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The Chefs' Warehouse

Ridgefield, Connecticut, United States

North America’s top specialty food distributor (since 1985), offering premium products to elite restaurants, hotels, and gourmet shops.

Focus Areas
Specialty food distribution, Produce distribution, Seafood distribution

Tracked deals

7

7 tracked deals across 2020-2023.

Recent pace

0

0 tracked deals announced in the last 12 months.

Deal mix

Buyout

6 buyout · 1 divestiture

The Chefs' Warehouse Acquisition Volume by Year

Last 3 years

Acquisition volume by year Annual acquisition counts for the last 3 years for The Chefs' Warehouse. 3 2020 3 2021 1 2023

Supporting Data

Recent Transactions

  • The Chefs' Warehouse Acquires Hardie's Fresh Foods and GreenLeaf Produce & Specialty Foods
    May 1, 2023
    Buyer
    The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc.
    Target
    Hardie's Fresh Foods, GreenLeaf Produce & Specialty Foods
    Industry
    Food & Beverage
    Location
    United States
    Type
    Buyout

    The Chefs' Warehouse (NASDAQ: CHEF) has acquired Hardie's Fresh Foods and GreenLeaf Produce & Specialty Foods to expand its produce category and regional footprint, strengthening presence in Texas and Northern California. The transactions broaden The Chefs' Warehouse's specialty and produce offerings and support cross-selling and operational synergies across its existing distribution network.

  • The Chefs' Warehouse Acquires Capital Seaboard
    December 28, 2021
    Buyer
    The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc.
    Target
    Capital Seaboard (CGC Holdings, Inc.)
    Seller
    CGC Holdings, Inc.
    Industry
    Food & Beverage
    Location
    Maryland, United States
    Type
    Buyout

    The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHEF) has acquired substantially all of the assets of CGC Holdings, Inc., dba Capital Seaboard, a specialty produce and seafood distributor based in Jessup, Maryland. The acquisition expands The Chefs' Warehouse’s specialty produce and seafood capabilities and strengthens its presence in the Mid-Atlantic market.

  • The Chefs' Warehouse Acquires Nicola Imports
    June 16, 2021
    Buyer
    The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc.
    Target
    Nicola Imports
    Seller
    Nicola Imports
    Industry
    Food & Beverage
    Location
    Arizona, United States
    Type
    Buyout

    The Chefs' Warehouse, a public specialty food distributor, acquired substantially all of the assets of Nicola Imports, a Phoenix-based specialty food importer and distributor. The acquisition expands The Chefs' Warehouse's presence in Arizona and marks its entry into Denver, Colorado, enhancing its specialty product distribution capabilities in those markets.

  • The Chefs' Warehouse Acquires Foley Fish
    April 26, 2021
    Buyer
    The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc.
    Target
    M.F. Foley Company Inc. (Foley Fish)
    Seller
    M.F. Foley Company Inc., Laura Foley Ramsden
    Industry
    Food & Beverage
    Location
    Massachusetts, United States
    Type
    Buyout

    The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. acquired substantially all of the assets of M.F. Foley Company Inc. (Foley Fish), a New Bedford, Massachusetts-based seafood purveyor. The acquisition accelerates The Chefs' Warehouse's center-of-the-plate and seafood category expansion in the Northeast and brings Foley Fish's long-standing relationships and product quality into The Chefs' Warehouse platform.

  • The Chefs' Warehouse Acquires Selected Assets of Harris Seafood LLC
    October 6, 2020
    Buyer
    The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc.
    Target
    Harris Seafood LLC
    Seller
    Harris Seafood LLC
    Industry
    Food & Beverage
    Location
    Florida, United States
    Type
    Divestiture

    The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHEF) acquired selected assets of Harris Seafood LLC, a regional seafood distributor based in Orlando, Florida. The purchase expands The Chefs' Warehouse's seafood capabilities and accelerates its footprint in Orlando and South Florida by leveraging Harris Seafood's local sourcing relationships and category expertise.

  • The Chefs' Warehouse Acquires Cambridge Packing Company
    February 3, 2020
    Buyer
    The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc.
    Target
    Cambridge Packing Company
    Seller
    Bruce Rodman, Alan Roberts
    Industry
    Food & Beverage
    Location
    Massachusetts, United States
    Type
    Buyout

    The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHEF) acquired substantially all assets of Cambridge Packing Company, a Boston-based specialty meat and seafood distributor, in a deal that will add approximately $50 million of annual net sales. The acquisition expands The Chefs' Warehouse's specialty protein capabilities and strengthens its presence in the Northeast U.S.

  • The Chefs' Warehouse Acquires Sid Wainer & Son
    January 27, 2020
    Buyer
    The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc.
    Target
    Sid Wainer & Son
    Seller
    Wainer Family
    Industry
    Food & Beverage
    Location
    Massachusetts, United States
    Type
    Buyout

    The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHEF) has acquired substantially all of the assets of Sid Wainer & Son, a century-old specialty produce and foods distributor based in New Bedford, Massachusetts. The acquisition accelerates The Chefs' Warehouse's expansion in New England and is expected to generate approximately $180 million in annual net sales by leveraging Sid Wainer's product lines and produce expertise.

Related Acquisition Pages

Food & Beverage Buyers & Acquisitions 7 tracked deals by The Chefs' Warehouse. Acquisitions in Massachusetts 3 tracked deals by The Chefs' Warehouse. Acquisitions in Arizona 1 tracked deal by The Chefs' Warehouse. Acquisitions in Florida 1 tracked deal by The Chefs' Warehouse. Acquisitions in Maryland 1 tracked deal by The Chefs' Warehouse.

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