What Sysco Corporation does

Sysco Corporation, founded in 1969 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, is the world's largest food-away-from-home distributor, serving approximately 730,000 customer locations through roughly 340 distribution centers across 10 countries with a workforce of approximately 76,000 employees. The company sells, markets, and distributes food and related products (fresh produce, premium proteins, specialty items, sustainably focused products, equipment, and supplies) to foodservice operators — primarily restaurants, with additional reach into healthcare, educational, lodging, and entertainment venues — using a direct enterprise field-sales model supported by dedicated customer relationships and culinary consultation.

Its core product portfolio is anchored by the Sysco Brand Family, a proprietary private-label set of 18+ brands spanning proteins (Fire River Farms, Butcher's Block, Buckhead Pride, Newport Pride, White Marble Farms), produce (Sysco Freshpoint Natural), seafood (Portico), dairy and frozen (Wholesome Farms), bakery (Baker's Source), Italian (Arrezzio), Hispanic/Latin (Casa Solana), coffee (Citavo), and specialty/Jade Mountain), complemented by Sysco Imperial premium SKUs, the Sysco Simply plant-based range, and the Cutting Edge Solutions innovation program that delivers four new branded launches annually. Distribution runs through company-owned DCs and the company's own delivery fleet, augmented by a digital platform comprising Sysco Shop (e-commerce ordering), Sysco Studio (operator operations tooling), Sysco Marketplace (a third-party catalog of 10,000+ products), and Market Corner (weekly commodity intelligence).

Sysco makes money through B2B transaction-based sales at negotiated, quote-based pricing that varies with customer type, volume, and contract terms; revenue is reported on a fiscal year ending in late June. FY2024 sales exceeded $78 billion and FY2025 sales exceeded $81 billion, with company guidance pointing to $94.1 billion by 2029 (4.0% CAGR). The pending $29.1 billion acquisition of Jetro Restaurant Depot, announced March 2026 and expected to close by Q3 FY2027, will extend Sysco into the cash-and-carry wholesale channel, lifting combined net revenue toward $100 billion. Ownership is dispersed across institutional and retail shareholders on the NYSE (ticker SYY); major holders include Wellington Management Group, Nordea Investment Management, and Marshall Wace. Current leadership is in transition, with Brandon Sewell serving as interim CFO following Kenny Cheung's departure, and Executive Vice President Tom Peck's resignation effective April 10, 2026.

Name

Sysco Corporation

Legal name

Sysco Corporation

Website

https://foodie.sysco.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Sysco Corporation is the world's largest food-away-from-home distributor, operating 340 distribution centers across 10 countries and serving roughly 730,000 restaurants, healthcare, education, lodging, and entertainment customers with ~76,000 employees, $81B+ in FY2025 sales, an 18-brand private-label portfolio, and integrated digital ordering, marketplace, and market intelligence platforms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Foodservice Distribution

NAICS

Meat and Meat Product Merchant Wholesalers (424470)

SIC

Wholesale-Groceries, General Line (5141), Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040)

akta.pro primary industry

National/Multiregional Broadline Foodservice Distributors (AFAIAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Foodservice Cash-and-Carry (Restaurants/Caterers) (CRAHACAC), Institutional Foodservice Distribution (Education, Healthcare, Government) (CRAOABAM)

Keywords

• Foodservice distribution
• Food supply chain
• Restaurant supply
• Bulk food products
• Foodservice logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Foodservice Distribution: Sysco generates revenue by selling, marketing, and distributing food and related products to customers who prepare meals away from home. The company offers customized supply chain solutions, bespoke specialty product offerings, and culinary support. Revenue is generated through transaction-based sales to approximately 730,000 customer locations across restaurants, healthcare facilities, educational institutions, lodging establishments, and entertainment venues.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Sysco Corporation is the world's largest food-away-from-home distribution company, distributing a broad range of food products, kitchen equipment, and related supplies to restaurants, healthcare facilities, educational institutions, lodging establishments, and entertainment venues. It operates approximately 340 distribution centers serving more than 730,000 customer locations across 10+ countries, and supplies both national branded products and its own portfolio of exclusive Sysco private-label brands spanning fresh produce, meat, seafood, Italian/Mediterranean specialties, baked goods, and ethnic foods.

