Add-on Acquisition • Distribution

Chefs Warehouse Acquires Queensgate Food Group

On January 2, 2013, Chefs Warehouse acquired distribution company Queensgate Food Group

Acquisition Context
  • This is Chefs Warehouse’s 4th transaction in the Distribution sector.
  • This is Chefs Warehouse’s 5th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Chefs Warehouse’s 2nd transaction in Ohio.

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M&A Deal Summary

Date January 2, 2013
Target Queensgate Food Group
Sector Distribution
Buyer(s) Chefs Warehouse
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target Company

Queensgate Food Group

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Queensgate Food Group LLC is a distributor stocking more than 8,000 items, including a full line of produce, fresh meats and poultry, dairy, dry grocery, and frozen foods.
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Buyer Overview 1

Buyer

Chefs Warehouse

Ridgefield, Connecticut, United States

Category Company
Founded 1985
Sector Food
Employees5,029
Revenue 3.8B USD (2024)
DESCRIPTION

Chefs' Warehouse is a provider of food products. The company serves independent restaurants, fine dining establishments, country clubs, hotels, caterers, culinary schools, and specialty food stores. Chefs' Warehouse was founded in 1985 and is based in Ridgefield, Connecticut.


Deal Context for Buyer #
Overall 5 of 19
Sector: Distribution 4 of 9
Type: Add-on Acquisition 5 of 19
State: Ohio 2 of 2
Country: United States 5 of 18
Year: 2013 1 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-08-13 Michael s Finer Meats

Columbus, Ohio, United States

Michael's Finer Meats LLC (Michael's Finer Meats & Seafoods) is a specialty processor and distributor of meats and seafood headquartered in the Midwest. The company focuses on white-linen restaurants, country clubs, caterers, hotels, and others nationwide who value the highest quality proteins and exceptional service. Michael's is the nation's premier center-of-the-plate specialist and prides itself on supplying excellent and consistent products every time to every customer.

Buy $54M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2013-05-01 Qzina Specialty Foods

Pompano Beach, Florida, United States

Qzina Specialty Foods, Inc. is a provider of gourmet chocolate, dessert and pastry products dedicated to the pastry professional.

Buy -