Vistar

Why Vistar?

We're industry leaders for a reason. Through our hard work and decades of experience, we have perfected our distribution logistics while fostering a company centered around the customer, striving to make every contact with Vistar a positive experience.

Why Vistar?

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With nearly 50 years of experience, we can proudly say Vistar is the number one national wholesale distributor in numerous industry segments including Vending/OCS, Retail, Theatre/Concessions, Hospitality, Campus Retail, Office Supply & Corrections. We don't just deliver great tasting products; we help businesses thrive with services that exceed expectations. We believe in forming lasting relationships with our customers and business partners, so we can grow together.

...Businesses depend on us because they know we go beyond just delivery and excel at providing everything you need to what our customers need...With our sales teams, industry data and knowledgeable account executives, we know what it takes to improve your bottom line. Working together, we can help secure your supply chain, improve efficiency, and leverage data to ensure maximum customer satisfaction.

Through our fleets of temperature controlled trucks, operating companies in every region and thousands of brand name products, we are equipped to handle any size food order. For us, fast and reliable shipping is routine. Your orders will be filled and delivered with a level of professionalism and accuracy unmatched in the business. Which is why Vistar has an average 98.5% fill rate. Customer satisfaction is our priority.

We strive to make every interaction with our company a positive experience and provide the resources you need for success.

Our tools and resources include:

Easy online ordering through MyVistar
IT Capability - EDI, RF Pick, People-Net, and Industry Leading Warehouse Automations
Category Management Consulting with IRI & Nielson data allow Vistar to suggest the top selling items and eliminate slow movers
Space-Man POG Services provided to maximize sales and profit per linear square foot and insure schematic integrity

OUR STORY

Vistar’s story is one of evolution and change to expand our customer base, develop new markets and meet new needs. Take a glimpse into our path to becoming one of the nation’s largest distributors of candy, snacks, beverages and other convenience foods.

OUR STORY - 2002 THROUGH 2007

Acquired by Wellspring Capital Management LLC. in 2002, Vistar specialized in distribution of Italian food, pizza, office coffee, and vending. We continued to expand in 2007 when we were acquired by The Blackstone group.

OUR STORY - 2008

In 2008, we realized we needed to strengthen our presence in the specialty retail market, so we purchased The Marjack Company. In that same year Vistar became a part of the Performance Food Group family.

OUR STORY - 2011

Seeing potential to serve a new market, we decided to enter the hospitality industry with the purchase LP Shanks Hospitality Company in 2011. Today, we are proud to be the nation’s largest specialty distributor within the hospitality industry.

OUR STORY - 2012

In 2012, we made the strategic decision to expand our specialty retail footprint with the acquisition of Liberty Distribution Company, another established leader in distributing candy and snacks to nonperishable retailers.

OUR STORY - 2015

In October of 2015 Vistar’s parent company, Performance Food Group, became a publicly traded company, launching a new chapter in our exciting history. We continue to look for fresh, innovative ways to expand our business.

OUR STORY - 2017

In the fall of 2017, we made our foray into the world of corrections through our acquisition of Jenny Services—adding yet another channel to our ever-growing portfolio. Soon after, we expanded our theatre and concessions reach by acquiring Continental Concessions Supplies Inc. (CCSI), a known leader in the industry.