Fortress Commercial Cooking Equipment

Fortress is a leading manufacturer of high-quality commercial cooking equipment based in North Carolina. Considering the importance of commercial kitchen equipment's reliability, particularly during peak times, Fortress provides durably constructed fryers, charbroilers, griddles, ranges, and hot plates built to last and perform in rigorous conditions. Fortress equipment features powerful heaters and burners powered with natural or propane gas for a faster cooking recovery while ensuring consistent and even heating for better cooking results.

Fortress is a part of the Empire Group, a nationwide wholesale distributor of commercial kitchen equipment, aimed at increasing its reach in the United States, shortening delivery time, and improving its services. The company now retains a large collection of top-notch commercial kitchen equipment and accessories in different sizes and functions:

Fortress Fryers: Manufactured from stainless steel to ensure durability, Fortress commercial gas fryers have heavy-duty cast iron burners with up to 30,000 BTU/h. These cooking units have millivolt thermostats to adjust temperatures between 200°F and 400°F (93.333°C and 204.444°C). Fortress commercial deep fryers are available in 3, 4, and 5-tube units with 40, 50, or 75 lb (18.143, 22.679, or 34.019 kg) capacity to address varying production volumes.
Fortress Ranges: The commercial ranges are the real workhorses of commercial kitchens, and Fortress presents high-quality ranges for your facility. They are available in 24" and 36" wide units and come with 12"x12" (30.48x30.48 cm) cast iron top grates. The ovens of these Fortress ranges run on convection heat, relying on Dynamic Airflow Technology (DAT) for balanced airflow. These commercial range ovens have snap-action thermostats from 210°F - 550°F (98.888°C-287.778°C). Fortress offers a range of combo units with a griddle next to the open burners, bringing you a versatile but space-saving design.
Fortress Charbroilers: Fortress has 18", 24", 36", and 48" (45.72, 60.96, 91.44, and 121.92 cm) wide commercial griddle models that offer uniform and even heat distribution. They have enameled burners installed every 12" (30.48 cm) and cast iron radiants.
Fortress Hot Plates: The company presents a rich collection of commercial hot plates with 12", 24", 36", 48" and 60" (30.48, 60.96, 91.44, 121.92, and 152.4 cm) width options and 2 to 10 burner units.
Fortress Griddle: Fortress gas-powered griddles have stainless steel sides and polished carbon steel plates with uniformly placed enameled burners. Fortress offers griddles in 15", 24", 36", 48", and 60" (38.1, 60.96, 91.44, 121.92, and 152.4 cm) wide models. They have adjustable thermostats between 200°F and 575°F (93.3335°C and 301.6675°C).
Fortress Gas Stock Pots: Equipped with 90,000 BTU burners, Fortress gas stock pots are designed to securely hold and rapidly cook or warm large batches in your kitchen. Each burner has 18" x 21" (45.72x53.34 cm) cast iron grates, and the units present a heat setting between simmering to high heat.
Fortress Easyflex GasHose Kits: The company completes its high-quality cooking equipment with reliable gas hose kits that include all the parts needed for a secure and safe gas connection.

Fortress Warranty

All Fortress fryers, ranges, charbroilers, griddles, hot plates, and gas stock pots are under 1-year labor, parts, and workmanship.

Fortress Commercial Cooking Equipment

Fortress Fryers: Manufactured from stainless steel to ensure durability, Fortress commercial gas fryers have heavy-duty cast iron burners with up to 30,000 BTU/h. These cooking units have millivolt thermostats to adjust temperatures between 200°F and 400°F (93.333°C and 204.444°C). Fortress commercial deep fryers are available in 3, 4, and 5-tube units with 40, 50, or 75 lb (18.143, 22.679, or 34.019 kg) capacity to address varying production volumes.

Fortress Ranges: The commercial ranges are the real workhorses of commercial kitchens, and Fortress presents high-quality ranges for your facility. They are available in 24" and 36" wide units and come with 12"x12" (30.48x30.48 cm) cast iron top grates. The ovens of these Fortress ranges run on convection heat, relying on Dynamic Airflow Technology (DAT) for balanced airflow. These commercial range ovens have snap-action thermostats from 210°F - 550°F (98.888°C-287.778°C). Fortress offers a range of combo units with a griddle next to the open burners, bringing you a versatile but space-saving design.

Fortress Charbroilers: Fortress has 18", 24", 36", and 48" (45.72, 60.96, 91.44, and 121.92 cm) wide commercial griddle models that offer uniform and even heat distribution. They have enameled burners installed every 12" (30.48 cm) and cast iron radiants.

Fortress Hot Plates: The company presents a rich collection of commercial hot plates with 12", 24", 36", 48" and 60" (30.48, 60.96, 91.44, 121.92, and 152.4 cm) width options and 2 to 10 burner units.

Fortress Griddle: Fortress gas-powered griddles have stainless steel sides and polished carbon steel plates with uniformly placed enameled burners. Fortress offers griddles in 15", 24", 36", 48", and 60" (38.1, 60.96, 91.44, 121.92, and 152.4 cm) wide models. They have adjustable thermostats between 200°F and 575°F (93.3335°C and 301.6675°C).

Fortress Gas Stock Pots: Equipped with 90,000 BTU burners, Fortress gas stock pots are designed to securely hold and rapidly cook or warm large batches in your kitchen. Each burner has 18" x 21" (45.72x53.34 cm) cast iron grates, and the units present a heat setting between simmering to high heat.

Fortress Easyflex GasHose Kits: The company completes its high-quality cooking equipment with reliable gas hose kits that include all the parts needed for a secure and safe gas connection.