We are proud to have served Richmond for over two decades with two generations of Gustis. They say that experience cannot be learned; it must be lived, and we've certainly done a lot of that! Let us take the trial and error out of buying equipment for your business.
Through the years we have learned that the best for our customers is a blend of the old and the new-- balancing quick, accessible products with upfront customer service. We still serve Richmond and Virginia, so please come visit us and see what we can offer.
We curate the products we sell because we know through experience that quality matters. Standing behind our service and reputable brands makes doing our job and your job easier. From warranty to service, we do our best to help our customers.
Gusti Restaurant Equipment has been a Richmond restaurant industry institution since 1992. In fact, Joe Gusti first started working in the same building on Broad Street in 1984. Though the building has gone through many iterations -- a Cadillac dealership and C.S. Booth to name a few -- for over 25 years the 30,000 square foot has been home to Gusti Restaurant Equipment.
Joe took his inside-and-out experience in the restaurants and entertainment business to successfully buy out the business. He, and his late brother Tony, used a business model of upfront advice and well-rounded experience to help start out many restaurants, re-outfit churches, supplement hotels, and all other types of Richmond businesses over the years.
It wasn't long until Joe's two sons joined him in the family trade. Joe's oldest, John, started working full-time at Gusti Restaurant Equipment in 1999. His youngest son, Matt, joined him shortly in 2003. Together the brothers forged a path ahead that brought more new smallwares, equipment, and furniture into our building. It wasn't even until 2010 that computers were integrated into the business-- before all they relied upon catalogs and paper tickets.
Though the new school ways of business were being initiated, the old school values of customer service have never wavered. We've grown exponentially as we add more products and staff. And especially as the restaurant scene has exploded in Richmond! We're proud to serve our community and hope to continue the Gusti family business for many years to come.
Joe Gusti has run the gamut of the Richmond food industry having operated breakfast & lunch spots, a 500-seat steakhouse buffet, and multiple nightclubs through the '70s and '80s. You can bet that he has seen (or done) it all.
Nowadays, you can find him entertaining customers up front while wheeling & dealing used equipment.
John Gusti began selling equipment in 1999, but not before learning about it from the ground up-- starting with taking it apart to put it all back together.
John now keeps together the front-of-house operations; making quotes and consulting restaurateurs on their next big project.
Matt Gusti has taken his experience being raised in the industry, working behind kitchen lines, and even on the kitchen equipment to benefit our customers. He will give 110% to any job he takes on.
Matt now works with the back-of-house and warehouse inventory. He specializes on helping local franchises expand to their fullest potential.
Robert Partin - Receiving
Antrick G, Wayne O, LaKye O, Felix G - Delivery
Keyri Ponce, Veleida Cano - Sales & Orders
Hinton James "Bugs" - Showroom Team Member
Jeannette Turner - Accounting
David A. - Warehouse & Refurbisher
Frank D. - Warehouse & Delivery Driver
Davennish "Vinny" E. - Warehouse & Delivery
Jeb M. - Warehouse & Delivery Driver
Charles "Rick" R. - Warehouse & Delivery
Gusti Restaurant Equipment began with a vision to supply mom and pop restaurants with quality equipment, supplies, and honest solutions. We work from the basic principle that small businesses need to work together in order to thrive as a community. We do our best to provide the most inventory, customer service, and knowledge to help grow our neighbors and set start-ups on the track for success.
When Joe Gusti started the business in 1992, customers could walk with nothing and walk out the same day with a full restaurant. Though the times have changed and businesses have evolved to work with the internet, we strive to provide the best experience for our customers. We have maintained ourselves as a small, family-run business with fairness and experience at our core.
We know that opening a small business comes with its difficulties and that each new venture feels like starting from scratch. We want our customers to know that what makes Gusti Restaurant Equipment different is that we meticulously research each new manufacturer, from inside the United States and out, and we do an extensive check to ensure that the quality of our products meets our standards.
Our staff is trained directly under the owners to guarantee the service we provide to customers is the very best. We keep up to date on the latest product innovations and trends in the industry, as well as local developments and news. We are constantly updating our inventory and selection by taking in the feedback of our customers and adjusting accordingly.
We hope you walk out with the confidence that you made the best decision for your business. Let us take the guesswork out of your kitchen— we’ve been doing it for over 25 years!
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