History Behind the Brand

Over 170 years ago, Jacob Bunn opened his grocery store in a developing Springfield, IL, USA, and a young Abe Lincoln was one of the first customers. That venture grew into Bunn Capitol Wholesale Grocery Company and was later managed by George R. Bunn who founded a beverage equipment division in the late 1950's. Bunn-O-Matic Corporation was officially incorporated as a separate entity in 1963, and since that time has been at the forefront of dispensed beverage equipment manufacturers with a long list of innovations.

Arthur "Hy" Bunn served as President and CEO from 1988 to March 2026, leading the worldwide beverage equipment company founded by his father. Under his leadership, the BUNN equipment portfolio evolved beyond coffee to include dispensed beverage equipment for espresso, tea, juice, granita, filtered water and many other specialty beverages. Built on five generations of family entrepreneurship, BUNN continues to be a partner you can count on for the highest quality products and best-in-class service to our customers and partners around the world. In March 2026, BUNN joined Ali Group, the largest and most diversified global leader in the foodservice equipment industry. In North America, BUNN operates as part of the Welbilt® portfolio.