Restaurants

Performance Foodservice is a broadline food distributor that supplies restaurants across the United States with more than 200,000 food and food-related products. We serve independent restaurants, multi-unit chains, pizzerias, bars and taverns, ghost kitchens, and cafés. Every customer works with a local team backed by the resources and buying power of Performance Food Group.

Restaurant Food Supplier & Distributor

A Food Distributor for Every Type of Restaurant

Delivering delicious food and innovative restaurant services is the recipe for success at Performance Foodservice. Serving independent restaurants, multi-unit chains, and other away-from-home concepts, Performance Foodservice delivers excellence with over 200,000 food and food-related products.

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What Performance Foodservice Supplies to Restaurants

From food products to kitchen equipment to menu inspiration and restaurant marketing resources, Performance Foodservice provides everything your restaurant needs to grow and thrive.

How Performance Foodservice Helps Restaurants Grow

We offer all the convenience of hometown customer service with the resources and negotiating power of a national organization. Performance Foodservice customers get:

Menu ideas and new-item support from our executive chefs and our Chef’s Council
Help from internal specialists, trainers, and marketing consultants
Marketing, staffing, and operations services through One Source Solutions Partners, at no cost to sign up
Access to exclusive products and ingredients available only to Performance Foodservice customers
Online ordering through CustomerFirst
Rewards on purchases through Performance Rewards

Restaurants We Serve

Food Supplier for Independent Restaurants

Performance Foodservice helps independent restaurants compete with larger chains by pairing local, personal service with national buying power.

A local sales representative who knows your menu and your market
Chef-led help with new menu items and recipe ideas
Marketing, staffing, and operations support through One Source partners
Exclusive brands that help your menu stand out

Food Distributor for Multi-Unit and Chain Restaurants

Performance Foodservice supplies multi-unit and chain restaurants with consistent products and specifications across every location.

Custom-cut meats prepared to your exact specifications
Signature cheese blends from Northland^® Cheese Processing
Proprietary brands that keep quality and cost consistent from one location to the next

Supplier for Pizzerias

Performance Foodservice supplies pizzerias with ingredients, custom cheese blends, and branded pizza boxes from one distributor.

Italian ingredients from the Roma^® family of brands, with 70 years of Italian foodservice experience — see Pizza & Italian products
Flours, doughs, and crusts, tomatoes and sauces, cheese, and toppings
Custom cheese blends made to your recipe
Custom-printed pizza boxes in a range of sizes and colors, for large or small orders

Food Supplier for Bars and Taverns

Performance Foodservice helps bars and taverns build food menus that are easy to prepare with a small kitchen team.

Appetizers, wings, and shareable plates
Frozen and ready-to-cook items that cut prep time
Bar mixers and non-alcoholic beverages
Bar and beverage supplies, disposables, and cleaning products through Equipment & Supplies

Supplier for Ghost Kitchens and Virtual Brands

Performance Foodservice supplies ghost kitchens and virtual restaurant brands with consistent ingredients and delivery-ready packaging.

Prepared and par-cooked items that deliver fast, consistent results
Takeout containers, disposables, and paper goods
Menu development support for launching a new virtual brand

Coffee Shop and Café Suppliers

Performance Foodservice supplies coffee shops and cafés with coffee, bakery items, and disposables from one distributor.

Coffee programs from Coda Coffee and Roasters Exchange
Specialty coffees and premium teas from our beverage selection
Pastries, baked goods, and desserts
Cups, lids, and other disposables

Custom Solutions for Restaurants

Northland^® Cheese Processing

For over 40 years, Northland has been custom shredding, dicing, and blending cheese for foodservice operators — from single ingredients to your own signature blend.

Custom Pizza Boxes

It's not just what's inside the box that counts! Your pizza box serves many functions as it carries your product to its final destination. Our custom print pizza boxes make it easy. Foodservice moves fast, so let us help create quality packaging without slowing you down.

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Custom Cut Meats

Cut and trimmed to exacting customer specifications and packaged for ease of use, our custom meat facilities deliver quality and consistency each and every time, are USDA inspected, and follow strict HACCP guidelines.

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Our Brands

Our thousands of food products cover everything from condiments to fresh caught fish. We’re constantly in the kitchen, exploring new ways to add quality, value, and flavor to our customers’ menus. No matter what style or cuisine your restaurant offers, we’re prepared to provide you with the freshest ingredients, reliably delivered on time.

