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Food distributors save busy restaurateurs time and money and offer them valuable services as well. They can sometimes order specialty items that are not easily obtained elsewhere and are essential for the functioning of a successful restaurant.
Time Management
Food distributors deliver food directly to restaurants, which saves restaurateurs from having to spend their valuable time shopping for groceries. They also arrive at a scheduled time during the week, so restaurateurs can plan around them.
Delayed Payment
Different food distributors might have different methods of invoicing and payment options that can make payment easier. Some extend lines of credit and some might offer delayed payment terms.
Wholesale Pricing
Food distributors usually offer wholesale pricing on items, which can save restaurateurs a lot of money compared with local grocery stores that charge retail prices.
Competition for Your Business
Food distribution is a huge worldwide industry with a lot of competing companies, which means better prices and service. If a restaurateur is dissatisfied with products, service terms or pricing, he can take his business elsewhere.
Ordering Specialty Items
Competition also means food distributors are prepared to be extra attentive to the needs of restaurateurs. This can mean going that extra step to obtain specialty ingredients on a restaurateur's behalf.
Source:
The Professional Chef (Eighth Edition); The Culinary Institute of America; 2006
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