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If you’re one of the 11.2 million people working in the restaurant industry, you’re likely always looking to save your business some money. Now, many restaurant owners try to save money by finding the perfect food distributor.
While this is a good way to reduce your operating costs, it’s important to find distributors that offer more than just food supplies. Let’s explore how Pohl Food Services can help your business.
We’re Pohl Food Service
Pohl Food Service is a food distributor that operates out of the Upper Midwest. We specialize in pizzerias and ethnic food restaurants, like Mediterranean establishments. We believe in offering exceptional quality food that doesn’t break the bank. However, food isn’t the only thing that Pohl Food Services provides. Let’s explore some of our non-food solutions. Make sure to check out this page to learn more about our company!
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What Do We Offer in our Product Catalog Besides Food?
Most food distributors specialize in delivering the $1.89 trillion worth of food that we go through every year. While Pohl Food Services does provide a variety of specialty foods, we also offer non-food essentials that every restaurant needs. Some of our non-food offerings include:
- Aluminum pans
- Baking supplies
- Cleaning supplies and chemicals
- Parchment, wax, and toilet paper
- Paper bags
- Carry-out containers (pizza boxes, styrofoam, and drinks trays)
- Paper plates
- Napkins
- Trash bags
- Straws
- Disposable silverware
- Plastic food containers
The Importance of Non-Food Solutions
Let’s face it; the restaurant industry can be brutal for even the more successful businesses. The COVID-19 pandemic succeeded in significantly shrinking the restaurant industry. And, while it’s improved marginally, the reality is that the challenges that caused it aren’t going anywhere.
Employee shortages, rising rent, and a competitive market mean that restaurants need to be savvy in order to survive. One way to be innovative is to invest in cost-saving, non-food solutions. So, if you operate out of our service area, please consider reaching out. We’ll work with you to find a strategy that brings value to your food operations.
Want to explore our product catalog in more detail? Make sure to check it out here to see our full range of solutions for restaurants.