A repeatable cold storage model for growing meal-prep brands
Scaling a meal-prep business across the U.S. takes more than increasing volume. It requires consistent cold storage, reliable refrigeration and freezing, and efficient fulfillment operations at every location.
When this same operator expanded into Atlanta, they faced a familiar challenge – limited power availability, tight launch timelines, and the need to replicate a proven cold storage setup without disruption.
Same Power, Bigger Cold Footprint
The Atlanta site initially operated with four refrigerated containers. As volumes increased, the company replaced them with a ZSTORE 8XL, instantly doubling refrigerated and freezer storage space without upgrading electrical infrastructure.
This approach allowed the business to:
- Use the same electrical connection
- Combine fresh and frozen storage in one system
- Customize layouts for picking and staging
- Maintain operational consistency across markets
Why Modular Cold Storage Matters
By standardizing on ZSTORE XL refrigerated container solutions, the company created a scalable blueprint for national growth. Each new location can now deploy:
- Mobile cold storage
- Freezer capacity for peak periods
- Short lead-time installations
- Rental or purchase flexibility
