Convenience Store

FriendShip Store

Fremont, OH

Burkett supplied and coordinated key equipment for both the production kitchen and the front service area, ensuring smooth transitions between prep, cooking, and display. Each piece was chosen to improve efficiency and consistency while complementing FriendShip’s fast-paced foodservice model.

FriendShip Store Gallery

Glass-door beverage cooler lineup featuring self-serve refrigerated drinks and beer cave entrance

Glass-door beverage cooler lineup for self-serve drinks and cold storage merchandising

Front-of-house convenience store interior featuring hot food service counter with menu boards, heated display case, and central grab-and-go beverage island

Back-of-house prep line with high-speed ovens, undercounter refrigeration drawers, and stainless prep workspace

Three-compartment sink / prep sink area with adjacent stainless work table

Dishwashing area with 3-compartment sink, chemical dispensers, and warewashing setup

How Burkett Helped

Burkett Restaurant Equipment & Supplies partnered with FriendShip Kitchen to support the foodservice buildout inside their new Fremont, Ohio location. The goal was to equip both the back-of-house kitchen and customer-facing areas with reliable, efficient equipment suited for high-volume convenience dining. The Fremont site continues FriendShip’s mission to deliver fast, high-quality meals and grab-and-go options in a modern, welcoming environment.

Key Services Provided

Custom Layout & Design Consultation

Expert planning of kitchen footprints and station workflows tailored to specific operational goals, from K-12 cafeterias to food trucks.

Procurement & Logistics

Full-service purchasing, delivery, and staging of commercial-grade refrigeration, cooking, and display equipment.

Professional Installation & Start-up

Hands-on coordination of equipment assembly and utility connections to ensure immediate, safe usability upon turnover.

Post-Installation Support & Service

Long-term access to specialized service teams, replacement parts, and technical resources to maintain operational reliability.

Burkett Restaurant Equipment and Supplies

Jordan Swartz | Senior Regional Account Manager

"Every FriendShip Kitchen location has to balance speed, consistency, and quality. Our role in Fremont was to help make that balance easier to achieve, and it’s great to see how smoothly their team runs the new space."