Production bakery floor with deck ovens and bread racks
Bakery Equipment Liquidation

Bakery liquidation that respects what production gear is worth.

Stonebridge sells used bakery equipment for retail bakeries, wholesale commissaries, donut shops, bagel shops, and tortilla plants — spiral mixers, deck ovens, rack ovens, proofers, dividers, sheeters, and packaging — to bakeries opening, expanding, or replacing equipment nationwide.

  • No upfront cost on qualifying projects
  • Nationwide buyer network
  • Auctions + direct buyers
  • Fast turnaround timelines
  • Full-service coordination available
Nationwide
Buyer network across all 50 states
30–60 days
Typical close timeline from approval
20% contingency
Simple, transparent pricing
How it works

Five steps from inquiry to net proceeds

Whether you're handling a single site or a multi-location project, the process is the same and the path is clear.

  1. 01

    Share your assets

    Tell us what you have, where it is, and your timing.

  2. 02

    We review

    Our team evaluates inventory, condition, location, and goals.

  3. 03

    Strategy

    You receive a recommended liquidation strategy and timeline.

  4. 04

    We market & sell

    We market to direct buyers, dealers, our network, and select auctions.

  5. 05

    Closing & proceeds

    Assets sell, removal coordinated, net proceeds distributed to you.

Assets we commonly liquidate

Production bakery, retail bakery, and packaging in one project

From a corner pastry case to a full wholesale bread plant, we sell every category of bakery production equipment buyers actually search for.

Mixing & dough handling

  • Spiral mixers (60–250 qt)
  • Planetary mixers (Hobart, Univex)
  • Dough dividers & rounders
  • Sheeters & moulders
  • Bowl lifts & dumpers
  • Stainless steel work tables

Baking & proofing

  • Deck ovens (Bongard, Revent)
  • Rack ovens (single & double)
  • Convection ovens
  • Retarder-proofers & dough boxes
  • Steam tube & cyclothermic ovens
  • Donut fryers & glaze tables

Packaging, retail & support

  • Slicers & bread bagging lines
  • Tray sealers & shrink wrappers
  • Display cases & bakery showcases
  • Walk-in coolers & blast freezers
  • Pan racks, sheet pans, peels
  • POS, scales, and front-of-house
Quick first step

Curious what your equipment could net?

Send a rough list — even just photos and a location — and we'll come back with a recommended path within one business day.

Who we help

Built for the people who actually run these projects

Retail bakery owners
Wholesale bakery operators
Donut & bagel shop owners
Tortilla & specialty bakers
Commissary kitchen operators
Bankruptcy trustees
Equipment lenders
Landlords & receivers
Liquidation options

The right channel for the right asset

Bakery equipment recovers best when sold to operators who value craft brands. We match the channel to the asset.

Direct sales to operating bakeries

Targeted outreach to bakeries searching for the exact mixers, ovens, and proofers you have.

Wholesale dealer placement

Bulk sale to used-bakery-equipment dealers when speed beats top dollar.

Online timed auctions

Photo-rich listings reaching national buyers for late-model premium gear.

Production line packages

Full mix-to-pack lines marketed as turnkey systems instead of part-out lots.

Partial / cell liquidations

Sell off retired bake lines while a remodel or expansion continues around it.

Closing sales

On-site sale + coordinated removal for shutting bakeries with a hard lease deadline.

Scenarios we handle

Every kind of wind-down

Retail bakery closures

Single-shop closures with display cases, deck ovens, and POS to liquidate quickly.

Wholesale plant downsizing

Capacity rightsizing for commissaries running below their installed line capacity.

Co-packer & ghost bakery exits

Cloud-bakery and co-pack operators consolidating production.

Bankruptcy & ABC dispositions

Court-ordered sales with appraisals and reporting trustees and lenders need.

Equipment refresh

Selling out aging spiral mixers and rack ovens as new gear is installed.

Lease-end relocations

Decisions about what to move vs. liquidate when a bakery relocates.

