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FOOD DISTRIBUTION I was in the bowling business and inherited a restaurant
I had no idea how to run. Going from 3 vendors on street
Member centers can increase foodservice profitability by enrolling in the BPAA-SYSCO pricing to the BPAA-Sysco National program saved us
Foodservice Program. Members have the choice between enrolling in the full or partial over $30,000 in the first year alone. Ever since, Sysco has
program. helped redesign menus 3 times and helped put in place an
easy-to-use plate-costing program, updating to current
FULL PROGRAM: Contract pricing and BPAA Foodservice rebates prices with a touch of a button. Sysco is a one-stop shop
for all my restaurant needs!
PARTIAL PROGRAM: BPAA Foodservice rebates
Bob Hanson
Contract pricing is margin-based and requires a signed contract outlining margins Tower and Paradise Lanes & Entertainment Centers, Tacoma, WA
between 8% and 15%. The margin schedule is based upon a center’s average order
size, not the center size, so even the smallest center can bundle purchases and enjoy Fact:
the 8% margin. Margins are based on SYSCO’s landed costs, the cost SYSCO pays BPAA centers
for products from suppliers. With price verification rights, this is truly a peace of mind purchased more than
program. $125 million under
the BPAA SYSCO
Centers choosing not to sign the margin-based pricing contract can still participate in program last year.
the rebate portion of the program. These centers will negotiate their own pricing but
will receive the BPAA Foodservice rebates.
SYSCO also provides a full line of value added resources. These include eSYSCO
online ordering, business reviews, menu engineering and design, cost of goods
calculation, proper ordering and inventory management.
IMPORTANT: If you are buying from SYSCO, it does not mean you will receive
benefits of the partnership. ALL centers must request to be linked to the BPAA-
SYSCO program for rebates. ALL centers wishing to enroll in the margin-based
pricing must have a fully-executed contract between the local SYSCO house and the
center. Moreover, all centers need to verify with BPAA that they are enrolled in either
the full or partial program.
To enroll or check enrollment, contact the Smart Buy Department.
Phone: 800-343-1329 | Email: john@bpaa.com
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