Product overview

Sysco Corporation is the world's largest food-away-from-home distributor, operating 337-340 distribution centers across over 10 countries with approximately 75,000-76,000 employees serving approximately 730,000 customer locations. The company generated sales exceeding $81 billion in fiscal year 2025. Sysco offers a comprehensive portfolio of products and services including fresh produce, premium proteins (via Fire River Farms, Butcher's Block, Newport Pride, Buckhead Pride brands), specialty products, sustainably focused items (Earth Plus, White Marble Farms), equipment and supplies, and innovative culinary solutions. Their private label portfolio includes the Sysco Brand Family with brands such as Arrezzio (Italian), Baker's Source (bakery), Block & Barrel (deli/meats), Casa Solana (Latin), Citavo (coffee), Portico (seafood via Sysco FreshPoint), Sysco Simply (plant-based), and Wholesome Farms (dairy/frozen). The company supports customers through digital platforms including Sysco Foodie (content/insights), Market Corner (weekly commodity reports), Sysco Marketplace (third-party products), and Sysco Solutions Partners network. Cutting Edge Solutions (CES) program drives innovation with quarterly new product launches.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Arrezzio: Italian food products and ingredients
• Baker's Source
• Block & Barrel
• Buckhead Pride
• Butcher's Block
• Casa Solana
• Citavo
• Earth Plus
• Fire River Farms
• House Recipe
• Jade Mountain
• Newport Pride
• One Planet. One Table.
• Portico
• Sysco Freshpoint Natural
• Sysco Simply
• White Marble Farms
• Wholesome Farms

Products and services

• Sysco Brand Family (Private Label Portfolio)
• Sysco Imperial

Quantifiable outcome

• $78+ billion in annual sales in fiscal year 2024
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Jetro Restaurant Depot / Restaurant DepotflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026Sysco announced the acquisition of Jetro Restaurant Depot for approximately $29.1 billion in a cash-and-stock deal. Restaurant Depot shareholders receive $21.6 billion in cash plus 91.5 million Sysco shares representing approximately 16% ownership in the combined company. The deal is expected to close by Q3 fiscal 2027 and will expand Sysco into the high-margin, growing cash-and-carry wholesale channel. Combined entity will report nearly $100 billion in net revenue, boosting Sysco's revenue by ~20%, EBITDA by ~45%, and free cash flow by ~55%, with $250 million in annualized cost synergies expected within three years.
• Reborn CoffeecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 February 2026Reborn Coffee announced a strategic distribution partnership with Sysco to support its nationwide franchise expansion across the United States. Under the agreement, Reborn Coffee leverages Sysco's distribution network, ordering infrastructure, and service capabilities to improve supply chain execution, product consistency, and operational efficiency. The partnership provides access to quality assurance resources, food safety protocols, and operational tools supporting franchise readiness.
• Market Share LeadershipcoreOthers · 1 January 2024According to The Business Research Company, Sysco Corporation led global sales in the B2B for food in foodservice market with approximately 1% market share, with the market projected to reach $229.04 billion by 2030 growing at 8.3% CAGR.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• US Foods: US Foods Holding Corp (NYSE: USFD) is the second-largest broadline foodservice distributor in the U.S., directly competing with Sysco across restaurants, healthcare, and hospitality with a comparable delivery-based, field-sales model.
• Performance Food Group: Performance Food Group (NYSE: PFGC) is a top-three U.S. broadline foodservice distributor operating Vistar and Core-Mark, competing head-to-head with Sysco on national accounts, restaurant supply, and specialty distribution.
• Gordon Food Service: Gordon Food Service is a privately held broadline foodservice distributor serving the U.S. and Canada with warehouses and Cash & Carry stores, directly comparable to Sysco's distribution and emerging cash-and-carry strategy.
• Restaurant Depot: Restaurant Depot / Jetro is the leading cash-and-carry foodservice warehouse club being acquired by Sysco for $29.1B; its 166 warehouse, member-only model overlaps Sysco's Restaurant customers while complementing its traditional broadline operations.

Emerging players

• BJ's Wholesale Club: BJ's Wholesale Club (NYSE: BJ) operates a cash-and-carry warehouse club with a growing restaurant-prosumer crossover, representing an emerging competitive overlap with Sysco's planned cash-and-carry expansion via Restaurant Depot.
• Chefs' Warehouse: Chefs' Warehouse (NASDAQ: CHEF) is a specialty foodservice distributor focused on independent restaurants, comparable to Sysco's specialty customer and proprietary-brand offerings within the broader foodservice ecosystem.

Broad incumbents

• Costco Wholesale: Costco's (NASDAQ: COST) cash-and-carry, low-price bulk model for small business food buyers is a structural reference point (and indirect competitor) for the cash-and-carry channel Sysco is entering through Restaurant Depot.

Regional players

• Bidfood: Bidfood is a leading international broadline foodservice distributor operating across the U.K., Europe, Asia-Pacific, and other regions, comparable to Sysco's international segment without direct U.S. overlap.
• Metro AG: Metro AG (Frankfurt: B4B) is a major international foodservice and cash-and-carry operator across Europe and emerging markets, comparable to Sysco's global distribution reach and Cash & Carry ambitions post-Restaurant Depot acquisition.
• Brakes Group: Brakes Group is a major European broadline foodservice distributor (part of Sysco), directly comparable to Sysco's broadline model and a useful benchmark for Sysco's international foodservice operating model outside the U.S.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sysco

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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