Operations5/23/2026 · 311 views
Is it better to lease or buy equipment when taking over a space?
The previous tenant left some kitchen equipment. Should I negotiate it into the deal or plan for my own build-out?
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CCuriousAdvisor1896/14/2026
Buy the pieces that still have service life. Lease the ones you would replace in year one anyway. Mix and match is normal on a second generation takeover.
UUrbanSeeker4588/1/2026
Get the equipment bill of sale separate from the lease so you know what stays if the deal unwinds.