Distributor Comparisons

Food Distributor Comparisons for Restaurant Operators

25 in-depth guides covering every major US food distributor, regional market, and operator type. Find the right distributor for your operation — then use FrillPick to compare their actual prices on your specific items.

Head-to-Head Comparisons

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Sysco vs. US Foods

The two largest US broadline distributors.

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Sysco vs. Gordon Food Service

National giant vs. family-owned Midwest powerhouse.

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Sysco vs. Performance Food Group

National reach vs. acquisition-driven regional strength.

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Sysco vs. Reinhart

Sysco's national scale vs. Reinhart's Midwest expertise.

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Sysco vs. Cheney Brothers

National giant vs. Southeast regional champion.

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Sysco vs. Ben E. Keith

Which wins for Texas and Southwest restaurants?

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Sysco vs. Shamrock Foods

Mountain West and Southwest distributor comparison.

Head-to-Head

US Foods vs. Gordon Food Service

Two strong broadline alternatives compared.

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US Foods vs. Performance Food Group

Tech leader vs. aggressive regional challenger.

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US Foods vs. Reinhart

Which is better for Midwest independents?

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US Foods vs. Cheney Brothers

Best choice for Florida and Southeast restaurants?

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GFS vs. Performance Food Group

Two independent-focused distributors compared.

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Reinhart vs. Gordon Food Service

The best Midwest distributor showdown.

Head-to-Head

Cheney Brothers vs. US Foods

Deep comparison for Florida operators.

3-Way

Ben E. Keith vs. Sysco vs. US Foods

Three-way Texas distributor comparison.

Regional Guides

Regional

Best Distributors: Texas

Ben E. Keith, Sysco, US Foods — which wins in Texas?

Regional

Best Distributors: Florida

Cheney Brothers vs. the nationals in Florida.

Regional

Best Distributors: California

Broadlines, specialty, and splitting distribution.

Regional

Best Distributors: New York

NYC's unique distribution landscape explained.

Regional

Best Distributors: Southeast

Cheney Brothers, Sysco, US Foods, PFG.

Regional

Best Distributors: Midwest

GFS, Reinhart, Sysco, US Foods — Midwest guide.

Regional

Best Distributors: All Restaurants

The complete guide to choosing a food distributor.

City Guides

City
Best Distributors: Miami
Cheney Brothers dominates — plus Sysco, US Foods in South Florida.
City
Best Distributors: Houston
Ben E. Keith, Sysco, US Foods in the Texas restaurant capital.
City
Best Distributors: Chicago
GFS, Sysco, US Foods and Reinhart in the Midwest hub.
City
Best Distributors: Los Angeles
Broadlines, specialty, and local distributors in LA.
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Best Distributors: Dallas
Ben E. Keith home turf — plus Sysco and US Foods.
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Best Distributors: Atlanta
Cheney Brothers, Sysco, US Foods, PFG in the Southeast hub.
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Best Distributors: Phoenix
Sysco, US Foods, Shamrock Foods in the Southwest.
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Best Distributors: Seattle
Pacific Northwest distribution — Sysco, US Foods, local specialists.
City
Best Distributors: Denver
Mountain West distribution — Sysco, US Foods, Shamrock.
City
Best Distributors: Las Vegas
High-volume hospitality distribution in Las Vegas.

Operator Type Guides

Guide

Best Distributors for Small Restaurants

How small operators navigate minimums and pricing.

Guide

Best Distributors for Independents

Distribution strategy for independent restaurants.

Guide

Broadline vs. Specialty Distributors

When to use each type — and how to combine them.

Guide

Sysco Competitors & Alternatives

US Foods, GFS, Cheney Brothers, Ben E. Keith — the best Sysco alternatives by region.

Guide

US Foods Competitors & Alternatives

Sysco, GFS, Cheney Brothers, Ben E. Keith — the best US Foods alternatives by region.

Guide

Restaurant Depot: Prices, Membership & Locations

How Restaurant Depot fits alongside Sysco, US Foods, and Cheney Brothers.

Guide

Full-Suite Restaurant Software vs. FrillPick

Do independent owners need $200–$500/month platforms? Here is the honest comparison.

Guide

GFS Marketplace: No Minimums, Excel Export & Price Comparison

How to use GFS Marketplace for fill-ins and compare prices against your broadline distributor.

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