Innovative Foodservice Group Acquires Foodservice & Restaurant Supply
The Innovative Foodservice Group Welcomes Aboard Foodservice & Restaurant Supply
Innovative Foodservice Group Acquires Foodservice & Restaurant Supply
TAMPA, April 11, 2023 – The Innovative Foodservice Group (“IFG” or “Company”), a leading distributor of equipment, supplies, and smallwares to clients throughout the foodservice industry, announces its acquisition of Foodservice & Restaurant Supply (“FRS”) based in Charleston, SC. FRS has been serving customers in the Carolinas for over 50 years, specializing in the sale of commercial kitchen equipment and supplies with branches in Asheville, Charleston, Columbia and Florence.
The acquisition also includes FRS’ successful and growing dishwasher rental business which operates across North and South Carolina offering customers an inclusive service of machines and chemicals.
The acquisition is a key part of IFG’s strategy to provide its clients with the highest quality foodservice product mix and customer service. Iain Whyte, CEO of IFG, commented, "We are pleased to announce that both Don Ball and Carl Novit will remain with the business as joint Presidents, and we look forward to their ongoing contribution with FRS but also across the Group. We are extremely pleased to add all FRS colleagues to the IFG family as they have provided their customers with best-in-class service over the years."
“We are delighted to be joining the Innovative Foodservice Group. Finding a good cultural fit for our business and colleagues was always a priority of ours. At FRS, we have always focused on a strong breadth of product supported by professional sales and excellent customer service, and being part of the IFG will only enhance these capabilities,” said Don Ball, President of FRS.
The acquisition signals IFG’s intent to strengthen its position in the Carolinas by adding more regional showrooms to its portfolio and by providing FRS with access to the Company’s regional distribution center. “FRS has an outstanding reputation for providing local foodservice businesses with design, equipment & smallwares supply and delivery. Adding FRS to the IFG portfolio allows us to broaden our customer base in key growing markets while providing a broader range of products and services,” Whyte said.
About IFG
The Innovative Foodservice Group is made up of Louis Wohl & Sons, Beltram Foodservice, E.H. Thompson, B&J Food Equip, Beltram of the Carolinas, JES Restaurant, Food Service Renovations, Big A Distributors and FRS all working together to help you get ahead of the day. IFG is headquartered in Tampa, FL with retail locations in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Missouri, and Kansas; as well as distribution centers in Florida, Kansas, Georgia, and South Carolina. IFG makes it easier to get exactly what you need to make any kitchen run more smoothly — from equipment to supplies to the design of the workspace itself. So you can get ahead of the day. For more information, visit www.the-ifg.com
About FRS
For nearly 60 years, FRS has assisted local and regional foodservice establishments with their equipment and supply needs. Originally Florence Restaurant Supply, the company has grown to four locations across the Carolinas by providing its customers with friendly, knowledgeable, and courteous service to go along with quality products and competitive prices. FRS provides “everything you need to open and run a foodservice operation except the food and the customers.” For more information, visit www.goFRS.com
Media Contact:
Iain J. Whyte
Innovative Foodservice Group
(813) 985 8870