Burke Distributing Corporation

What Burke Distributing Corporation does

Burke Distributing Corporation LLC is a privately held beverage distribution company founded in 1935 and headquartered at 89 Teed Drive, Randolph, Massachusetts. The company operates as a wholesaler within the U.S. three-tier alcohol distribution system, purchasing beverages from suppliers and reselling to retail accounts across Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Its product portfolio spans eight categories — craft beer, domestic beer, imported beer, hard cider, hard seltzer, malt alternatives, spirits and wine, and non-alcoholic beverages — distributed to liquor stores, convenience stores, grocery stores, bars, and restaurants through a dedicated sales team, a unionized warehouse and delivery workforce (Local 653, average tenure 12 years), and a 24/7 B2B online ordering portal. The portfolio includes major global brands such as Corona, Modelo, Sam Adams, White Claw, Truly, Dogfish Head, Blue Moon, Pacifico, and Pabst Blue Ribbon, alongside craft and local selections.

The business model is wholesale distribution: revenue is generated by purchasing branded beverages from suppliers and reselling to retail accounts at a margin, with no public pricing disclosed and account-level pricing delivered through the online portal. Supporting technology infrastructure includes an online ordering platform (orders.burkedist.com), an automated payment and accounts receivable system integrated with FTNI and FinTech, and a VTInfo-powered interactive product finder for portfolio browsing. The company maintains a multi-channel marketing presence via Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, seasonal sell sheets, and event sponsorships (e.g., World Cup watch parties), targeting retail acquisition and brand visibility. Recent strategic activity has centered on category expansion — particularly the March 2026 launch of non-alcoholic options (Coors 0.0, Corona Sunbrew), ready-to-drink cocktails, and large-format package extensions — alongside continued digital tooling for retailer self-service.

Name

Burke Distributing Corporation

Legal name

Burke Distributing Corporation LLC

Website

https://burkedist.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1935

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Burke Distributing Corporation LLC is a privately held, 90-year-old wholesale beverage distributor headquartered in Randolph, Massachusetts, selling beer, wine, spirits, hard seltzers, and non-alcoholic beverages to retail accounts across Massachusetts and Rhode Island through a three-tier distribution model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wholesale Beverage Distribution

NAICS

Beer, Wine, and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers (4248)

SIC

Wholesale-Beer, Wine & Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (5180)

akta.pro primary industry

Beer, Wine & Spirits Wholesale Distribution (CRAOAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Alcoholic Beverage Wholesale (Beer, Wine, Spirits) (AFAIAGAA), Bar, Restaurant & On-Premise Beverage Supply Wholesale (AFAIAGAI)

Keywords

• Wholesale beverage distribution
• Alcohol distribution services
• Three-tier distribution
• B2B beverage wholesale
• Craft beer distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Randolph

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Beverage Distribution Sales: Revenue generated from distributing beer, wine, spirits, hard seltzers, ciders, malt beverages, and non-alcoholic beverages to retail establishments. Operates under the three-tier alcohol distribution system where they purchase from suppliers and resell to retailers.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Burke Distributing Corporation LLC is a Massachusetts-based wholesale beverage distributor operating under the U.S. three-tier alcohol distribution system. The company purchases alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages from brand suppliers and resells them to licensed retail accounts — including liquor stores, convenience stores, grocery stores, bars, and restaurants — across Massachusetts and Rhode Island, supported by a dedicated sales team, unionized warehouse and delivery workforce, and a 24/7 B2B online ordering and automated payment platform.

