R.W. Zant Co.

What R.W. Zant Co. does

R.W. Zant Co. is a Los Angeles-based foodservice redistribution wholesaler operating as a "distributor's distributor" on the West Coast. Founded in 1950, the company purchases, processes, and resells protein and food products to downstream foodservice distributors rather than directly to restaurants or institutions. Its core operations center on a USDA-certified processing facility at 1470 E Fourth St., Los Angeles, where it performs custom cuts and produces proprietary private-label lines including R-Dub (premium steaks) and Commodity Sales (poultry). The company also offers less-than-truckload (LTL) delivery capability, a service feature that lowers minimum order thresholds for its distributor customers and supports the redistribution model.

R.W. Zant operates as a subsidiary of Honor Foods, which is itself part of the Burris Logistics platform — a multi-region foodservice distribution group. Within that structure, Zant functions as the West Coast redistribution arm, leveraging its USDA certification and private-label brands to serve regional foodservice distributors. The go-to-market is sales-led, targeting B2B distributor accounts rather than end-restaurant operators. Participation in the UniPro Fall 2025 conference indicates engagement with foodservice technology and distribution ecosystem partners.

The company is privately held and does not disclose revenue, headcount, or transaction history. Its business model is fundamentally a value-added wholesale arbitrage: purchasing bulk protein and food products, adding processing (custom cuts) or branding (private label), and redistributing at margin to smaller distributors who lack direct access to processors or national supply chains. The 75+ year operating history and sustained private-label program suggest durable customer relationships, though the absence of financial disclosure limits deeper commercial assessment.

Name

R.W. Zant Co.

Legal name

R.W. Zant Co.

Website

https://rwzant.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

R.W. Zant Co. is a Los Angeles-based foodservice redistribution wholesaler serving West Coast foodservice distributors since 1950, offering USDA-certified custom cuts, private-label brands (R-Dub, Commodity Sales), and less-than-truckload delivery as a subsidiary of Honor Foods / Burris Logistics.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Foodservice Redistribution

NAICS

Poultry and Poultry Product Merchant Wholesalers (424440), Fish and Seafood Merchant Wholesalers (42446)

SIC

Wholesale-Groceries, General Line (5141)

akta.pro primary industry

Private-Label / Own-Brand Broadline Distributors (AFAIAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Specialty & Gourmet Foods Wholesale Distribution (CRAOAAAI)

Keywords

• Foodservice redistribution
• Protein distribution
• Private label meat
• Custom meat cutting
• Less-than-truckload delivery

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Foodservice Protein Redistribution: R.W. Zant generates revenue as a foodservice redistributor, supplying protein products (beef, pork, poultry, seafood, turkey) and other food products to foodservice distributors. The company acts as an intermediary between vendors and distributors, offering custom cuts, private label products (R-Dub, Commodity Sales), and flexible delivery options including less-than-truckload shipments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

R.W. Zant is a foodservice redistribution company that supplies protein products (beef, pork, poultry, seafood, turkey) and complementary food items (dairy, deli, grocery) to foodservice distributors across the West Coast. The company operates a USDA Certified/Inspected facility to produce two private label brands — R-Dub premium steaks and Commodity Sales premium poultry — and offers custom cuts, 24-hour turnaround on private label orders, and less-than-truckload deliveries with short lead times.

Product overview

R.W. Zant is a foodservice redistribution business and part of Honor Foods, offering a portfolio of private label meat products. The company operates two main private label brands: R-Dub (Hand Crafted Premium Steaks offering select cuts, custom portions, and private label opportunities) and Commodity Sales (hand carved premium poultry products). Both brands operate from USDA Inspected Facilities. The core redistribution service bridges vendors and distributors in the greater Los Angeles, CA area and West Coast regions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• R-Dub: Hand Crafted Premium Steaks offering select cuts, custom portions, and private label opportunities out of a USDA Inspected Facility.
• Commodity Sales

Products and services

• R-Dub

Quantifiable outcome

• 24-hour turnaround for custom-cut steaks and private label orders

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Honor FoodscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerR.W. Zant is a subsidiary of Honor Foods, a Burris Logistics Company. Honor Foods provides the parent company infrastructure and network for the redistribution business, enabling R.W. Zant to operate as part of a larger foodservice distribution ecosystem.
• Burris LogisticsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUltimate parent company of Honor Foods and R.W. Zant. Burris Logistics owns the Honor Foods subsidiary which in turn owns R.W. Zant.
• UniProminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniPro is a foodservice distribution organization. Honor Foods and R.W. Zant participated in the UniPro Fall 2025 conference in Nashville, connecting with over 1,500 attendees to discuss flexible redistribution solutions and economic challenges.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• DOT Foods: DOT Foods is the largest foodservice redistributor in the U.S., bridging manufacturers and foodservice distributors through LTL delivery and broadline assortment. It is the most direct analog to R.W. Zant's 'distributor's distributor' business model across protein and grocery categories.
• Honor Foods: Honor Foods is R.W. Zant's immediate parent and sister subsidiary under Burris Logistics, operating the same foodservice redistribution model on the East Coast with similar protein, dairy, deli, and grocery categories. Directly comparable in business model, customer type, and GTM.

Broad incumbents

• Sysco: Sysco is the largest broadline foodservice distributor in North America, distributing protein, dairy, and grocery to restaurants and institutional buyers. It overlaps with R.W. Zant on protein distribution but sells direct to operators rather than redistributing to mid-market distributors.
• US Foods: US Foods is a national broadline foodservice distributor with protein, dairy, and specialty private label brands (e.g., Stock Yards). Comparable on protein distribution and private label execution but operates as a direct-to-operator broadliner rather than a redistributor.
• Gordon Food Service: Gordon Food Service is a large broadline foodservice distributor serving restaurants, schools, and healthcare operators across the U.S. and Canada. Comparable on protein and broadline distribution but serves end operators, not primarily a redistributor.
• Reinhart Foodservice: Reinhart Foodservice is a broadline foodservice distributor serving the Midwest and beyond with protein, dairy, and grocery. Comparable on broadline distribution and private label but operates as a direct-to-operator broadliner rather than a redistributor model like R.W. Zant.

Regional players

• Shamrock Foods Company: Shamrock Foods is a regional broadline foodservice distributor concentrated in the Western U.S., with its own dairy, produce, and protein capabilities. Comparable on protein distribution and Western footprint but operates as a direct broadliner rather than a redistributor.
• Ben E. Keith Company: Ben E. Keith is a broadline foodservice distributor serving the South and Southwest U.S. with foodservice and beverage divisions. Comparable on broadline protein/grocery distribution in the Western/Southwestern U.S., but operates direct-to-operator rather than as a redistributor.
• Cheney Brothers: Cheney Brothers is a regional broadline foodservice distributor serving the Southeastern U.S. from a Florida HQ, distributing protein, dairy, and specialty foods. Comparable on protein distribution and broadline assortment but is a direct broadliner, not a redistributor.
• Imperial Dade: Imperial Dade is one of the largest foodservice and janitorial redistributors in North America, with a multi-category assortment and broad geographic coverage. Comparable to R.W. Zant on the redistribution intermediary model and broadline protein/produce categories, though Imperial Dade's footprint is national.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/r-w-zant-co
• Instagraminstagram.com/honor_foods

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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