Star Brands - A Division of the Middleby Corporation
Machinery ManufacturingTennessee, United States51-200 Employees
Star Brands operates as a division of the Middleby Corporation and manufactures commercial kitchen equipment for restaurants and other foodservice operations. It began with core appliances such as hot dog machines, fryers, popcorn makers, and toasters, and later expanded to include grills, warmers, pop-up toasters, waffle bakers, and conveyor ovens. The equipment serves restaurant operators and other foodservice venues seeking reliable gear to support efficient food preparation and service. The company is based in Smithville, Tennessee, where a single U.S.-based manufacturing facility houses all Star Group brands. Its history begins in 1921 in St. Louis, Missouri, with relocation to Smithville in 1982 and a further expansion in 1990, and it joined the Middleby family in 2007.