Berlin’s Restaurant Supply Has Ceased Operations
The long-standing North Charleston supplier has closed its Rivers Avenue showroom and warehouse.
Updated on Oct. 11, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Berlin’s Restaurant Supply Inc. has closed its North Charleston facility after operating for four decades. The company, which opened in 1986, confirmed the closure in October 2026.
Why it matters
The closure marks the end of a 40-year tenure for the supplier in the local market. Customers with active accounts are currently being directed to an email address for assistance as the company website has been disabled.
The 2.4-acre Rivers Avenue property is currently listed for $9 million. This follows a previous flip by parent company Kalman & Co., which purchased the site for $6 million and sold it for $8.9 million in early 2024.
The players
Berlin’s Restaurant Supply Inc.
This business served as a commercial kitchen supplier in the Charleston area for forty years.
Kalman & Co.
This private-equity investor acquired Berlin’s Restaurant Supply and holds the firm’s real estate assets.
The details
A notice of closure was posted in a window at the Rivers Avenue location, signaling the end of service for the business. The entity, which was acquired by private-equity investor Kalman & Co. in February 2024, has placed its warehouse site on the market for sale or lease.
Timeline
Berlin’s Restaurant Supply opened in 1986.
The sale of the company to Kalman & Co. closed in February 2024.
The company announced plans to relocate in October 2025.
The company was confirmed as closed in October 2026.
Market Landscape
The closure and property listing reflect broader shifts in the North Charleston commercial real estate market as large industrial and retail tracts change hands. This move follows a cycle of rapid asset flipping within the local business sector.
Local customers with active accounts must now utilize email for communication due to the disabled website. Prospective buyers or commercial tenants can seek access to the newly listed 2.4-acre Rivers Avenue warehouse facility.
The takeaway
The sudden closure of a long-term supplier requires clients to secure their account documentation immediately. Businesses reliant on local supply chains should monitor the facility's status for potential new occupancy developments.
Further reading
For more local updates, visit the North Charleston Openings & Closings section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Post and Courier.
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