MTF is everything you want your cabinetry to be
Easy To Update
Door finishes & Countertop finishes can be replaced with ease
Open Architecture Interior
Clean, open and accessible interior for flexible storage space
Versatile Shipping
Can be shipped compact or pre-assembled to meet your need
Easy to Assemble
Ship pre-assembled or follow the simple assembly instructions
Superior Strength
Designed to support 1,800 pound load
Built to any Size or Configuration
Can be configured to any wall or island configuration
Eco Friendly
Less packaging and reusable parts when refreshing
Why MTF?
Just a few of the benefits of this truly modular system.
Easy to Update
FCI has hundreds of face and countertop options available. When it is time for a new style in your stores, the Modular Tube Frame™ system allows you to pick a new finish and easily update the look of your store.
Want to add a new functionality to your existing MTF cabinets? We can slide in-cabinet cup holders, garbage doors or other items in with ease.
Open Architecture Interior
The Modular Tube Frame™ interior allows for easy cleaning and quick and open access to electrical plumbing connections. The open access allows for increased airflow between cabinets to provide better circulation for under cabinet equipment, prolonging your equipment’s life.
Versatile Shipping
Flat shipping available to save money in shipping. Ship partially assembled to allow for a quicker, easier installation.
Easy To Assemble
Whether shipped partially assembled or shipped flat, assembly is easy as can be. We can provide assembly service as well.
Superior Strength
Because the metal legs, ends supports and mid supports distribute the load to the floor, MTF is designed to support at least a 1,800 load. Enough for even the heaviest fountain machines, warmers, or whatever foodservice equipment completes your setup.
Built to Any Size or Configuration
Custom built to fit your needs, from in-cabinet cup holders, trash receptacles from the front or top, and any other situation you can imagine. Legs, end supports and mid supports distribute the load to floor for superior strength.
MTF can be configured as a stand-alone island, wall cabinet design in whatever custom size you desire.
Eco Friendly
Because of its strength and versatility, cabinets can simply be refaced instead of replaced. This saves tons of waste from old cabinets being thrown into the landfill. Because of the compact packaging and components, shipping waste is drastically reduced as well.
The metal parts which make up the foundation of MTF can be reused in other build configurations or recycled as well.
One Success after another
The Road Ranger Story
After trying Modular Tube Frame™ out in a few of their new store builds, Road Ranger was hooked. Its style, versatility and durability matched Road Ranger’s beautiful stores perfectly.
Dozens of stores later, FCI is proud to partner with Road Ranger to make their new stores and remodels look amazing and function even better.
The “Good Cabinets”
After comparing MTF to other cabinetry, MTF was the clear winner.
NTI or Remodel
FCI has partnered with Road Ranger to put MTF into remodels, ensuring they look as good as their new stores.
All around the store
Road Ranger uses MTF throughout their stores, from the Fountain Wall, Condiment Islands, Transaction areas, and even back office.
Strong Partnership
Many of their new stores share a similar footprint, which makes their cabinet decisions one less thing to worry about because FCI takes care of it all.
One Success after another
Terrible’s Wonderful Island
Terrible Herbst was trying to improve their foodservice by rolling out a new foodservice island in a Las Vegas area test market.
The Design
FCI’s design team worked with Terrible’s to come up with “The Hunger Stop” concept and all the related graphics. The branding touched all their equipment as well.
MTF Cabinetry
MTF Cabinetry™ was used to create an easy-to-install island. With incorporated trash and bun boxes, the metallic-faced island matched the great decor of the rest of their store.
PanelRak
A PanelRak™ unit was put in around a chilled condiment unit to make set-up and organization simple and clean.
EZ-Tilt Sneezeguard
Terrible’s used the EZ-Tilt Sneeze Guard™ to protect their roller grill. The EZ-Tilt is the best looking sneeze guard and allows easy cleaning and product loading.
Frequently asked quesions
MTF (Modular Tube Frame) Cabinetry is a patented commercial cabinet system built around a powder-coated steel tube frame with replaceable doors, panels, and countertops. Unlike traditional wood or melamine cabinets, MTF cabinetry is designed to be reconfigured, refreshed, and adapted as store layouts, styles and foodservice programs change.
