REGIONAL & NATIONAL RESTAURANT CHAINS

Chains don’t guess. They test.

Chains don’t roll the dice on new products. You prove it from the plate to the P&L. We know what it takes to make the cut.
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Go in prepared.

In chains, the scorecard is simple: happy guests, plates flying by, checks piling up.

We work with the vast majority of Technomic’s Top 1,500 chains, so you walk in ready with menus that sell, drinks that move, and supply that holds when demand spikes.

Data built for decisions.

Stop chasing accounts in the dark. We put chain, distributor, and menu data to work, so every move has a reason.

  • Prioritize growth targets with CORE’s BI team
  • Make pitches based on flavor fit and menu adjacencies
  • See operator intel at a glance and know where to move next

Real culinary chops.

Our culinary and mixology teams separate trends from operator realities, so concepts work for people running the line.

  • Build chef-to-chef and bar-to-bar relationships that stick
  • Host monthly brainstorm sessions that turn ideas into menu items
  • Support launches with hands-on training and local rollouts
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Products that deliver for operators.

Operators don’t make room for maybes. We’re your eyes and ears out in the field, moving your products through the entire sales process.

  • Maintain broadline and redistributor supply through demand surges
  • Keep sales and field teams in alignment, from white paper and ideation to shipping and distribution
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Complexity is controlled.

Chain selling is a long game. We stay on every stakeholder, purchasing deadline, and detail, turning long sales cycles into steady wins.

Relationships come first.

Relationships drive decisions. When operators need answers, fresh ideas, or white space opportunities, they know we’re a resource they can count on.

Consistency is guaranteed.

Guests expect the same experience in every location, every time. We bring chains the products that make it happen.

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IN GOOD HANDS

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Rick Heidt

SVP, Commercial Sales
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Chuck Whitesell

VP, Chain Sales
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Jeanette DeWolfe

Director of Mixology

OUR PARTNERS EXPECT RESULTS

“We were so intrigued by your chef’s suggestions we found it difficult to narrow down the list.”

Jackie Feldman Fat Brands

“Innovation sessions ensure our menu keeps evolving while meeting the diverse needs of our customers.”

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Questions?

Curious how to sell to restaurants?

How does CORE help manufacturers sell into national and regional chain restaurants?

We work side by side with chain operators, buyers, and distributors to move products through the system the right way. We know them personally and what drives their decisions. It helps to have people at the table who aren’t guessing.

We get your product on the menu by:

  • Building a chain-specific strategy for your brand
  • Using menu analysis to find where your product fits
  • Creating top sellers with our culinary and mixology teams
  • Working with operators to move from tests and LTOs to permanent placement
  • Removing ordering, stocking, and replenishment barriers

How does your culinary and mixology team support menu innovation and adoption?

Chefs and mixologists are part of the selling process, not an add-on at the end. We meet every month for chef-to-chef ideation sessions, showing your products in new applications and concepts. This speeds trial, getting your brand in more places.

Let’s change your course. Win where it really counts.

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