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From Vendor to Partner — How Employee Ownership Creates Better Franchise Relationships

Written by Beth Outz and the PFS Team | Feb 18, 2026 3:12:54 PM

From Vendor to Partner — How Employee Ownership Creates Better Franchise Relationships

Many companies claim to be “partner-focused.”
PFSbrands proves it — every day.

Because PFSbrands is 100% employee-owned, relationships aren’t transactional. They’re personal. When employee-owners support franchisees, they do it with a long-term mindset — not a short-term sale.

That means:

  • Honest recommendations

  • Thoughtful planning

  • Support that doesn’t disappear after launch

  • People who pick up the phone and follow through

💬 “We don’t feel like a customer. We feel like part of the PFSbrands family.”
— Grocery Operator, Midwest

Employee ownership creates alignment. Everyone wants the same outcome: strong operations, confident teams, and profitable stores.

That’s how PFSbrands moves from vendor → to partner → to trusted extension of your team.

📣 Looking for a foodservice partner — not just a supplier? Reach out to PFSbrands today.