U.S. Foodservice™ is one of the leading broad line foodservice distributors in the United States, with yearly revenues exceeding $17 billion. Our corporate office is strategically positioned between Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, Maryland, in one of the fastest growing business corridors in the country - Columbia, Maryland. With over 100 distribution centers nationwide, U.S. Foodservice™ is conveniently located for quick and easy, local access for all existing and potential customers.

U.S. Foodservice™ believes that yesterday, today, and tomorrow, our success depends upon our customers' success. That's why U.S. Foodservice™ works hard to nurture the very best customer relations - our goal is to be the industry leader. U.S. Foodservice™ achieves this ambitious goal by stocking a broad selection of products so we can always give customers what they need. We also provide attentive customer assistance in planning and marketing, and we incorporate the latest advances in technology to improve the customer's bottom line. When we proclaim that "U.S. Foodservice™ wants to be your business partner to help your business grow ..." we mean it! To verify our claims, U.S. Foodservice™ stands on its record.

Today, as the 21st century unfolds, U.S. Foodservice™:

• Markets and distributes more than 43,000 national, private label and signature brand items across America;
• Supports over 250,000 foodservice customers, including restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, cafeterias and schools;
• Employs more than 29,500 foodservice professionals; and
• Embraces a customer base of independent and chain businesses.

Focusing on tomorrow, U.S. Foodservice™ preserves the best of its heritage and fervent customer-driven focus, while positioning itself as a leader on the cutting edge of the industry, welcoming the challenges of the future. U.S. Foodservice™ possesses an inspired, contemporary, and innovative vision of the future, but we also maintain a balanced perspective based on our successful, solid business background. Ultimately, the U.S. Foodservice™ mission is to be best in class in such vital areas as customer relations, distribution, technology, training and employee recruitment and retention.