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02 Apr 21

Buyers Edge Platform Acquires RestaurantLink

WALTHAM, Mass., Feb. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Buyers Edge Platform, the Digital Procurement Network for the food service industry, announced today the acquisition of RestaurantLink’s group purchasing and beverage consulting divisions and related customers and contracts. With the acquisition of RestaurantLink’s GPO contracts and members, Buyers Edge Platform expands its national GPO footprint…

26 Mar 21

Four Ways the Pandemic Changed the Restaurant Industry that Won’t Change Back

Of all the industries negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, the restaurant industry may have been hit the hardest. The one-two punch of dining room shutdowns and major supply chain issues dramatically slashed revenues. The National Restaurant Association estimates more than 110,000 restaurants in the U.S. closed for business in…

25 Mar 21

Plant-Based Solution PAOW! Joins Buyers Edge Platform

The Buyers Edge Platform is excited to announce a collaboration with PAOW!, a new manufacturer partner. This partnerships will help provide our members with continued access to quality and in-demand items. Made by chefs for chefs, PAOW! is a full lineup of plant-based proteins that can be integrated into your…

22 Mar 21

Let Technology Work for Your Business

A digital transformation has affected every industry, with foodservice being no exception. From supply chains to operations, most businesses that will make it through to the other side of a brutal pandemic have one thing in common—they have embraced the new emerging technology. Let’s take a look at the key…

22 Mar 21

Restaurant Relief Has Finally Arrived with the Restaurant Revitalization Fund

President Biden has signed the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan into law that includes the Restaurant Revitalization Fund, which now will provide $28.6 billion in debt-free relief for small and mid-sized restaurants and is based on the original $109 billion RESTAURANTS Act passed by the House last year. With the…

20 Jan 21

2020 Restaurant Trends: Big challenges and big changes

After a volatile 2020 America’s restaurants finished the year averaging 24.5% fewer orders for food and other items they did in 2019. That’s according to data released today by Buyers Edge Platform, a Digital Procurement Network for Foodservice. Buyers Edge Platform looked at more than $6 billion in restaurant orders…

20 Jan 21

GPO Solutions for Your Foodservice Operation

$12 billion in purchasing power, over 350 manufacturer rebate contracts and more than 65,000 operators. Could you imagine having access to all that as well as game-changing technology that streamlines your operation and helps you make better business decisions? A group purchasing organization could make that dream a reality for…

20 Jan 21

Benefits of Becoming a Distributor or Supplier Partner with a GPO

For many years, distributors viewed Group Purchasing Organizations (GPOs) as the enemy. After all, GPOs are designed to get the highest quality and the best price for their members. A GPO works by leveraging the combined purchasing power of their members resulting in incredible discounts that are usually only available…

Buyers Edge Platform Acquires RestaurantLink

Four Ways the Pandemic Changed the Restaurant Industry that Won’t Change Back

Plant-Based Solution PAOW! Joins Buyers Edge Platform

Let Technology Work for Your Business

Restaurant Relief Has Finally Arrived with the Restaurant Revitalization Fund

2020 Restaurant Trends: Big challenges and big changes

GPO Solutions for Your Foodservice Operation

Benefits of Becoming a Distributor or Supplier Partner with a GPO

Buyers Edge Platform Acquires ArrowStream, a Leading SaaS Provider

Technology Over Tradition: Why Restaurants Should Automate As Much As They Can

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