McCormack Distributing

What McCormack Distributing does

McCormack Distributing Co. is a privately held regional distributor and full-service provider of commercial foodservice equipment, founded in 1955 and headquartered in Le Mars, Iowa. The company holds exclusive distribution rights across Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota, and Northern Wyoming for premier manufacturer brands including Taylor Company (soft serve machines, grills, frozen beverage dispensers), Broaster (pressure fryers, smokers), Icetro (ice machines), Emery Thompson (batch freezers), and Flavor Burst (flavor injection systems). Its product portfolio spans both 'cold side' equipment (soft serve, frozen beverages, ice machines, slush) and 'hot side' cooking equipment (grills, fryers, combi ovens), supplemented by consumables including Itaberco mixes, Dole Whip, Frostline, Blackbird craft cocktail syrups, and Stera-Sheen cleaning products.

The company generates revenue through four intertwined streams: equipment sales (hardware), 24/7 service and repair contracts (professional services), parts sales backed by a $1.5M+ spare parts inventory replenished daily, and consumable supply sales including an Autoship quarterly delivery program. Its competitive position rests on factory-authorized warranty service provider status for multiple equipment lines, Taylor Company factory-certified technicians with refrigeration credentials, and a digital dispatch system coordinating fully stocked service vehicles across the territory. Go-to-market is executed through a regional field sales team (one rep per territory) plus inside sales via a main phone line, supported by annual Open House events at five locations and a free Test Kitchen facility for customer demonstrations. The company employs 51-100 people and serves a horizontal base of restaurants, cafes, convenience stores, ice cream shops, and general foodservice operators.

Name

McCormack Distributing

Legal name

McCormack Distributing Co.

Website

https://mccormackdistributing.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1955

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Foodservice Equipment Distribution

NAICS

Refrigeration Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423740)

SIC

Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580), Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040)

akta.pro primary industry

Restaurant & Commercial Kitchen Equipment Wholesale (AFAIALAB)

Keywords

• Commercial foodservice equipment
• Foodservice equipment distribution
• Equipment service and repair
• Soft serve machines
• Commercial kitchen equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Le Mars

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sales of commercial food service equipment including soft serve machines, grills, fryers, ice machines, and specialty equipment from manufacturer partners.
2. Service and Repair: 24/7 on-call repair services, preventative maintenance, equipment refurbishing, complete rebuilds, and extended service contracts for food service equipment.
3. Parts Sales: Sale of genuine OEM replacement parts with daily replenishment, local parts availability, and Autoship program for quarterly delivery.
4. Consumables and Supplies: Sale of soft serve mixes, flavor compounds, marinades, coatings, seasonings, cooking oils, cleaning products, and cocktail syrups.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

McCormack Distributing is an exclusive regional distributor and full-service provider of commercial food service equipment serving Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota, and Northern Wyoming. The company sells and rents commercial kitchen equipment across cold-side (soft serve, frozen beverage, ice, slush) and hot-side (grills, fryers, smokers, ovens) categories from manufacturer partners including Taylor, Broaster, Icetro, Emery Thompson, Flavor Burst, Bluezone, and Concordia. It also provides 24/7 factory-certified equipment service and repair, genuine OEM parts, preventative maintenance, training, and consumable supplies (mixes, syrups, cleaners).

