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Burlis Lawson Group

Hello, we're the Burlis Lawson Group, the Preferred Manufacturers' Representative to the Foodservice Industry. YOUR success is OUR goal.

Burlis-Lawson Group, INC. was formed in 1987 by Jay Lawson and Barry Burlis. Our coverage area includes Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, Southern Illinois and Nebraska. By maintaining offices in St. Louis, Kansas City, Omaha and Des Moines we provide prompt service to our dealers, consultants and end users. Our sales force is factory trained and continually educated on all the product lines we represent. B

urlis-Lawson Group is committed to representing only the highest quality manufacturers of equipment and supplies. Premier Manufacturers we are proud to represent include: Aerowerks, Baxter, Berkel, Fisher, Franke, Halton, Hobart, Piper Products, Salvajor, Storage Products Group, Structural Concepts, Everidge and ICS, Traulsen, and Vulcan Wolf

Twitter- https://twitter.com/BurlisLawson

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Contact our offices-

St. Louis-(636)-391-0086

Kansas City-(913)-599-2210

Omaha-(402)-676-0331

[email protected]

06/02/2026

Big performance doesn't have to mean a big footprint.
The PizzaMaster 91X delivers impressive baking capacity in a slim 40.9" wide design, making it a smart solution for K-12 kitchens looking to maximize production while preserving valuable floor space.

From scratch-made pizza programs to artisan breads, flatbreads, pastries, and more, the 91X offers:

🍕 Up to 5 independent baking decks
🍕 Temperatures up to 932°F
🍕 Fast heat-up in under 30 minutes
🍕 Even baking with independent top and bottom heat controls
🍕 Capacity for six 12" pizzas per deck

From scratch-made pizza programs to artisan breads, flatbreads, pastries, and more, the 91X gives K-12 kitchens the flexibility to produce a wide variety of menu items while maximizing valuable kitchen space.

And for K-12 operators, PizzaMaster includes an exclusive 2-year parts and 2-year labor warranty at no additional cost.

Contact Burlis-Lawson Group to learn how MPM Food Equipment Group, Inc. & PizzaMaster can help elevate your school foodservice program.

PizzaMaster Official

05/28/2026

Built for the pace of commercial kitchens, Traulsen’s NEW C-Series refrigeration lineup delivers the durability, performance, and reliability operators count on every day. From reach-ins and prep tables to undercounter units and blast chillers, the C-Series is designed to keep kitchens running efficiently while maximizing every inch of workspace.

✅ Durable stainless steel construction
✅ Consistent temperature performance
✅ Space-saving designs for busy kitchens
✅ Energy-efficient R-290 refrigerant
✅ Engineered & hand-assembled in Fort Worth, TX

Whether it’s restaurants, schools, healthcare, or catering operations, the Traulsen C-Series lineup delivers dependable refrigeration built for demanding environments.

Contact Burlis-Lawson Group to learn more about the Traulsen C-Series lineup.

05/27/2026

🏁 Round 3 of the 2026 Save Your Kitchen Sweepstakes is HERE and it’s the biggest prize haul of the year!

The SYK Race Team is rolling in with nearly $75,000 in prizes up for grabs, giving schools the chance to win FIVE pieces of brand-new ITW Food Equipment Group products.

Win equipment from Traulsen, Hobart Food Equipment and Service, Vulcan Equipment, and Baxter Manufacturing designed to improve performance, efficiency, food safety, and student well-being across your operation.

At Burlis-Lawson Group, we’re proud to support school nutrition professionals as they build stronger, smarter kitchens for their students.

Enter here: https://www.saveyourkitchen.com/

🏎️ Start your engine and enter today for your chance to win big!

05/21/2026

Every foodservice space is different, and the right display solution should be designed with that in mind.
https://youtu.be/AN-YnuIK8Gw?si=cygUTzJJ_H8bqxSi

At Structural Concepts Corporation, innovation starts with understanding the operator’s environment, customer flow, retail footprint, and future growth plans. Their industrial design team works to transform ideas into customized merchandising solutions that enhance the customer experience and drive incrementality.

From concept to realization, Structural Concepts develops fresh food display cases and merchandisers built to fit the unique needs of each operation.

Watch the video to see how their team turns the intangible into tangible through a collaborative design process focused on creativity, functionality, and real-world performance.

05/20/2026

Cooking up innovation at the 2026 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show 🔥 Chef Richard Panson teamed up with the Vulcan Equipment crew to put the power and versatility of the Chef’sCombi on full display!

05/16/2026

EPI Merges with Burlis Lawson Group

05/14/2026

Equipment Preference, Inc. (EPI Kitchen) and Burlis Lawson Group Announce Merger, Expanding Commercial Foodservice Presence Across the Midwest

EPI, a leading commercial foodservice equipment rep, today announced the completion of a merger agreement with Burlis-Lawson Group (BLG), a well-established foodservice rep headquartered in Lenexa, Kansas. The merger unites two respected organizations and extends EPI’s footprint into Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska and Southern Illinois. The combined company will leverage EPI's operational systems and infrastructure alongside BLG's decades of regional expertise and deep manufacturer, consultant, dealer and end-user relationships.

"This merger represents a tremendous opportunity to bring together two strong organizations and build something even better. BLG has built an incredible team and earned the respect of customers and manufacturers across the Midcentral Region over many years. Combining their experience and relationships with EPI's processes and systems gives us a platform to serve this region at the highest level." — Bill Cassidy, CEO, EPI Kitchen

"We've spent decades building trust with our customers and manufacturer partners in this region, and we've been looking for the right partner to help us grow that legacy. EPI shares our values and our commitment to doing right by the customer and our partners. This is the right fit at the right time, and I'm excited about the future with EPI." — Jay Lawson, President, BLG

The merged organization will operate across an expanded Central territory with plans to integrate teams, systems, and customer relationships in the months ahead. The merger with be finalized June 30, 2026. Both leadership teams will remain actively involved in the business.

05/12/2026

Crispy wings don’t happen by accident. 🍗🔥

Executive Chef Richard Panson takes chicken wings from brine to golden finish using a Traulsen G-Series Refrigerator and the Vulcan Equipment Chefs’Combi™ and QuickFry™ gas fryer.

The right process. The right equipment. The right results.

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day from Burlis-Lawson Group 💐 Today, we celebrate all the incredible moms, grandmothers, stepmoms, and mother figures who make a difference every day.

Thank you for the care, strength, and support you bring to your families, communities, and beyond.

We hope your day is filled with love, appreciation, and time with those who matter most. ❤️

05/07/2026

Big things are cooking at the 2026 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show 🔥

We’re excited to see so many of the manufacturers we proudly represent showcasing their latest innovations in Chicago. If you’re attending, be sure to stop by their booths, see their products in action, and connect with the teams behind the brands.

Here’s where you can find them on the show floor:

Baxter Manufacturing — Booth 4031
Hobart Food Equipment and Service — Booth 4031
Traulsen — Booth 4031
Vulcan Equipment — Booth 4031

Equipex — Booth 4250
Spring USA — Booth 4250
Versa-Gard — Booth 4250

PizzaMaster — Booth 3808
Structural Concepts Corporation — Booth 3079
Vitamix Commercial — Booth 3216

We’ll be there learning and supporting our partners. Let us know if you’ll be at the show!

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10934 Strang Line Road
Lenexa, KS
66215

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Website

http://www.blgkitchens.com/

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