Kaleel Bros.

Name

Kaleel Bros.

Legal name

Kaleel Bros., Inc.

Website

https://kaleelbrothers.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1956

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Foodservice Distribution

NAICS

General Line Grocery Merchant Wholesalers (42441), Grocery and Related Product Merchant Wholesalers (4244), Other Grocery and Related Products Merchant Wholesalers (42449)

SIC

Wholesale-Groceries & Related Products (5140), Wholesale-Groceries, General Line (5141)

akta.pro primary industry

Broadline Foodservice (Multi-Category) Wholesale Distribution (CRAOAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Broadline Foodservice Distribution (CRAOABAA), Specialty Restaurant Chain Program Broadline Distributors (Contracted/Managed Supply) (AFAIAAAF)

Keywords

• Foodservice distribution
• Broadline food distribution
• Restaurant supply
• Frozen foods distribution
• Janitorial supplies distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Youngstown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Foodservice Product Distribution: Revenue generated from distributing a full line of foodservice products including frozen foods, canned and dry foods, produce, dairy products, meats, beverages, paper/plastic products, and janitorial supplies to restaurants and foodservice operators.
2. Janitorial and Cleaning Supplies: Distribution of janitorial products including Proctor & Gamble Institutional and Damon Industries products, as well as ware washing and machine service program through Alco partnership.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Kaleel Bros. is a family-owned broadline foodservice distributor that delivers a full line of food and non-food products — including frozen foods, canned and dry goods, produce, dairy, meats, beverages, paper/plastic disposables, and janitorial supplies — to restaurants and foodservice operators in the Midwest and Northeast United States. The company supports customers with a self-service online ordering system (kbiorder.com) and the Great Menus System menu management platform.

Product overview

Kaleel Bros. is a family-owned broadline foodservice distributor offering a comprehensive portfolio of food and non-food products to foodservice operators. The product portfolio centers on eight core food and supply categories: Fruits and Vegetables (reflecting the company's origins since 1933), Baked Goods, Dairy Products (including Smiths and Homemade brand ice cream), Meats, Canned & Dry Goods, Frozen Foods, Beverages, Disposable Products, and Janitorial Products. Beyond physical products, the company provides supporting services including an online ordering system and the Great Menus System for menu management and operator resources.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fruits and Vegetables Fresh fruits and vegetables distributed to foodservice operators, reflecting Kaleel Bros.'s origins in produce sales since 1933.
• Baked Goods Wide assortment of baked goods including bread, rolls, pizza crusts, and desserts such as cookies, pies, and cheesecakes, for foodservice operators.
• Dairy Products Dairy line including cheeses, milk products, butter, yogurt, Smiths brand ice cream, and Homemade brand ice cream, distributed to foodservice operators.
• Meats Full line of center-of-the-plate commodities including meat/pork, poultry, and seafood for foodservice operators.
• Canned & Dry Goods Pantry staples including pasta, pickles, condiments, canned fruits and vegetables, breading and batters, dressings, spices, sauces, bases, and mixes for foodservice operators.
• Frozen Foods Full line of frozen foods including meat/pork, poultry, seafood, shellfish, soups, appetizers, pasta, fruit, vegetables, desserts, prepared entrees, and frozen potatoes for foodservice operators.
• Beverages Wide beverage selection including coffee, tea, smoothie mixes, Pepsi and Coke products, Dr. Pepper, vitamin water, bottled water, and juices for foodservice operators.
• Disposable Products Broad range of foodservice disposables including aluminum products, cutlery, film, napkins, plates, and carryout packaging; custom printed packaging is available.
• Janitorial Products Full line of cleaning products including Proctor & Gamble Institutional and Damon Industries products, paired with the Alco ware washing and machine service program for foodservice operators.
• Online Ordering System Customer-facing online ordering platform at kbiorder.com that allows foodservice operators to browse products and place orders directly with Kaleel Bros.
• Great Menus System Menu management and Operator's Edge platform providing tips on improving profit margins, new menu ideas, customer traffic improvement, and cost-savings suggestions for independent foodservice operators.

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UniPro Foodservice, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAs a member of UniPro Foodservice, the nation's largest purchasing, marketing and operating services organization for independent foodservice distributors, Kaleel Bros. offers customers access to thousands of products manufactured exclusively for foodservice operators while maintaining local responsive service.
• AlcominorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartnership with Alco to provide ware washing and machine service program for customers.
• Procter & Gamble InstitutionalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKaleel Bros. carries a full line of Proctor & Gamble Institutional janitorial products for distribution to foodservice customers.
• Damon IndustriescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKaleel Bros. carries a full line of Damon Industries janitorial products for distribution to foodservice customers.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• MBM (McLane Foodservice): Broadline foodservice distributor serving independent restaurants and small chain operators across multiple regions of the U.S. Operates a similar multi-temperature broadline model targeting independent operators, directly comparable to Kaleel Bros.
• Labatt Food Service: Privately held broadline foodservice distributor serving independent restaurants and institutional customers across Texas and the Southwest. Comparable mid-sized private distributor model and broadline product assortment.
• Gordon Food Service: Family-owned broadline foodservice distributor serving independent restaurants and institutions across the Midwest and beyond. Highly comparable family ownership structure, broadline assortment, and route-based delivery model to Kaleel Bros.
• Ben E. Keith Foods: Privately held broadline foodservice distributor serving independent restaurants and chain accounts across multiple U.S. regions. Comparable broadline assortment, multi-temperature warehouse, and route-based delivery operations.
• Shamrock Foods Company: Family-owned broadline foodservice distributor and dairy producer serving restaurants, healthcare, and hospitality. Comparable family-run heritage, full-line broadline model, and independent-restaurant customer focus to Kaleel Bros.
• Cash-Wa Distributing: Family-owned broadline foodservice distributor serving independent restaurants, healthcare, and schools across the Midwest and Plains states. Closely comparable mid-sized, family-led broadline operator with similar customer mix to Kaleel Bros.

Broad incumbents

• Performance Foodservice: Broadline foodservice distribution division of Performance Food Group, serving independent restaurants, chain accounts, and institutions nationwide. Operates the same broadline, multi-temperature model as Kaleel Bros., with multi-region footprint.
• US Foods: Second-largest broadline foodservice distributor in the U.S., offering multi-category food and non-food products to independent and chain restaurants. Directly comparable product breadth and customer overlap with Kaleel, with national scale advantage.
• Sysco Corporation: Largest broadline foodservice distributor in North America, serving restaurants, healthcare, education, and hospitality with a full-line assortment. Comparable to Kaleel Bros. in core broadline distribution model and customer base, but operates at massive national scale.

Others

• UniPro Foodservice: National purchasing, marketing, and operating services cooperative of which Kaleel Bros. is a member. Not a direct competitor but a key partner that enables Kaleel's broadline economics and provides industry context for comparable distributors.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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