Product overview

McCormack Distributing is a premier full-service provider and exclusive distributor of commercial food service equipment serving Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota, and Northern Wyoming. The company operates as a one-stop shop offering equipment sales across multiple categories including soft serve ice cream machines, grills, custard and batch freezers, shake machines, slush machines, frozen cocktail equipment, smoothie equipment, Broaster pressure fryers and smokers, ice machines, air purification systems, and coffee equipment. They distribute and service equipment from major brands including Taylor Company, Icetro, Broaster, Flavor Burst, Emery Thompson, Bluezone by Middleby, and Concordia Coffee. Beyond equipment sales, McCormack provides comprehensive service offerings including 24/7 repair services, preventative maintenance, equipment refurbishing, and training programs through their Taylor Company factory-certified technicians. The company also operates a free test kitchen facility for customer experimentation and training. Additionally, McCormack supplies a range of consumable products including soft serve mixes (Itaberco, Frostline, Dole), frozen cocktail syrups (Blackbird), flavor syrups (Flavor Burst), cleaning and sanitation products (Stera-Sheen), and Broaster branded food products including marinades, coatings, and seasonings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Soft Serve Ice Cream Machines Commercial soft serve ice cream machines for foodservice operators producing soft-serve frozen desserts, distributed from manufacturer partners including Taylor and Icetro.
• Commercial Grills Commercial double-sided grills and flat grills for foodservice operations, distributed from Taylor and other manufacturer partners.
• Custard and Batch Freezers Batch freezers for producing ice cream, gelato, sorbet, and frozen custard, distributed from Taylor and Emery Thompson manufacturer partners.
• Shake Machines Commercial shake machines for producing frozen shakes in foodservice operations.
• Slush Machines Frozen beverage and slush machines for producing frozen drinks, distributed from Taylor and Icetro manufacturer partners.
• Frozen Cocktail Equipment Frozen cocktail dispensers for creating craft frozen cocktails in foodservice and bar operations.
• Smoothie Equipment Commercial smoothie blenders and dispensers for foodservice operations.
• Broaster Pressure Fryers, Smokers, and Ventless Fryers Pressure fryers, ventless fryers, and pressure smokers including Broaster, Instant Burger, and Smokaroma brands for QSR and fried chicken operations.
• Commercial Ice Machines Commercial ice machines and ice dispensers distributed from Icetro and other manufacturer partners.
• Bluezone Air Purification Systems UV-C air purification and food preservation systems by Bluezone by Middleby for indoor air quality and food freshness in foodservice operations.
• Flavor Burst Flavor Infusion System Flavor infusion add-on system for soft serve machines that adds 4, 8, or 16 different flavors to soft serve, frozen beverages, or frozen carbonated drinks without requiring additional freezers.
• Ice Machine Rental Program Rental program for ice machines providing foodservice operators with temporary or flexible equipment solutions.
• Concordia Coffee Equipment Commercial coffee brewing and dispensing equipment from Concordia Coffee for foodservice operations.
• Equipment Service and Repair 24/7 on-call repair services with Taylor Company factory-certified technicians, refrigeration certified, offering emergency service, telephone troubleshooting, and on-site repairs with fully stocked service vehicles.
• OEM Parts Department Factory-trained parts department with over $1.5 million in spare parts and thousands of SKUs, available for shipping or local pickup.
• Preventative Maintenance Programs Annual preventative maintenance programs including OEM part installation, product temperature setting, and staff training for foodservice operators.
• Autoship Parts Program Quarterly automatic parts delivery program for essential replacement parts to keep foodservice equipment operational.
• Equipment Refurbishing and Rebuilds Equipment refurbishing and complete rebuild services using genuine OEM parts to extend equipment life for foodservice operators.
• Test Kitchen Facility Free test kitchen facility for customers to test equipment and experiment with recipes using the latest innovations.
• Itaberco Premium Soft Serve Mix Italian-style craft frozen dessert mixes including dairy-free, custard, frozen yogurt, gelato, and sorbet mixes, plus 64 flavor compounds for foodservice operators.
• Frostline Frozen Treat Mixes Soft serve mix in various flavors including vanilla, chocolate, salted caramel, birthday cake, cotton candy, and pumpkin spice, with lactose-free, gluten-free, kosher, and low-fat options.
• Dole Soft Serve Mix Low-fat, dairy-free, and gluten-free soft serve mix featuring Dole Whip with 10 flavors including pineapple, watermelon, raspberry, strawberry, mango, lemon, orange, lime, cherry, and pomegranate.
• Cool Chiller Mix and Syrups Soft serve and shake mix in vanilla and chocolate, plus sweet water slush flavors and cocktail mixes for frozen beverages.
• Blackbird Craft Frozen Cocktail Mixes Concentrated cocktail syrups using premium, organic, and natural ingredients for frozen craft cocktails including margarita, mojito, frosé, pina colada, and more.
• Genuine Broaster Chicken Products Marinades, coatings, seasonings, and cooking oils including Chickite Marinade, Slo-Bro Coating, Crispy Breading, and Broaster Foods Cooking Oil for fried foods operators.
• Stera-Sheen Cleaners Food service equipment sanitizers including Stera-Sheen Green Label (3-in-1 cleaner, sanitizer, milkstone remover) and Stera-Sheen Grill Cleaner for hot surface cleaning.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $1.5 million in spare parts inventory with thousands of SKUs ensures minimal downtime
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Taylor CompanycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMcCormack Distributing is an authorized distributor of Taylor Company commercial food service equipment including soft serve machines, grills, frozen beverage dispensers, and batch freezers. All McCormack technicians are Taylor Company factory-certified.
• BroastercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Broaster pressure fryers, smokers, and related equipment including the Instant Burger system. Also provides access to Broaster's trademark food programs and Genuine Broaster Chicken products.
• IcetrocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Icetro ice machines, soft serve machines, slush machines, and ice/water dispensers.
• Emery ThompsoncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Emery Thompson batch ice cream freezers, serving ice cream shops, gelato makers, and commercial kitchens worldwide.
• Flavor BurstcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Flavor Burst flavor injection systems that add 4, 8, or 16 different flavors to soft serve and frozen beverages without requiring additional freezers.
• Bluezone (by Middleby)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Bluezone UV-C air purification and food preservation systems, including various mounting options and capacity models.
• Concordia CoffeeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Concordia coffee equipment and solutions.
• Hydra RinseminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Hydra Rinse bottle wash systems for ice machines and food service equipment.
• ItabercocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Itaberco premium soft serve mix and flavor compounds including dairy-free, vanilla, chocolate, gelato mixes, and 64+ flavor compounds.
• DolecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Dole Whip soft serve mix - low-fat, dairy-free, and gluten-free frozen dessert available in 10 flavors.
• FrostlinecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Frostline frozen treat dry mixes including vanilla, chocolate, salted caramel, and various flavored options.
• BlackbirdminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Blackbird craft frozen cocktail mixes - concentrated syrups using premium, organic, and natural ingredients.
• Purdy Products (Stera-Sheen)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Stera-Sheen cleaning products including Green Label (cleaner/sanitizer/milkstone remover) and Grill Cleaner.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Restaurant Depot: Cash-and-carry foodservice equipment and supplies retailer owned by Jetro/CRC. Competes with McCormack on equipment sales (especially to smaller operators), but offers a fundamentally different (self-service, no service/parts) go-to-market.
• The Middleby Corporation: Global leader in commercial foodservice equipment manufacturing with portfolio of brands (including Bluezone, which McCormack distributes). Indirect competitor and supplier; relevant as both a counterparty risk and as a benchmark for the value McCormack's distribution franchise captures.

