What is PFS Brands?
PFS Brands is an employee-owned company specializing in providing three distinct hot food brands—Champs Chicken®, Cooper's Express®, and BluTaco®—to the convenience store and supermarket sectors. Operating under the umbrella of Pro Food Systems, Inc. (PFSbrands), the company leverages a unique "business-within-a-business" franchise model for Champs Chicken, a straightforward supply agreement for Cooper's Express, and a build-to-order Mexican bar franchise for BluTaco. Notably, Champs Chicken and Cooper's Express programs do not require upfront franchise fees or ongoing royalty payments, offering distinct advantages to partners. The company's national distribution center, spanning 92,000 square feet in Holts Summit, Missouri, supports over 1,500 branded locations across 40 states. PFS Brands has been recognized by INC. Magazine as one of the "Fastest Growing Privately-Held Companies in the USA" for nine consecutive years, highlighting its consistent expansion and market penetration.
How much funding has PFS Brands raised?
PFS Brands has raised a total of $1M across 1 funding round:
Debt
$1M
Debt (2020): $1M with participation from PPP
Key Investors in PFS Brands
PPP
Public-Private Partnership
What's next for PFS Brands?
The recent major strategic investment in PFS Brands signals a pivotal phase for the company, likely aimed at accelerating expansion, enhancing distribution capabilities, and potentially introducing new product lines or brand innovations. This capital infusion is expected to fortify its market leadership in the c-store and supermarket food service sector, enabling further penetration into existing and new geographic markets. The company's established track record of growth and its unique franchise models position it for continued success and increased brand recognition.
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