Convenience stores have unique cold storage needs — and Everidge® is the equipment manufacturer that meets those needs with precision and flexibility. As a leading provider of custom walk-ins tailored to the c-store market and beyond, Everidge builds each unit to spec, positioning itself not just as a supplier, but as a strategic partner.
“We offer a team combination that can assist retailers from specification to installation,” says Mark Focken, Everidge’s regional sales manager specializing in retail. “Our CrownTonka® and ICS® walk-ins are designed to fit a wide range of c-store spaces.”
With over 60 years of experience in walk-in cold storage, CrownTonka has built a solid reputation for innovation and quality for reach-in display and walk-in coolers and freezers.
Everidge’s proprietary rail designs allow each panel to be customized to within ¼ inch, maximizing usable space for every footprint. This precision, combined with the company’s nationwide reach, ensures unmatched turnkey support.
“We’ve grown through mergers and acquisitions to establish a national footprint,” Focken explains. “This enables us to deliver the right products to the right locations while managing freight costs effectively.”
From site surveys to post-install reviews, Everidge offers end-to-end project management with 24/7 support. This responsiveness and reliability set the company apart.
“We can take equipment from quote to delivery and be deeply involved — or simply provide guidance as needed,” Focken says. “We’re ready to jump in at any stage of the process.”
Customization is key, and Everidge’s in-house design team and manufacturing capabilities for insulated panels and doors allow it to meet unique space and construction requirements. Innovation is also central to Everidge’s value proposition.
“SmartRite®, available with our CrownTonka and ICS walk-ins, monitors temperature, humidity and door activity at the store level through a cloud-based system,” Focken notes. “It’s easily accessible for authorized users.”
As c-store foodservice programs grow, retailers are seeking ways to maximize interior space. According to the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS), foodservice accounted for 26.9% of in-store sales and 37.3% of profits in 2023.
“Adding foodservice is common in new builds but challenging in existing stores with limited floor space,” Focken says. “Our ICS expansion allows retailers to relocate internal cooler space outdoors, freeing up room for foodservice.”
He adds that building additional internal cooler space is significantly more expensive than utilizing an outdoor Everidge ICS box.
For operations where incorporating internal coolers is not possible, the outdoor Everidge ICS box is perfect, keeping value floor space inside for merchandise.
Beyond foodservice, c-stores are prioritizing sustainability and reliability.
“At the operations level, Everidge is continually implementing deeper quality processes at each manufacturing plant — from engineering to installation — to ensure products are placed in the right environments,” Focken says. “Sustainability is achieved when walk-ins are installed correctly and maintained to maximize service life. By providing the right products for the right spaces and partnering with top-tier vendors, Everidge delivers tailored solutions that help c-stores succeed,” Focken concludes.
With five U.S. manufacturing locations, strategic installation partners experienced in the c-store space and crews willing to travel for unique installations, Everidge ensures fast delivery and expert installation and service capabilities nationwide.
