GORDON FOOD SERVICE INC

In 1897, Isaac Van Westenbrugge, a 23-year-old Dutch immigrant, started a butter-and-egg delivery service using a horse-drawn cart and $300 borrowed from his brother. In 1916, Ben Gordon joined the company and later married Van Westenbrugge's daughter, Ruth. In 1942, Ben and his brother Frank renamed the company Gordon Food Service. In 1996, the company began a series of acquisitions in Canada, forming Gordon Food Service Canada. It now has 9 distribution centers in Canada, located in ; , Quebec; ; , Alberta; ; , Quebec; , , and. As of 2023, they operate more than 175 stores across , , , , , , , , , , and. The company began renovating many stores in 2019. What began as a simple butter-and-egg delivery service is today North America's largest privately held and family-managed broadline foodservice distributor. S. , which are open to the public an. , which are open to the public and provide restaurant-quality products and friendly, knowledgeable service without a membership fee. At Gordon Food Service, we believe that great meals create great memories. We stand behind the teams delivering great meals everyday. That’s why we’re with you at every step. From delivering great products to solving the turbulence of the supply chain, you have a team that helps you continue to succeed, evolve, and grow