The Wasserstrom Company
The Wasserstrom Company Headquarters | |
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Distribution |
| Founded | 1902 |
| Founder | Nathan Wasserstrom |
| Headquarters | Columbus, Ohio, U.S. |
Key people | Brad Wasserstrom (President); Eric Wasserstrom (President, N. Wasserstrom) |
| Products | Foodservice equipment and supplies |
| Website | www |
The Wasserstrom Company is an American distributor of foodservice equipment and supplies based in Columbus, Ohio. Founded in 1902 by Nathan Wasserstrom, the family-owned business serves multi-unit restaurant chains, hospitality, healthcare and other commercial operators across the United States.[1][2] As of the early 2020s, company materials describe a workforce of more than 1,200 associates.[3] The company is BBB-accredited and holds an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.[4] Wasserstrom’s corporate headquarters are located at 4500 E. Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio.[5][6]
History
Nathan Wasserstrom began as a pack peddler before expanding the firm into supplying wares for local businesses; the company traces its founding to 1902. [2] In 1934, following the repeal of Prohibition, operations were reorganized as N. Wasserstrom & Sons Fixture and Supply Company.[2] Over subsequent decades Wasserstrom grew through distribution and manufacturing divisions to serve national accounts.[1] In 2016, Wasserstrom purchased a 50,572-square-foot office building at 4500 E. Broad Street in Whitehall (Columbus) for its future headquarters and relocated staff in 2017–2018.[7][8][9]
In April 2025, local media reported on tariff impacts to the company’s supply chain and pricing.[10]
In January 2026, The Wasserstrom Company acquired the company, Breckenridge Kitchen Equipment & Design.[11][12]
Operations and divisions
Wasserstrom’s distribution business supplies equipment, smallwares and disposables to restaurants, hospitality, healthcare, grocery, convenience and education segments.[1] The company also provides consultative services, kitchen design and project management for national accounts. [1] Manufacturing activities operate under the N. Wasserstrom umbrella and affiliated plants, producing stainless, millwork and seating products. Locations include Columbus, Ohio; Peoria, Arizona (Designer Choice Stainless); and Fountain Inn, South Carolina (Gen III).[13]
Awards and recognition
- Foodservice Equipment & Supplies magazine’s Dealer of the Year award (1983, 2002, 2014, 2024)[14][1]
- Foodservice Equipment & Supplies Hall of Fame (2008)[15]
- International Dairy Queen and YUM! Brand's Supplier Awards (2024, 2025)[16][17]
References
- ^ a b c d e Joseph M. Carbonara (May 1, 2024). "FE&S Dealer of the Year 2024: The Wasserstrom Company". Foodservice Equipment & Supplies.
- ^ a b c Fancelli, Frank (1998). The Wasserstrom Company, 1902–1997: The First 95 Years. Columbus, OH: Wasserstrom Company.
- ^ "About Wasserstrom". wasserstrom.com. Retrieved 13 January 2026.
- ^ "The Wasserstrom Company – BBB Business Profile". BBB.org. Retrieved 13 January 2026.
- ^ "Corporate Contact". wasserstrom.com. Retrieved 13 January 2026.
- ^ "The Wasserstrom Company Headquarters". Wikimedia Commons. Retrieved 13 January 2026.
- ^ "Wasserstrom buys Whitehall office building where it plans multimillion-dollar renovation". Columbus Business First. December 12, 2016.
- ^ "Major Projects – Wasserstrom Company Headquarters". Whitehall Means Business. Retrieved 13 January 2026.
- ^ "A First Look Inside Our New Corporate Headquarters". The Official Wasserstrom Blog. March 16, 2018.
- ^ "Central Ohio company feeling the impacts of tariffs". WBNS 10TV. April 7, 2025.
- ^ "Wasserstrom Acquires Breckenridge Kitchen Equipment & Design". Foodservice Equipment Reports. 2026-01-27. Retrieved 2026-01-30.
- ^ "Wasserstrom Buys Breckenridge". Foodservice Equipment & Supplies. 2026-01-28. Retrieved 2026-01-30.
- ^ "Our Locations". wasserstrom.com. Retrieved 13 January 2026.
- ^ "FE&S Dealer of the Year: List of Past Winners". Foodservice Equipment & Supplies. Retrieved 13 January 2026.
- ^ "FE&S Hall of Fame: List of Past Winners". Foodservice Equipment & Supplies. Retrieved 13 January 2026.
- ^ "Wasserstrom Awarded Equipment Vendor of the Year by International Dairy Queen". The Official Wasserstrom Blog. September 23, 2024.
- ^ "Wasserstrom Wins the 2024 Taco Bell Star Award". The Official Wasserstrom Blog. June 30, 2025.