Decommissioning & site work

Bakery teardown is a craft of its own

Hardwired ovens, gas lines, dough trough drains, and rooftop bakery hood systems all need careful decommissioning. We coordinate licensed disconnects so removal protects your asset value and the building.

Gas & oven disconnects EPA 608 refrigerant Rigging & freight Landlord coordination
  • Deck oven rigging

    Tile-deck and stone-hearth ovens require staged disassembly to avoid cracking and protect resale value.

  • Rack oven hookups

    Steam, gas, and condensate connections handled by certified trades before lift-and-load.

  • Walk-in & blast freezer recovery

    EPA 608-compliant refrigerant recovery on coolers and freezers.

  • Production line de-install

    Conveyors and dividers crated as a system instead of stripped to scrap.

Ready when you are

Get a no-obligation valuation on your assets

Share a quick overview and a specialist will respond within one business day with a recommended path forward.

Why sellers choose Stonebridge

Why bakery owners and lenders trust us with their equipment

Bakery equipment is a specialty resale category — deck ovens, rack ovens, spiral and planetary mixers, sheeters, dough dividers, retarder-proofers, and refrigerated display cases each have their own buyer pool. We know who pays the most for each, and we don't lump it all into one generic restaurant auction.

Bakery-specific valuation, not blanket pricing

Hobart, Univex, Empire, Doyon, Revent, Baxter, LBC — each carries a different resale curve depending on age, hours, phase power, and condition. We price your bakery equipment by line item against actual recent sales, not a flat percentage of original cost.

Direct buyers in the bakery & wholesale baking space

Independent bakeries, commissaries, ghost kitchens, donut shops, tortilla producers, and used bakery equipment dealers come to us first when they're expanding. That direct demand is what lets us beat generic auction pricing on production equipment.

Rigging and 3-phase power handled

Deck ovens, spiral mixers, and walk-ins aren't roll-out items. We coordinate riggers, electricians for safe disconnect of 3-phase equipment, and load-out scheduling so buyers can actually take delivery — and you're not stuck with the heavy stuff after the sale.

What happens after you reach out

A clear, low-friction first conversation

The first call is short and useful — even if you ultimately decide not to move forward. No hard sell, no pressure, no obligation.

Reply within 1 business day Confidential by default No obligation
  1. 1

    You share what you have

    Equipment list, photos, location, and timing — even rough info is fine. We can also pull from a previous appraisal or insurance schedule.

  2. 2

    We respond with a plan

    Within one business day, you'll get a recommended channel mix, a realistic timeline, and a clear view of what we'll handle vs. what stays on your plate.

  3. 3

    You decide, on your terms

    If it's a fit, we move forward. If it's not, you walk away with useful information and zero cost.

  4. 4

    We run the project

    Once you sign off, we take over: marketing, buyer vetting, scheduling, removal coordination, and final accounting.

Brands we move well

Premium brands buyers actively search for

Buyer demand consistently centers on these production and retail bakery brands.

HobartUnivexBongardReventBaxterLBCPolinSottorivaDiosnaRondoFritschRheonAMFBertrandFederalHussmannFederal IndustriesTrueBelshawMoffatDoyonEmpireErika RecordABS

Older U.S.-built craft equipment often outperforms newer commodity gear in resale.

Talk to a specialist

Not sure what your assets are worth?

We'll review what you have and recommend the channel — direct sale, auction, or hybrid — that nets the most for your situation.

Bakery Equipment Liquidation FAQs

Common questions

Get a free valuation

Tell us about your bakery

Send a quick description of your mixers, ovens, proofers, and timing. A bakery liquidation specialist will reply within one business day.

  • Free valuation, OLV/FLV available
  • Single point of contact
  • Works for one shop or full wholesale plants
What to have ready
  • Mixer counts and bowl sizes
  • Oven types, deck count, fuel source
  • Walk-in cooler and freezer dimensions
  • Lease end / move-out date
  • Lender or finance documents on equipment

Don't have it all yet? Reach out anyway — we can work from very little.

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