Expansion Opportunity Family-owned restaurant equipment retailer with a recent indication of a new location in Boardman, Ohio. Potential sales opportunity in supplying kitchen equipment, smallwares, and packaging for the new location, plus ongoing equipment maintenance and consumables.

Mid-Market Scale Estimated annual revenue of 25M to 50M positions Zabel’s as a mid-market buyer with likely ongoing procurement for restaurant ranges, refrigeration, cookware, and disposable supplies. Target strategic account programs and preferred vendor relationships.

Digital Growth Active push to an online presence suggests opportunities for e-commerce enablement services, online catalog modernization, digital marketing support, and B2B commerce integrations to streamline customer shopping and reorders.

Tech stack openness Adoption of cloud and security tools (Cloudflare, Sucuri, OpenResty, etc.) indicates potential for technology-enabled procurement optimization, secure purchasing portals, and integration with ERP or POS systems for seamless ordering.

Longstanding footprint Operating since 1900 and located in Ohio with a potential new location in Boardman highlights stability and regional penetration. Opportunities to layer in regional supplier incentives, bulk purchasing programs, and loyalty-based pricing for multi-location operations.