Heated Merchandisers & Display Cases

Help keep your foods warm while also showing them off with one of these great heated merchandisers.

In to-go operations, heated merchandisers are critical to bringing customers hot food. Hot foods must maintain a temperature of at least 140°F while waiting to be eaten, however many food warmers aren't designed to present food while also keeping it hot. Vendors can access their food supplies while keeping optimal foodservice temperatures thanks to these heated cases. Many of our heated display cases come in countertop styles, making them perfect for food trucks, movie theaters, gas stations, and bars.

Our selection of heated display cabinets is a great way to maintain temperatures on your products while also keeping them in clear view for your customers to see. For concession stands and convenience stores we have an array of different pizza, nacho chip, and pretzel merchandisers. We also offer non-heated display cases for products that do not need to maintain heat or warmth.

Sometimes just the sight of a warm pretzel or fresh muffin can trigger customers into making an immediate purchase. Then again, sometimes all it takes it the smell of some delicious popcorn or fresh pizza to attract some sales. No matter what products you use one of our display cases for, we are sure they will improve your establishments atmosphere and success.

Concessions Merchandising

It is important for concession stands to have the proper heated display cases to drive sales. From movie theaters, to stadiums, to fairs, concession foods are low cost, high profit items. At Burkett, we offer a variety of specialized merchandisers for some all time favorites.

• Pretzel Merchandisers - After using a pretzel oven, keep fresh jumbo pretzels soft, warm, and on display. Attract new customers with delicious aromas. Stimulate sales by spotlighting your salty treats. Soft pretzel merchandisers' countertop designs make them easily adaptable to smaller foodservice establishments including kiosks, food trucks, and concession stands.
• Pizza Merchandisers - Keep multiple pizzas hot, fresh, and easy to serve up. Rotating shelves keep slices from drying out. By correctly placing a pizza display case, you can entice onlookers with not just the sight of hot, fresh pizza slices, but also through filling the air with delicious aromas.
• Nacho Chip Merchandisers - Keep tortilla chips crisp and fresh. Pre-package nacho cheese and hold it in a heated display case at the perfect gooeyness. Hold pre-packaged nachos at warm temperatures for quick sales. In addition to enhancing chip quality, a stylish nacho chip display case can grab people's attention. Your nachos will sell themselves with indoor lighting and outside advertising.
• Popcorn Machines and Warmers - Whether you're popping for high or low volumes, these popcorn machines double as display cases. Keep popcorn fresh and warm until it's served with a popcorn warmer. Add a visual appeal to your concession stand with popcorn carts and wagons.

With top manufacturers like Nemco, Hatco, Gold Medal, and more, you can trust the reliability and production of these heated cases.

Frequently Asked Questions about Heated Merchandisers and Display Cases

What types of merchandisers and display cases are there?

• Countertop Merchandisers - These models are great for showing off small to medium amounts of food items. They fit comfortably on countertops and tabletops.
• Full Service Merchandisers - These display cases are large and have high capacities. Full service case allow you to present full pans of hot foods safely. Food warming cases will keep hot foods at their ideal serving temperature. These full size merchandisers are great for bakeries, delis, and grocery stores.
• Specialty Merchandisers - Designed to display designated food items, we offer specialized merchandisers for pizza, nachos, churros, soft pretzels, and popcorn. These display cabinets are heated to keep foods at proper serving temperatures.
• Display Shelves - Drop-in and countertop heated shelves are a great way to keep foods hot on non-heated buffets. These electrical shelving units can be placed nearly anywhere with the proper connection. These units do not enclose food items however, meaning they may not hold foods hot for longer than an enclosed merchandiser.

What size heated merchandiser do you need?

Heated merchandisers come in a wide range of sizes and types to accommodate many different food items. Sizing will be based upon how much food you want to display at a time.

• Countertop display cases are more compact than full service models, so they are great for small concession stands, c-stores, and anywhere displaying smaller items and quantities.
• Full service heated cabinets are better for bakeries, cafeterias, and places that display many different items.

What types of food warming shelves are there?

Food warming shelves are available in two different installation types.

• Drop-in Food Warming Shelves - Recessed food warming shelves are designed to be placed in buffet lines or countertops. Cutout dimensions are specified on each unit to affirm flush fitting into table tops.
• Countertop Food Warming Shelves - These hot holding shelves can be easily transported anywhere thanks to their compact design and simple electrical connection. Comfortably sit these heated shelves on countertops, tabletops, and buffet lines.

Additional Burkett Resources

The Burkett Blog has an excellent article to help you make the right choices when keeping warm foods warm, Unique Ways to Display Warm Foods - Burkett Blog.

Also, check out these specialized business pages we've put together to make shopping easy.

• Pizza Equipment & Supplies
• Concession Equipment & Supplies
• Convenience Store Equipment & Supplies