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2019 Restaurant Purchasing Survey
RestaurantOwner.com surveyed independent restaurant operators regarding purchasing practices, and their experience and insights into managing purchasing in an independent restaurant.
Over 550 (581) operators responded to the 2019 Restaurant Purchasing Survey conducted in the third quarter of 2019. We carefully screened the responses to provide the most reliable and valid results and summaries.
The information, opinions, and insights in this report represent 1,150 restaurants purchasing in excess of $743 million worth of food, non alcoholic beverages, and paper and supplies annually.
This report is intended to provide an overview of restaurant purchasing practices, including where operators purchase, involvement in group purchasing organizations, the prevalence and benefits of prime vendor relationships, as well as the rationale and satisfaction with such relationships.
Here's what you'll learn:
- The types and number of suppliers used by independent restaurants
- How many restaurants use group purchasing organziations (GPOs)
- How restaurant owners benefit from prime vendor relationships
- Reasons restaurant owners value direct manufacturer contact
- Common issues restaurant owners have with distributors
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