Gordon Food Service, Inc. · Grand Rapids, MI United States
Company Description
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This company caters to the tastes of American and Canadian restaurant operators alike. Gordon Food Service (GFS) is a leading foodservice supplier in North America with more than 15 distribution centers in the US and Canada. It offers more than 16,000 food and non-food products (both nationally branded and private-label items) to some 45,000 customers in 15 US states and throughout Canada. It serves schools, restaurants, and other institutions. The company also sells food and supplies through more than 120 GFS Marketplace wholesale stores, which are open to the public, in five Midwestern states and Florida. Isaac VanWestenbrugge started the family-owned business in 1897. To read the full description, subscribe now.
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Key Gordon Food Service, Inc. Financials
| Company Type | Private Headquarters |
| Fiscal Year-End | October |
| 2007 Sales (mil.) | $6,700.0 |
| 2007 Employees | 12,000 |
Gordon Food Service, Inc. Executives
12 executives listed for Gordon Food Service, Inc.'s Grand Rapids, MI location.
| Title | Name & Bio | Contact |
| Vice Chairman | John Gordon | Network |
| CEO | Dan Gordon | Network |
| President | Jim Gordon | Network |
Competition
Competitive Landscape for Gordon Food Service, Inc.
Demand is driven largely by demographic shifts, particularly trends in population and age, working women, race and ethnicity, household size, and levels of disposable income. The profitability of individual companies depends on a good product mix and efficient operations. Large distributors are advantaged by bulk purchasing and economies of scale in distribution. Smaller companies can compete effectively by specializing in organic, natural, or kosher products or focusing on a geographical area. Average annual revenue per worker for a typical company is $675,000. To read the full description, subscribe now.Top Gordon Food Service, Inc. Competitors
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