# The Chefs' Warehouse

> The Chefs' Warehouse sources and distributes specialty foods, premium proteins, produce and staples for chef-driven restaurants and hospitality businesses. Founded by Christopher and John Pappas in 1985, the Nasdaq-listed company combines product expertise and sales relationships with a distribution network serving the United States, Canada and the Middle East.

- **Founded:** 1985
- **Headquarters:** Ridgefield, United States
- **Founders:** Christopher Pappas (Co-founder, Chairman, President and CEO), John Pappas (Co-founder, Vice Chairman and COO)
- **Products:** Specialty ingredients, Center-of-the-plate proteins, Produce and staples, Foodservice sourcing and delivery, Allen Brothers consumer commerce
- **Notable:** Built an assortment of more than 90,000 SKUs from over 4,000 suppliers, reported in the fiscal 2025 10-K., Reported approximately $4.15 billion in fiscal 2025 sales., Reported $1.17 billion in second-quarter 2026 sales, up 12.9% year over year.

## Products & services

- **Specialty ingredients** — Imported and domestic cheeses, charcuterie, oils, vinegars, truffles, caviar, chocolate and pastry ingredients.
- **Center-of-the-plate proteins** — Custom-cut beef, poultry and seafood for professional kitchens, including the Allen Brothers business.
- **Produce and staples** — Fresh produce and broadline essentials that complement specialist food orders.
- **Foodservice sourcing and delivery** — Product selection, sales support, warehousing and distribution for chefs and hospitality customers.
- **Allen Brothers consumer commerce** — Mail-order and online protein sales directly to consumers.
- **Shop Like a Chef** — Home-delivery initiative launched in selected markets during the 2020 pandemic; historical offering, not asserted as currently available.

## Achievements

- Built an assortment of more than 90,000 SKUs from over 4,000 suppliers, reported in the fiscal 2025 10-K.
- Reported approximately $4.15 billion in fiscal 2025 sales.
- Reported $1.17 billion in second-quarter 2026 sales, up 12.9% year over year.
- Celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2025.

## Latest updates

- **2025-10** — Acquired Denver specialty distributor Italco for $16.5 million, subject to customary working-capital adjustments.
- **2026-02** — Reported fiscal 2025 results, including approximately $4.15 billion in annual net sales.
- **2026-07** — Second-quarter sales increased 12.9% to $1.17 billion; full-year 2026 sales guidance was $4.50 billion to $4.60 billion, a forecast rather than reported revenue.
- **2026-08** — Announced redemption of all outstanding 2.375% convertible senior notes due 2028.
- **2026-10** — Announced third-quarter 2026 results would be released on October 28, after this profile’s October 23 research date.

## Links

- Website: https://www.chefswarehouse.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-chefs-warehouse
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/WhereChefsShop
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wherechefsshop/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wherechefsshop

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Last updated: 2026-10-23