How Emerging Foodservice Brands Can Scale Smarter

Partnering for Purchasing Power, Program Access, and Operational Expertise

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Entering the foodservice space is no small feat. Especially when you’re up against entrenched competitors with nationwide scale. But with the right strategic partner, emerging foodservice brands can level the playing field.

That’s where Foodbuy Foodservice comes in. Backed by over $35 billion in spend and a team of over 600 procurement experts, we connect our Members with resources to strengthen sourcing. Your brand can tap into the combined spend of thousands of operators to access pricing, programs, and supplier networks typically reserved for the biggest players.

Greater Spend Translates to Optimized Prices

One of the biggest barriers for emerging brands is lack of purchasing scale. As a standalone operation, it’s difficult to negotiate favorable pricing or qualify for high-value manufacturer programs. Foodbuy Foodservice provides a solution through GPO membership.

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By aggregating spend across our extensive membership and our role as the sole sourcing branch of Compass Group, we give small and mid-sized brands access to enterprise-level buying power. That means:

Lower costs on ingredients, supplies, and services
Greater leverage when negotiating with suppliers
Access to exclusive programs typically reserved for large chains

We work with suppliers across food, beverage, supplies, equipment, and services categories. That means that you can leverage our pre-negotiated programs to outfit your entire operation.

Leverage Existing Supplier Relationships

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Building supplier relationships from scratch takes time, capital, and industry know-how. Through Foodbuy Foodservice, you immediately benefit from decades of relationship-building with the most trusted names in foodservice distribution and manufacturing.

Plus, our connections don’t end at the best-known brands. Our category experts have long-standing relationships with local and regional vendors and are constantly connecting with innovative new brands. You don’t have to do research to find the most noteworthy products and solutions. Foodbuy Foodservice keeps a finger on the pulse for you.

600+ Procurement Experts in Your Corner

How many internal team members are you able to dedicate to procurement? If your brand is just starting out, you may only have one procurement specialist. Or, you may even be juggling purchasing yourself alongside your other tasks.

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When you join Foodbuy Foodservice, you gain access to a multidisciplinary team that functions as an extension of your business, saving you valuable time. Our procurement experts understand the intricacies of contract negotiation, vendor management, and category performance.

Additionally, we have in-house teams that specialize in menu development and culinary training, distribution, and procurement technology. Our experts don’t just give advice, they activate strategies. Whether you need to streamline purchasing, improve fill rates, or find alternative products, we’re equipped to execute with speed and precision.

Are you ready to scale your business? Foodbuy Foodservice wants to help you reach the next step. Fill out our interest form today to speak with a representative.