Berlin's Restaurant Supply Closed North Charleston Facility
The restaurant equipment supplier has ceased local operations and listed its 2.4-acre Rivers Avenue property for $9 million.
Updated on Oct. 11, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Berlin's Restaurant Supply has closed its showroom and warehouse in North Charleston after nearly four decades in business. The company, which was sold to private-equity investor Kalman & Co. in 2024, has disabled its website and is directing existing customers to an email contact.
Why it matters
The closure reflects a broader shift in the regional industrial real estate market as investment firms liquidate commercial holdings. For operators, this development underscores the risks of relying on legacy vendors that undergo rapid ownership changes.
The 2.4-acre Rivers Avenue property is currently listed for $9 million, following a 2024 transaction cycle where the site sold for $8.9 million shortly after its initial $6 million purchase. Berlin's Restaurant Supply had served the local market for 40 years before its closure.
The players
Berlin's Restaurant Supply Inc.
A long-standing restaurant equipment supplier that operated in the Charleston market for 40 years.
Kalman & Co.
A private-equity firm that acquired the restaurant supply business and its real estate assets in 2024.
Turning Rock Partners
An investment firm that acquired a portion of Kalman & Co. in early 2026.
The details
Operations at the facility halted following a ownership period by Kalman & Co. Customers seeking account resolution must currently use a voice-message-directed email address, as the primary business website has been taken offline. The property is currently being marketed for both sale and lease to potential commercial occupants.
Timeline
1986: Berlin's Restaurant Supply opened.
February 2024: Sale of Berlin's Restaurant Supply closed.
October 2025: Company announced plans to relocate.
January 2026: Turning Rock Partners acquired part of Kalman & Co.
October 2026: Company confirmed as closed.
Market Landscape
The closure follows a pattern of rapid asset turnover initiated by the 2024 acquisition of Berlin's Restaurant Supply by Kalman & Co. This cycle of acquisition and subsequent property liquidation mirrors broader trends in private-equity-led commercial real estate divestment.
Local operators currently holding active accounts or pending orders should immediately email the company to secure documentation of their status. Business owners should also evaluate alternative equipment vendors now to prevent potential supply chain disruptions caused by the void in the local market.
The takeaway
Legacy vendor closures often occur with little notice following private-equity ownership changes. Operators should maintain a list of secondary equipment suppliers to ensure they have immediate access to parts or services if a primary provider suddenly ceases operations.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Post and Courier.
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