KESCO - Kitchen Equipment and Supply Company was founded by Don and Linda Theriot in 1978 in Lafayette, LA. KESCO moved to Pensacola, FL in 1986 and it remains the home office. This location is a 15,000 square feet facility with offices, showroom and warehouse. Since that time, as business increased, other locations were opened. The Ft. Walton Beach/Mary Esther, FL location was added and that facility includes 16,000 square feet of offices, showroom and warehouse. Growth continued with another 10,000 square foot facility opened in Panama City, FL. In 2006, the expansion continued into Mobile, AL adding another 17,000 square feet of operating space. From these locations, 45 full time employees are involved with commercial foodservice equipment and supply distribution.