Convenience stores choose MTF cabinetry because it provides the strength needed for heavy foodservice equipment while remaining flexible enough to support future remodels. MTF cabinets can be used for coffee stations, fountain areas, transaction counters, roller grill stations, islands, and back-office applications throughout the store. It is also durable, water resistant, and very competitively priced.
Traditional wood and melamine cabinets can swell, warp, chip, or delaminate when exposed to moisture and daily wear. MTF cabinetry uses a powder-coated steel frame and PVC components that are more resistant to water-related damage and are designed for the demanding environment of a commercial convenience store.
MTF cabinetry delivers many of the durability benefits of metal cabinets while offering greater flexibility, more finish options, easier installation, and significantly lower costs than many fully welded metal cabinet systems. The modular design also makes modifications and remodeling easier.
Yes. MTF cabinets are engineered to support heavy commercial foodservice equipment, including fountain beverage systems, coffee equipment, hot food equipment, roller grills, and other countertop appliances commonly found in convenience stores and foodservice environments. The cabinets are build to support up to 1,800 pounds.
Yes. One of the biggest advantages of MTF cabinetry is the ability to reuse the core frame structure while updating doors, panels, countertops, or cabinet configurations. This can help reduce renovation costs and minimize disruption during store refresh projects.
Absolutely. MTF cabinetry can be built in a wide variety of sizes, layouts, and configurations. Cabinets can be designed for wall applications, islands, transaction counters, beverage stations, foodservice areas, and other custom commercial cabinetry requirements.
Besides the durability, high end design, and configurability, MTF Cabinetry allows convenience store operators to adapt to changing product offerings, equipment upgrades, and store remodels without replacing entire cabinet systems. Components can often be updated individually rather than rebuilding everything from scratch.
Yes. Unlike many traditional cabinet systems, MTF cabinetry features an open interior architecture that promotes airflow around equipment while providing easier access for plumbing, electrical, and mechanical installations.
MTF cabinetry is designed for low maintenance. The open architecture provides easier access for cleaning and service, while durable materials help withstand the wear and tear common in commercial foodservice environments. The laminate and PVC components are easy to clean and maintain as well.
Yes. Individual doors and panels can be replaced without replacing the entire cabinet system. This makes it easier to maintain a fresh appearance and update finishes as branding or store designs evolve.
MTF cabinetry is commonly used in convenience stores, foodservice operations, travel centers, grocery stores, educational facilities, healthcare environments, hospitality venues, and other commercial settings that require durable and flexible cabinetry solutions.
Yes. MTF Cabinetry is built on Food Concepts, Inc.’s patented modular design expertise developed through decades of commercial foodservice fixture manufacturing and installation experience.
MTF cabinetry supports a wide range of door, panel, and countertop finishes, allowing operators and designers to create a custom appearance that matches their brand, store environment, and merchandising goals. It is even available in stainless steel finishes as well.
MTF cabinetry can be used throughout a facility, including coffee stations, fountain beverage areas, foodservice counters, transaction counters, checkout areas, condiment stations, islands, back-office spaces, sink cabinets, trash cabinets and custom merchandising environments.
The best cabinetry for a convenience store depends on the application, budget, and long-term goals of the operation. Traditional wood and melamine cabinets are often the lowest upfront cost option, but they can be susceptible to swelling, warping, chipping, and delamination in high-moisture environments. Fully metal cabinets offer excellent durability but are often more expensive, heavier, expensive to ship, and less flexible when store layouts or equipment needs change.
Modular Tube Frame (MTF) cabinetry combines many of the advantages of both systems. Its powder-coated steel frame provides the strength needed for demanding foodservice applications, while replaceable doors, panels, and countertops allow stores to update finishes or reconfigure layouts without replacing the entire cabinet system. The open interior architecture also improves access for plumbing, electrical, and equipment installation while promoting better airflow around heat-generating equipment.
For convenience stores that regularly remodel, update foodservice programs, or need cabinetry capable of supporting heavy equipment such as coffee brewers, fountain beverage systems, and roller grills, modular commercial cabinetry often delivers the best balance of durability, flexibility, appearance, and long-term value.
