The case for switching
Your distributor is charging
you for their building.
Every machine and every case of cups you've bought through a traditional distributor includes margin for an importer, a regional warehouse, a sales rep, and a showroom you've probably never visited. We removed all of that.
Side-by-side pricing
Typical US distributor pricing vs. Roast & Recover direct pricing. Based on publicly available distributor catalogs and our current factory cost. Updated quarterly.
| Product | Typical distributor | Roast & Recover | You save |
|---|---|---|---|
| Espresso machine (mid-tier commercial) | $7,800 – $12,500 | $4,200 – $7,100 | Up to 43% |
| Commercial grinder | $2,200 – $4,800 | $1,400 – $2,900 | Up to 40% |
| 12oz hot cups (case of 1,000) | $89 – $140 | $52 – $78 | Up to 44% |
| Packaging: lids (case of 1,000) | $54 – $90 | $31 – $52 | Up to 43% |
Prices shown are ranges. Exact pricing depends on model and quantity. Distributor prices sourced from public catalogs — actual negotiated prices may vary.
Run the numbers
What is your distributor costing you?
Enter your current spending and see the annual saving of buying direct.
Machines per year
2 machines
Average machine price (distributor)
$8,000
Annual packaging spend
$3,600
Your current annual spend
$19,600
Estimated distributor markup
$7,448 / year
~38% avg. markup across equipment and packaging categories
Estimated annual saving with R&R
$7,448
Based on typical 38% saving vs. distributor pricing. Actual savings depend on specific products and volumes.
What you're trading, and what you're gaining
Traditional distributor
Roast & Recover