Performance Foodservice brands include Roma^®, Bacio^®, Peak Fresh Produce^®, The Fresh Catch^®, Braveheart^®, First Mark, Coda Coffee, and more.

Our Family of Brands

Why Restaurants Choose Performance Foodservice

More than 200,000 food and food-related products
More than 130,000 customers nationwide
155 distribution centers across the United States
Part of Performance Food Group, one of the largest foodservice distributors in the U.S.

How to Become a Performance Foodservice Customer

Visit the Become a Customer page and complete the short form.
A local sales representative contacts you to learn about your menu and your needs.
Set up your account and delivery schedule.
Start ordering online or through your representative.

Not sure which location serves your area? Find your nearest Performance Foodservice location.

Restaurant Food Supplier FAQs

Restaurant Food Supplier FAQs

Restaurant Food Supplier FAQs

What does a restaurant food supplier do?

A restaurant food supplier buys products from manufacturers and growers, stores them in distribution centers, and delivers them to restaurants on a regular schedule. Performance Foodservice also supports restaurants with menu ideas, training, and marketing resources.

What is a broadline foodservice distributor?

A broadline distributor carries a full range of fresh, frozen, dry, and non-food products, so a restaurant can get most of what it needs from one supplier. Performance Foodservice is a broadline distributor with more than 200,000 food and food-related products.

How do I find the right food supplier for my restaurant?

Start by listing the products your menu depends on most. Then compare suppliers on product range, delivery schedule, order minimums, pricing on your key items, and the support they offer beyond delivery, such as menu help or marketing.

Does Performance Foodservice work with independent restaurants?

Yes. Performance Foodservice serves independent restaurants with local sales representatives, chef support, and access to national buying power and exclusive brands.

Can Performance Foodservice supply multi-unit and chain restaurants?

Yes. Performance Foodservice supplies multi-unit restaurants with consistent products across locations, including custom-cut meats and custom cheese blends made to your specifications.

Does Performance Foodservice supply pizzerias?

Yes. Pizzerias can get Roma^® Italian ingredients, custom cheese blends, and custom-printed pizza boxes from Performance Foodservice. Explore Pizza & Italian products.

Does Performance Foodservice supply ghost kitchens and virtual brands?

Yes. Performance Foodservice supplies delivery-only kitchens with ingredients, prepared items, and takeout packaging.

Does Performance Foodservice supply coffee shops and cafés?

Yes. Cafés and coffee shops can get coffee programs from Coda Coffee^® and Roasters Exchange^®, along with teas, baked goods, and disposables.

How do I become a Performance Foodservice customer?

Complete the form on the Become a Customer page, and a local representative will contact you. You can also find your nearest location.

Explore Our Suppliers

3M
3M provides trusted and innovative solutions for commercial kitchen cleaning, food safety and customer experience.
AAK Foodservice
AAK Foodservice offers custom solutions & quality products: salad/frying oils, mayonnaise/dressings, margarines/butter blends, vinegars/cooking oils, sauces/condiments.
AFP
As a leading manufacturer of aseptically packed cheese sauce, puddings, dips, and soups, we deliver superior quality, outstanding customer service, and innovative product development — serving both the U.S. market and exporting to more than 25 countries worldwide.
Ardent Mills
Ardent Mills is the premier flour-milling and ingredient company, that offers traditional flours, alternative grains, and innovative baking blends to meet your customer’s needs, from coast to coast.
Aryzta
Formed from leading bakery companies around the world, ARYZTA is a global company with a leadership position in specialty frozen bakery.
Avocados From Mexico
A non-profit marketing organization that spreads the good news about avocados from Mexico.
Backerhaus Viet
Masterfully Baked. Inspired by Tradition. It starts with a recipe that is passed down through generations to create the finest breads and pretzels. For over 90 years, we have been baking quality products that stand the test of time. You can trust us to differentiate and elevate your menu offering.
Barilla
When it comes to pasta, quality is key. That’s why Barilla for Professionals is a favorite of foodservice chefs. Whether serving the needs of restaurants, cafeterias, commissaries, or other foodservice operations, Barilla’s full line of versatile products and value-added services brings excellence to any menu.
Beaver Street Fisheries, Inc.
Delivering a full line of quality, frozen seafood under the Empire’s Treasure^®, World Dock^® and Bay Winds^® brands.
Berry Global
Supplier offers trash can liners and film products.

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