Benefits of Open Front Displays
An open front display gives customers direct access to packaged food and drinks while keeping the contents visible. Each open display fridge is built to hold products at safe display temperatures.
- Easy pick-up: No doors to open and fewer delays during busy service periods.
- Lower running costs: Energy-efficient compressors reduce heat output and energy use.
- Modular widths: Sizes from 879 mm to 2560 mm suit compact service areas and longer merchandising runs.
LED shelf lighting also makes labels and products easier to see.
Where Open Display Fridges Work Best
Match the cabinet width and layout to the products being sold and the space available around the unit.
| Business type |
What goes in it |
Typical width |
What to check |
| Cafe or bakery |
Sandwiches, cold drinks, salads and single-serve desserts |
890 mm to 1330 mm |
Allow enough clearance in a tight service area. Consider Coldmart Junior Open-Front Low-Height Fridges. |
| Service station or convenience store |
Bottled drinks, packaged snacks, meal deals and dairy products |
1510 mm to 2560 mm |
Position the cabinet away from entrance doors. Coldmart Classic Open-Front Multideck Fridges support larger product mixes. |
| Deli or butcher |
Packaged smallgoods and pre-portioned lines |
1330 mm to 1940 mm |
Use Butcher, Seafood and Deli Display Counters for unpackaged products. |
| Small supermarket |
Dairy, produce, chilled meals and packaged meat |
1940 mm to 2560 mm |
Check whether two cabinets are required for a continuous run. |
Buying Guide for Open Front Displays
Capacity
Allow sufficient ventilation around the cabinet and confirm the clearance requirements for the selected model. Built-in installations require additional side clearance and mechanical ventilation.
Temperature and placement
Food Standards in Australia and New Zealand require potentially hazardous food to be kept at 5 °C or colder during display, unless the business can demonstrate that it has a safe alternative system in place.
An open front display maintains temperature with an air curtain instead of a door. Ambient heat, humidity, direct sunlight and draughts from nearby entrances all affect performance, so cabinet location should be considered before installation.
Finish
White interiors boost colour pop, while black steel suits premium grab-and-go displays. Custom vinyl wraps turn the cabinet into a branded fixture.
Maintenance and Care
- Daily: Wipe surfaces with food-safe detergent.
- Weekly: Vacuum the condenser to clear dust, reduce head pressure and limit power use.
- Monthly: Remove shelves, then rinse trays and baffles.
- Annually: Arrange a technician visit to check probes and refrigerant charge.
