Purpose
We keep the industry vibrant by investing in independent distributors. As companies join our family, the Operating Divisions retain their historical names and local recognition, preserving their community reputation while benefiting from shared resources. We leverage collective buying power for enhanced supplier support, provide customizable marketing strategies, and offer shared services for HR, IT, and associate welfare plans.
Our advanced technology platform and continuous support help distributors optimize operations and stay competitive. At Legacy Food Group, we empower our operating Divisions to thrive in their local communities, as they long have, while enjoying the advantages of collective strength.
How We Add Value
Alternative to corporate
If you do not want to sell your family business to the large corporate distributors, there is now another option. Keep your distinctive identity in a changing world/industry/environment.
Your Legacy Continues
Your company name stays intact within your local community. Your family has built a strong brand. Maintain your individuality and evergreen roots in your local area and distribution footprint. Remain a good citizen of your community.
Your Team Stays in Place
We preserve existing management teams and associates without disruption to the business. No one knows your customers and business like your associates. Retain the ability to keep and maintain customers based on your relationships.
Access to Growth Capital
We provide growth capital for your business while de-risking that investment for you. With access to a significant amount of capital, what could you do to grow your business?
Increase Buying Power
Improve profitability of supply chain efforts with national buying group UniPro Foodservice to maximize sourcing capabilities, efficiencies, & financial returns through their extensive Supplier network.
improve supply chain efficiency
With LFG Supply Chain, we maximize efficiency and cost savings by leveraging collective buying power across all our distribution centers, enhancing margins.
Leverage LFG's Collective Knowledge
Benefit from knowledge sharing amongst the group, resulting in potential improvements in operations, sales and back-office functions. Utilize our network of other leaders and experts in the foodservice industry.
OPPORTUNITY TO CREATE GENERATIONAL WEALTH
Rollover equity allows for two chances to monetize your current business ownership. Ensure a secure future for yourself and your family.
We are Your Best Partner
Opportunistic But Disciplined Approach to Candidates
Interest in both:
- Broadline distributors with full product mix
- Product specialists (enhances ability to drive cross-selling)
Geographic Focus
- Bias for regions east of the Mississippi with stable/growing populations
- Proximity to large population centers preferred, but not required
Focused on Working with Winners
- Focused on working with proven winners in a very fragmented target market
- Companies with history of growth and resilience
- Tenured owners supported by strong teams with a growth mindset and operational discipline, while being open to change and knowledge sharing
- Strong, stable and profitable customer relationships
- Healthy margins with efficient use of working capital and capital expenditures
- Prefer to lease real estate rather than own but flexible
It is exciting to be connected to top industry personnel who are pushing me to become better than I ever was. While we are an independent, customer-oriented business, we have been provided the knowledge, resources and technology to become better able to support our customers while being more profitable. I have been thrilled with our decision to be part of Legacy Food Group.
Ed Thomsen
Thomsen Foodservice, Inc.