US Foods
- Rosemont, Illinois
US Foods is one of America's largest foodservice distributors, supplying restaurants, healthcare facilities, hospitality operators, and other foodservice businesses with a broad portfolio of quality products, exclusive brands, and digital business management tools.
Perfect for
US Foods is best suited for established foodservice businesses that need a reliable, high-volume food and supply distributor with digital ordering tools and business management support.
- Independent restaurants and regional restaurant chains looking for a full-service food distributor with exclusive brand products and menu innovation support
- Healthcare foodservice operators who need specialized menu solutions and compliance-friendly programs (VITALS)
- Hospitality and catering businesses requiring flexible, multi-day-per-week delivery schedules
- Education and institutional foodservice operations seeking cost management tools and broad product selection
- Food trucks and smaller operators who benefit from daily delivery options with no minimum order requirements (where available)
Key strengths
Massive product portfolio including exclusive brands, trend-forward Scoop items, and Switch + Savor cost-saving alternatives
MOXe platform serves 222,000+ operators with AI-powered features including image ordering, food cost calculator, delivery alerts, and Spanish language support
Multiple flexible delivery formats: scheduled truckload, daily small-vehicle delivery, and direct-ship parcel for specialty items
Extensive free educational resources including Food Fanatics magazine, Farmer's Report commodity updates, and 360+ industry articles
Nationwide coverage across all 50 states with distribution centers, CHEF'STORE locations, and dedicated territory managers
Considerations
Minimum order requirements apply for standard delivery, and customers must be within the US Foods service area
Primarily focused on foodservice distribution rather than ecommerce or DTC fulfillment, limiting relevance for non-food businesses
25% restocking fee on returns for non-food direct-ship items, plus $20 return shipping charge for small packages
Weekly truckload deliveries or more are generally required for standard service; flexible daily delivery is only available in certain markets
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About US Foods
US Foods is a leading foodservice distributor in the United States, serving a wide range of commercial food operations including restaurants, regional chains, healthcare facilities, hospitality and catering businesses, educational institutions, and food trucks. The company combines an extensive product catalog with proprietary digital tools and flexible delivery options to help foodservice operators streamline purchasing, manage costs, and grow their businesses. With distribution centers and CHEF'STORE locations across all 50 states, US Foods operates at a national scale while providing localized support through dedicated territory managers and operations specialists.
A key differentiator for US Foods is its portfolio of exclusive brands and innovative product lines. The Scoop program regularly introduces trend-forward, chef-inspired products designed to keep menus fresh and exciting, while the Switch + Savor initiative helps operators find high-quality alternatives that reduce costs without compromising flavor. The company also publishes the Food Fanatics magazine, commodity trend reports (Farmer's Report), and extensive educational content covering food trends, menu design, and operational best practices.
On the technology side, US Foods offers MOXe, its industry-leading e-commerce and mobile ordering platform used by over 222,000 operators. MOXe features AI-powered delivery alerts, a food cost calculator, image-based ordering, personalized deals, reporting dashboards, and Spanish language support. Additional digital solutions include CHECK Business Tools for managing costs, labor, and profitability, and VITALS, a business and menu solutions program tailored for healthcare operators. The company provides multiple delivery formats: scheduled truckload deliveries, flexible daily delivery with smaller vehicles (Pronto), and direct-ship parcel options for specialty and hard-to-find products.
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