International Traders, Inc. (ITI), the premier provider of customized supply chain solutions in North America has been selected to provide strategic re-distribution solutions to Zoës Kitchen, Inc.
“As we continue to grow into new markets, quality products remain our priority at Zoës Kitchen. ITI provides a solution to ensure high quality products are delivered to our restaurants at the best value” said Brenda Kantor, Zoës Kitchen Supply Chain Manager. “Having a redistribution partner such as ITI allows us to capture additional savings and value throughout our supply chain and invest that back into people and our business.”
“We are excited to partner with Zoës Kitchen and provide solutions that allow them to continue to fulfill their commitment to deliver goodness in the communities they serve” said Todd Williams, Vice President of ITI & FAC. “ITI & FAC have been providing supply chain and freight management solutions to food industry manufacturers, distributors and national restaurant chains over several decades. We continue to provide our customers with highly reliable and flexible supply chain solutions that allow them to meet the needs of their customers and focus on their core business.”
Founded in 1995, Zoës Kitchen (NYSE: ZOES) is a fast casual restaurant concept serving a distinct menu of fresh, wholesome, Mediterranean-inspired dishes delivered with Southern hospitality. With 137 locations in 15 states across the United States, Zoës Kitchen aims to deliver goodness to its guests by providing simple, tasty and fresh Mediterranean meals, inspired by family recipes, and made from scratch daily. For more information, please visit www.zoeskitchen.com, www.facebook.com/ZoesKitchen or twitter.com/ZoesKitchen.
Together, ITI & FAC are a comprehensive supply chain solutions and total logistics organization servicing the foodservice, hospitality, lodging and healthcare channels by delivering world class consulting, technology, procurement, network design, logistics and distribution solutions to its trading partners. Based in Rocky Mount, NC, ITI & FAC through redistribution have grown to serve more than 70 restaurant chains & 300 manufacturers and deliver product to over 250 foodservice distributor locations and through freight management have grown to service over 1,500 shipping and delivery locations with over 200 active national, regional and independent carriers. With their reach across the United States including capabilities in Canada and Mexico, an expansive carrier network and expertise in managing multi-stop dry and temperature controlled freight, ITI & FAC are well positioned to serve its customers dynamic supply chain needs. ITI & FAC are trusted by leading manufacturers, customers and distributors as their fully integrated supply chain management partner managing and delivering their goods in the most optimized, efficient and timely fashion. ITI & FAC are wholly owned subsidiaries of McLane Company, Inc., a wholly owned unit of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc.
For more information, please visit www.ITI-FAC.com.
