brand, Rent-Try-Buy® has you covered.
Restaurants & Cafes
Bars & Pubs
Quick Service (QSR)
Food Trucks
Bakeries
Franchises
Hotels & Hospitality
Mobile Catering
What You Need to Apply
Requirements are straightforward — most applicants are approved in minutes.
What Operators Say
The flexibility of Rent-Try-Buy has been huge — it makes my life as a business owner a lot easier. I'd recommend it to everyone who needs equipment.
The process of getting Rent-Try-Buy financing was incredibly simple — it only took a few minutes, and a few pieces of paperwork. It really was that simple!
As a brand-new business, it's not always easy finding funding. The SilverChef process was so easy — it made my life so much easier getting started.
Find Equipment for Your Program
Thousands of items in our catalog are eligible for Rent-Try-Buy®. Here are the most popular categories.
Commercial Refrigeration
Reach-in coolers, undercounter refrigerators, prep tables, and more — all eligible for Rent-Try-Buy.
Browse Refrigeration →Cooking Equipment
Commercial ranges, fryers, griddles, ovens — the backbone of any professional kitchen.
Browse Cooking Equipment →Ice Machines
High-capacity commercial ice makers for bars, restaurants, hotels, and foodservice operations.
Browse Ice Machines →Ready to Equip Your Kitchen?
Apply in minutes. Get approved up to $35,000. No business history required. Dean Supply is your local, authorized Rent-Try-Buy® partner — we're here to help you every step of the way.
