Can a grab-and-go cooler cool food made that morning?

It should receive food that is already fully chilled. These merchandisers are designed to keep cold items cold at the point of sale, and loading warm sandwiches or salads raises the temperature of both the case and the product. Cool food in a refrigerator or blast chiller first, then stock the case.

Is an open-front or a glass door grab-and-go cooler better?

An open front lets customers take an item in one motion, which suits fast queues. A glass door holds temperature better in warm rooms and near entrances, and protects stock where nobody watches the case. If the cooler stays stocked overnight, a door or a night cover protects the product.

How much do commercial grab-and-go cooler products cost in Canada?

Most commercial grab-and-go cooler products on Norpex list between $4,800 and $10,700 CAD, with a median of about $6,400 across 39 priced models; the full range runs from $3,189.99 to $31,774.99; prices are list prices before tax and shipping.

Which brands of commercial grab-and-go cooler products do you carry?

Norpex lists 39 commercial grab-and-go cooler products. The brands with the most models listed are Omcan with 27, Turbo Air with 8 and BakeMax with 4.

Do you ship commercial grab-and-go cooler products across Canada?

Norpex ships to delivery addresses across Canada. Equipment ships from distributor warehouses, so dispatch timing depends on the supplier and the destination. For items that can be bought online, shipping is calculated at checkout from live carrier rates for the delivery address and confirmed before payment. There is no automatic free-shipping or flat-rate offer.

Commercial Grab-and-Go Cooler in Canada

Grab-and-go coolers are compact merchandisers, usually open-front or with a glass door, sized for packaged sandwiches, salads, yogurt cups, fruit and drinks beside a counter or checkout. Coffee shops, bakeries, campus and hospital cafés, office canteens and takeout counters use them to sell prepared items without staff handing each one over. Slim and low-profile models fit where a full multi-deck case will not.

About commercial grab-and-go cooler products

What commercial grab-and-go cooler products cost at Norpex

Most models: $4,800 – $10,700
Median price: $6,400
Priced models: 39

List prices in CAD before tax and delivery, read from the catalogue as it stands. Models without a listed price are quoted on request.

Before you buy

Measure the gap beside your counter or register, including the clearance the condenser needs, since slim grab-and-go cases are often bought to fill one specific space.
Check the shelf spacing against your tallest packaged items, such as salad bowls or bottled drinks, so every shelf holds a full row.
Decide between an open front for speed at the queue and a glass door for holding temperature in a warm room or near an entrance.
Check whether the shelf edges have tag channels for product labels and prices.
Keep the cooler away from ovens, toasters and coffee machines that vent heat toward it.

Common questions

Can a grab-and-go cooler cool food made that morning?: It should receive food that is already fully chilled. These merchandisers are designed to keep cold items cold at the point of sale, and loading warm sandwiches or salads raises the temperature of both the case and the product. Cool food in a refrigerator or blast chiller first, then stock the case.
Is an open-front or a glass door grab-and-go cooler better?: An open front lets customers take an item in one motion, which suits fast queues. A glass door holds temperature better in warm rooms and near entrances, and protects stock where nobody watches the case. If the cooler stays stocked overnight, a door or a night cover protects the product.
How much do commercial grab-and-go cooler products cost in Canada?: Most commercial grab-and-go cooler products on Norpex list between $4,800 and $10,700 CAD, with a median of about $6,400 across 39 priced models; the full range runs from $3,189.99 to $31,774.99; prices are list prices before tax and shipping.
Which brands of commercial grab-and-go cooler products do you carry?: Norpex lists 39 commercial grab-and-go cooler products. The brands with the most models listed are Omcan with 27, Turbo Air with 8 and BakeMax with 4.
Do you ship commercial grab-and-go cooler products across Canada?: Norpex ships to delivery addresses across Canada. Equipment ships from distributor warehouses, so dispatch timing depends on the supplier and the destination. For items that can be bought online, shipping is calculated at checkout from live carrier rates for the delivery address and confirmed before payment. There is no automatic free-shipping or flat-rate offer.

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Refrigerated Display Case Buying Guide: Deli, Gelato and Grab-and-Go

7 min read · Updated September 25, 2026

72″ Four (4) Shelf Grab-and-Go Open Refrigerated Floor Self-Serve Display Case, 37 cu.ft. (1048 L), Black

BakeMax BMGG036 Floor Model 36 Inch Grab and Go Refrigerated Display Merchandiser

48″ Four (4) Shelf Grab-and-Go Open Refrigerated Floor Self-Serve Display Case, 24.7 cu.ft. (700 L), Stainless Steel

34″ Two (2) Shelf Refrigerated Floor Open Display Case, 12.7 cu.ft (360 L), White

48″ Three (3) Shelf Grab-and-Go Open Refrigerated Floor Self-Serve Display Case, 15 cu.ft. (426 L), Black

72″ Four (4) Shelf Grab-and-Go Open Refrigerated Floor Self-Serve Display Case, 37 cu.ft. (1048 L), Stainless Steel

Turbo Air – 51″ Slim Line White Dual Service Refrigerated Open Display Merchandiser – TOM-50SW-N

36″ Four (4) Shelf Grab-and-Go Open Refrigerated Floor Self-Serve Display Case, 18.7 cu.ft. (520 L), Stainless Steel

51″ Three (3) Shelf Grab-and-Go Open Refrigerated Floor Self-Serve Merchandiser, 27.2 cu.ft (770 L), Black

Turbo Air – 39.2″ Black Slim Profile Open Display Merchandiser and 3 Bottom Shelves – TOM-40SB-SP(-A)-N

30″ Four (4) Shelf Grab-and-Go Refrigerated Showcase, 15.5 cu.ft. (440 L), Stainless Steel

24″ Three (3) Shelf Grab-and-Go Open Refrigerated Floor Display Showcase, 8.12 cu.ft. (243 lbs), Silver

36" One (1) Shelf Dual Service Open Refrigerated Floor Display Case, 12.5 cu.ft. (354 L), Black

30″ Four (4) Shelf Grab-and-Go Refrigerated Showcase, 15.5 cu.ft. (440 L), Black

48″ Four (4) Shelf Grab-and-Go Open Refrigerated Floor Self-Serve Display Case, 24.7 cu.ft. (700 L), Black

48” Four (4) Shelf Grab-and-Go Black Open Front Refrigerated Showcase, 19.77 cu.ft. (560 L), Black

Turbo Air – 51″ Slim Line Black Dual Service Refrigerated Open Display Merchandiser – TOM-50SB-N

24” Three (3) Shelf Grab-and-Go Open Refrigerated Floor Self-Serve Display Case , 9 cu.ft. (252L), Silver

Turbo Air – 75.75″ Black Slim Profile Open Display Merchandiser Including 3 Bottom Shelves – TOM-75SB-SP(-A)-N

48″ Three (3) Shelf Grab-and-Go Open Refrigerated Floor Self-Serve Display Case, 15 cu.ft. (426 L), Stainless Steel

BakeMax BMGG024 Floor Model 24 Inch Wide Grab and Go Refrigerated Display Merchandiser

Turbo Air – 76.5″ Black Narrow Depth Vertical Air Curtain Display Case – TOM-75SEB-N

72” Four (4) Shelf Grab-and-Go0 Open Front Refrigerated Showcase, 40.96 cu.ft. (1160 L), Black

26″ Grab-and-Go Open Refrigerated Self-Serve Display Case, 7 cu.ft (190 L), Black