Stock Yards

What Stock Yards does

Stock Yards is a premium beef and pork brand established in 1894 and currently operated as an exclusive private-label brand owned by US Foods Holding Corp. (NYSE: USFD). The brand supplies fine-dining restaurants, bars & grills, hotels, and institutional caterers across the United States through US Foods' nationwide distribution network and the MOXe online ordering platform — Stock Yards does not sell directly and is not accessible outside the US Foods channel. The company's official footprint lists Medford, US, with a headcount band of 11-50, indicating a small dedicated brand team within the much larger US Foods organization rather than an independent operating company.

The product portfolio is structured around three quality tiers: USDA Prime beef (only 10-12% of processed cattle qualify), Stock Yards Angus® beef certified under the proprietary USDA G-22 Specification (limited to the upper 2/3 of Choice Angus), and USDA Choice beef. The brand has extended into adjacent formats via the Tender By Design® five-step frozen steak line (Top Sirloin, Strip Loin SKUs plus tempering accessories), grass-fed sliders, all-natural American Wagyu burgers, and whole-muscle subprimals through a Small Box program. Core technology consists of meat aging and trimming craft — there are no documented AI, software, or data components. Three registered trademarks (Stock Yards®, Stock Yards Angus®, Tender By Design®) anchor the brand identity, supplemented by the Stock Yards Menu Program (free promotional kits and branded marketing tools for operators) and the Stock Yards Collective sustainability-focused initiative.

The business model is straightforward B2B goods resale with no public pricing: Stock Yards-branded product is ordered by foodservice operators through US Foods, with quote-based pricing handled inside the US Foods relationship. Revenue mechanics, standalone unit economics, and P&L data are not disclosed because the brand is consolidated into US Foods' exclusive-brands portfolio rather than reported separately. Differentiation rests on heritage, the proprietary G-22 grade standard, and the bundled marketing/program support — not on technology or data assets.

Name

Stock Yards

Legal name

Stock Yards (US Foods exclusive brand)

Website

https://stockyards.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1894

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Stock Yards is a premium beef and pork brand, founded in 1894 and operating as an exclusive private label of US Foods (NYSE: USFD). It supplies USDA Prime, Stock Yards Angus® (USDA G-22 certified), and Tender By Design® frozen steaks to fine-dining restaurants and foodservice operators across the United States via US Foods' distribution network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Premium Foodservice Meat Supply

NAICS

Meat Processed from Carcasses (311612)

SIC

Meat Packing Plants (2011)

akta.pro primary industry

Beef Wholesale (Primal/Subprimal, Boxed Beef) (AFAIADAA)

Keywords

• Premium beef products
• Foodservice meat distribution
• USDA Prime beef
• Angus beef supplier
• Frozen steak products

Headquarters

HQ city

Medford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Premium Beef and Pork Sales: Stock Yards generates revenue through the sale of premium beef and pork products to foodservice establishments. Products are sold in various cuts including steaks, chops, and subprimal cuts.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Stock Yards is a premium beef and pork brand supplying steaks, chops, and subprimal cuts to America's fine dining restaurants, bars & grills, and resorts. The portfolio includes Stock Yards Angus Beef certified under the USDA G-22 Specification (limited to upper 2/3 Choice), USDA Prime beef (top 10-12% of cattle), USDA Choice beef, and the Tender By Design frozen steak line. Products are distributed exclusively through US Foods' nationwide network and ordered via the MOXe online platform.

Product overview

Stock Yards is a premium beef and pork brand portfolio sold through US Foods, featuring over 130 years of heritage. The core offering consists of Stock Yards Meats brand featuring premium steaks and chops, with a tiered quality structure including USDA Prime beef (top 10-12% marbling), Stock Yards Angus® Beef (USDA G-22 certified upper 2/3 Choice), and USDA Choice beef. The product portfolio includes the Tender By Design® frozen steak line with various cuts (Top Sirloin, Strip Loin) and accessories, plus fresh products like Grass Fed Sliders and All Natural American Wagyu Burger. Additional offerings include Whole Muscle Subprimals through the Small Box program, and the Stock Yards Menu Program for restaurant marketing support. The Stock Yards Collective represents sustainability-focused initiatives. All products are distributed exclusively through US Foods to foodservice operators.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Stock Yards Angus: Premium Angus beef certified by the USDA under the G-22 Specification, limited to upper 2/3 Choice Angus beef.
• Tender By Design
• Stock Yards Collective

Products and services

• Stock Yards Meats Premium beef and pork brand offering steaks and chops with over 130 years of heritage. Products feature exceptional meat selection, precise aging, and skillful trimming, serving fine dining restaurants, bars and grills, and professional chefs nationwide via US Foods distribution.
• Stock Yards Angus Beef Premium Angus beef certified by the USDA under the G-22 Specification, limited to upper 2/3 Choice Angus beef with specific marbling standards. A registered trademark product line exclusive to Stock Yards.
• USDA Prime Beef
• USDA Choice Beef
• Tender By Design
• Grass Fed Sliders
• All Natural American Wagyu Burger
• Whole Muscle Subprimals
• Stock Yards Menu Program
• Stock Yards Collective

Quantifiable outcome

• Only 10-12% of cattle processed qualify for USDA Prime distinction
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• US FoodscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStock Yards is an exclusive brand owned and distributed by US Foods. US Foods distributes Stock Yards premium beef and pork products through their nationwide distribution network to foodservice customers including fine dining restaurants, bars, and grills.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Sysco: Largest US foodservice distributor and direct competitor to US Foods (Stock Yards' exclusive channel). Competes for the same fine dining operators with its own portfolio of premium meat brands, shaping the competitive context for Stock Yards.
• Performance Food Group: Major US foodservice distributor competing head-to-head with US Foods and Sysco. Comparable foodservice distribution model targeting restaurants and institutional operators across the country, with its own premium meat brand offerings.
• Chef's Line: US Foods exclusive premium brand focused on chef-quality ingredients without artificial preservatives. Operates within the same exclusive brand portfolio targeting fine dining chefs with overlapping customer relationships.
• Patuxent Farms: Sister US Foods exclusive brand focused on poultry and pork. Operates within the same exclusive brands portfolio serving overlapping foodservice customers with complementary protein categories - a portfolio peer rather than direct beef competitor.

Emerging players

• Imperial Wagyu: Premium American Wagyu beef brand focused on foodservice operators. Comparable premium positioning and overlaps directly with Stock Yards' All Natural American Wagyu Burger product line.
• Omaha Steaks: Premium beef brand with strong DTC and foodservice presence. Comparable premium positioning though primarily consumer-direct - illustrates the alternative DTC channel Stock Yards does not have.

Direct peers

• Niman Ranch: Premium meats brand featuring naturally raised beef, pork, and lamb. Comparable premium positioning, chef-targeted distribution, and heritage-driven quality emphasis with overlapping fine dining customers.
• Creekstone Farms: Premium beef producer supplying Black Angus and other high-quality cuts to foodservice operators. Comparable premium positioning, quality specifications, and foodservice distribution model targeting the same chef-driven customer base.
• Certified Angus Beef: Premium Angus beef brand with USDA-style certification program serving foodservice operators nationwide. Closest comparable in premium beef positioning, chef-targeted distribution, and certification-led differentiation - directly competing with Stock Yards Angus for fine dining menu placement.
• Cattleman's Selection: Sister US Foods exclusive brand focused on quality beef and veal. Operates within the same US Foods exclusive brand platform targeting the same fine dining and foodservice customer base, competing for menu placement and shelf space inside US Foods.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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