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]
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.[5][6][7]
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).[8]
Headquarters and locations
Wasserstrom’s corporate headquarters are at 4500 E. Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio.[9][10]
Awards and recognition
Wasserstrom is the first and, as of 2024, only four-time recipient of Foodservice Equipment & Supplies magazine’s Dealer of the Year award (1983, 2002, 2014, 2024).[11][1] In 2008, Rodney Wasserstrom was inducted into the FE&S Hall of Fame.[12] In 2023, he was inducted into the Ohio Restaurant Association (now Ohio Restaurant & Hospitality Alliance) Hall of Fame. [13][14] In 2024–2025, the company reported supplier awards from International Dairy Queen and YUM! Brands (KFC/Taco Bell).[15][16]
In the news
In April 2025, local media reported on tariff impacts to the company’s supply chain and pricing.[17]
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