Product overview

Burke Distributing Corporation is a beverage distribution company operating as a single unified distribution service rather than a platform architecture. The company distributes a vast portfolio of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages across Massachusetts and Rhode Island, organized into eight product categories: Craft Beer, Domestic Beer, Imported Beer, Hard Cider, Hard Seltzer, Malt Alternatives, Spirits & Wine, and Non-Alcoholic Beverages. The company also operates supporting service platforms including an Online Order Portal for 24/7 ordering and an Automated Payment System powered by FTNI and Fintech partners. Recent product additions include non-alcoholic options like Coors 0.0 and Corona Sunbrew, hard seltzers, ready-to-drink cocktails, and various craft beer selections in multiple package sizes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Craft Beer Portfolio Distributed craft beer assortment from local New England and national craft brewers for licensed Massachusetts and Rhode Island retail accounts.
• Domestic Beer Portfolio American-made domestic beer brands distributed to retail accounts throughout Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
• Imported Beer Portfolio International beer imports including Corona, Modelo, Pacifico, and Mexican craft spirits brands distributed to licensed retail accounts.
• Hard Cider Portfolio
• Hard Seltzer Portfolio Flavored hard seltzer brands including White Claw, Truly, Sun Cruiser, and Surfside distributed to licensed retail accounts.
• Malt Alternatives Portfolio Malt-based non-alcoholic, low-alcohol, and flavored malt beverage alternatives distributed to retail accounts.
• Spirits & Wine Portfolio Spirits, wines, and ready-to-drink cocktails distributed alongside beer offerings to licensed retail accounts.
• Non-Alcoholic Beverages Non-alcoholic beer and beverage options including Coors 0.0 and Corona Sunbrew distributed to licensed retail accounts.
• Online Order Portal 24/7 B2B online ordering platform enabling licensed retail accounts to browse the full Burke beverage portfolio, view order history, repeat previous orders, and submit new account applications.
• Automated Payment System Cloud-based accounts receivable and payment processing platform (powered by FTNI and FinTech) for Burke retail accounts, supporting scheduled and one-time payments and automated cash application.
• Retail Services Comprehensive retail support services for Burke accounts, including category management expertise, sales-boosting marketing resources, custom point-of-sale and signage design, cooler management, social media support, and responsive customer service.

Quantifiable outcome

• Response to inquiries within 24 hours for customer service issues
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered supporting.

• FTNI (Financial Transmission Network, Inc.)supportingTechnology or IntegrationProvides cloud-based accounts receivable platform for processing payments through any channel and automating cash application. Enables Burke's online payment system functionality.
• FinTechsupportingTechnology or IntegrationPayment automation partner that manages payment processing and due dates for Burke Distributing customers. Offers inventory cost control and invoice optimization for retailers.
• VTInfo (Product Finder)supportingTechnology or IntegrationProvides the interactive product finder tool embedded on Burke's website, enabling portfolio browsing and product discovery for customers.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• J.J. Taylor Companies: Multi-state beer and beverage distributor with New England (including Massachusetts) operations, distributing many of the same major national brands as Burke (Modelo, Corona, craft and import portfolios). Operates under the same three-tier model with overlapping supplier relationships and product mix.
• Martignetti Companies: The largest Massachusetts-based multi-state alcoholic beverage distributor serving MA, RI, NH and other New England states. Operates in the same three-tier framework with overlapping beer, wine, and spirits portfolio (including many of the same Constellation, Boston Beer and Heineken brands) and the same retail and on-premise customer base as Burke, making it the most direct head-to-head comparable.
• Atlas Distributors: Massachusetts-based beverage distributor operating in the same New England three-tier framework with overlapping beer, wine, and spirits categories. Comparable as a regional competitor for retail and on-premise beverage accounts in geographies adjacent to Burke's MA/RI territory.
• Horizon Beverages: Norwood, MA-based alcohol beverage wholesaler (a Norwood-based Knight Family company) distributing beer, wine and spirits to retail and on-premise accounts across Massachusetts and adjacent New England states. Overlaps directly with Burke on geographic territory, three-tier model, and customer segments served.

Broad incumbents

• E. & J. Gallo Winery: World's largest family-owned wine producer and major alcohol distributor with an extensive portfolio across wine, spirits, and beer (including import partnerships). Comparable as a major portfolio supplier whose brands compete for the same shelf space and on-premise placements that Burke manages for retailers.
• Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC): One of the two largest US alcoholic beverage wholesalers (now including Breakthru Beverage following recent combination). National three-tier distributor carrying the same Constellation, Boston Beer and craft portfolios that Burke handles at a regional level, with broader geographic and category reach.
• Breakthru Beverage Group: Large multi-state alcohol distributor with East Coast and national operations; recently merged with/combined with RNDC. Same three-tier beer, wine and spirits distribution model with overlapping supplier portfolios and grocery/convenience/on-premise customers comparable to Burke's.
• Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits: The largest US alcoholic beverage distributor, operating a national three-tier network across all 50 states. Carries the same major wine, spirits and beer brands that Burke carries and competes for supplier authorizations and retail accounts at the national level.
• Winebow (Southern Glazer's portfolio company): Wine and spirits-focused distribution business with a national footprint, now operating within the Southern Glazer's umbrella. Comparable to the wine and spirits leg of Burke's portfolio under the same three-tier model.

Regional players

• Allied Beverage Group: Multi-state alcohol distributor headquartered in the Northeast with operations touching New England markets outside of Burke's direct MA/RI footprint. Same three-tier model with overlapping beer, wine, and spirits portfolios and shared supplier relationships.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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M&A

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