Direct peers

• Tundra Restaurant Supply: Online-focused foodservice equipment and supplies retailer serving restaurants, bars, and schools nationwide. Comparable product mix and customer base, with a digital-first model that contrasts with McCormack's field-sales approach.
• Central Restaurant Products: Indianapolis-based foodservice equipment and smallwares supplier serving restaurants and foodservice operators across the Midwest. Direct peer in product mix (commercial kitchen equipment, ice machines, refrigeration) and customer base, with stronger e-commerce orientation.
• Boelter Companies: Midwest-based foodservice equipment and supplies distributor with strong manufacturer relationships and design/build services. Directly comparable as a regional full-service equipment + supplies distributor with field sales and service operations.
• Edward Don & Company: One of the largest U.S. foodservice equipment, supplies, and furniture distributors, with national reach. Comparable business model (distributor + service + parts) but at significantly larger scale; useful reference for what McCormack's expansion path could look like.
• Bargreen Ellingson: Pacific Northwest regional distributor of foodservice equipment, supplies, and furniture with design and installation services. Comparable business model and customer base, but operates in a different geography (Washington, Oregon, California) rather than competing directly with McCormack's Midwest footprint.
• KaTom Restaurant Supply: Tennessee-based restaurant equipment and supplies distributor with national e-commerce reach. Comparable in product categories carried (commercial kitchen equipment, refrigeration, ice machines) and broad-line distribution model, though differentiated by digital-first go-to-market.
• Stafford-Smith Inc. Regional foodservice equipment and supplies distributor headquartered in Michigan serving the Midwest. Highly comparable to McCormack in business model (exclusive manufacturer distributor, equipment + service + parts), geographic focus, and target customers.

Others

• Hoshizaki America: Manufacturer of commercial ice machines, refrigeration, and dispensers that competes with several brands McCormack distributes (Taylor, Icetro). Relevant as a manufacturer-side competitor that could shift from distributor-supported to direct-to-customer sales.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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