Holts Summit, Mo – PFSbrands®, the parent company of Champs Chicken®, received three national awards recently for its excellence in Employee Ownership, greatness and growth, and franchise affordability. As the spotlight continues to land over PFSbrands, they are quickly becoming one of the most desirable foodservice partners – especially for the C-store and Grocery industries. The support PFSbrands provides retailers is proving to be unmatched and the critical driver of success for Champs Chicken retailers.
“We have always had a great culture at PFSbrands. However, when we became 100% Employee-owned, it elevated our team to yet another level. Everyone here at PFSbrands truly cares and acts as an owner because they are one. This team is committed to being the best. Not only with our products, but with our people, processes and support. It is our responsibility to ensure every one of our retailers are successful and this team makes it happen,” says Shawn Burcham, Founder and CEO of PFSbrands.
In May at the ESOP Association’s National Conference in Washington, DC, PFSbrands was selected as the runner-up winner of the 2019 Annual Award for Communications Excellence (AACE) in the Employee Ownership Marketing, 250 or Fewer Employees category. The AACE Awards recognize companies that have excelled in communicating the ESOP (employee stock ownership plan) and its meaning to the company’s employees. Awards are based on: overall quality and quantity of employee owner education, contributions of employee owners, integration of the ESOP into company culture, frequency of ownership communications, involvement and/or response of employee owners, encouragement of ownership attitudes, clear explanations, creative ideas, graphic design and technical quality.
In April, PFSbrands was named to the 2019 Forbes Small Giants: The 25 Best Small Companies of 2019 list. Being recognized to value greatness over growth, the award takes into consideration six common qualities: purpose, leadership, culture, finance, relationships and community. All 25 companies on the list are privately owned and share a commitment to being the best at what they do, providing stellar service to customers, offering employees fulfilling, rewarding work and being vital members of their communities.
Lastly, Champs Chicken, the flagship franchise brand within PFSbrands, was listed #43 on the Entrepreneur 2019 Top Low Cost Franchises list.
“It is an honor to be recognized for the culture and structure we have developed over the years and live out on a daily basis,” states Burcham. “The hard work and passion demonstrated by our employee-owners is the only reason for our continued growth and the reason why any of this recognition can be possible. We are proud that our industry has recognized the quality, service and affordability we seek for our customers.”
To learn more about the awards visit:
2019 Forbes Small Giants list: www.forbes.com/sites/susanadams/2019/04/30/forbes-small-giants-the-best-small-companies-of-2019/.
ESOP Association: www.esopassociation.org.
Entrepreneur 2019 Top Low Franchise list: www.entrepreneur.com/article/332364.
ABOUT PFSBRANDS®
PFSbrands® is an employee-owned company that provides three successful hot food brands primarily to the c-store and supermarket industries -- Champs Chicken®, Cooper's Express® and BluTaco®. These brands are all trademarks of Pro Food Systems, Inc. (PFSbrands). Champs Chicken uses a unique “business-within-a-business” franchise model. Cooper's Express is built on a simple supply agreement. While both programs feature no upfront franchise fees and no ongoing royalty fees, they each have a unique set of benefits. The newest addition, BluTaco, is a quick-serve “build-to-order” Mexican bar franchise featuring tacos, bowls and burritos with a southwest flair. The company distributes its branded products out of its 92,000-sq. ft. corporate headquarters and national distribution center located in Holts Summit, Missouri. With over 1400 branded locations in 39 states, the company was ranked by INC. Magazine as one of the “Fastest Growing Privately-Held Companies in the USA” for 9 consecutive years. For more information on partnering with our company, interested parties can call (888) 581-9188 or visit www.PFSbrands.com.
