Request Form
What is a Capital Expenditure (CapEx)?
A capital expenditure is a purchase your location makes that has lasting value — something that will serve the business for more than one year. Think of it as an investment in your store, not a regular operating cost.
- New or replacement equipment (fryers, refrigeration, POS)
- Furniture or fixtures
- Technology upgrades
- Build-out or renovation work
- Any purchase with lasting value — used for 1+ year
- Routine supplies and consumables
- Routine repairs and maintenance
- Software subscriptions (monthly)
- Recurring service contracts
- Day-to-day operational spend
CapEx requests are reviewed and approved by leadership before any purchase is made. Submitting a request does not guarantee approval, but it gets your need in front of the right people at the right time in our planning cycle.
Why does this matter? We plan capital investments once a year. If your location has a genuine need — equipment that's failing, a gap that's hurting the guest experience, or an upgrade that would meaningfully improve your team's ability to operate — this is your moment to make the case.
- Be specific: include the item, quantity, and a cost estimate
- Explain the "why" — what problem does this solve or what opportunity does it unlock?
- Flag whether it's urgent (safety/compliance) or a planned improvement
- Get a vendor quote if you can — it strengthens the request
- Submit by October 7, 2026 — late requests may not make the planning cycle
Questions? Contact Operations — kalli@eatbarracuda.com