Strategic Supply Chain Partners

What Strategic Supply Chain Partners does

Strategic Supply Chain Partners (SSCP Partners LLC) is a privately held, contingency-based foodservice supply chain advisory firm headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, with additional regional offices in Houston, Dallas, Atlanta, Birmingham, and Orlando. The firm serves small-to-mid-size restaurant companies, casino food and beverage operations, and hotel hospitality F&B departments that lack the institutional knowledge or negotiating leverage to access procurement savings typically reserved for large national chains. Its core proposition is a fully managed, on-site or off-site supply chain function delivered as an alternative to an internal supply organization or purchasing co-op, with the firm paid solely from documented client savings — no savings, no fee.

SSCP's service portfolio spans distributor relationship management, manufacturer direct-negotiated volume pricing, Master Distribution Agreement renegotiation, business planning and analytics, and a Preferred Partnership Program aggregating third-party service providers (tax mitigation, equipment financing, beverage strategy, glassware, payment processing). Its procurement methodology centers on a net-price analysis approach that starts from actual net cost rather than list price, applying every contracted deviation, allowance, and rebate before comparing distributor bids; SKU-level line-item reconciliation across distributor catalogs using tiered matching logic; auditable workbooks that trace every figure back to raw data; and commodity adjustments grounded in public benchmarks including BLS Producer Price Index, USDA market reports, federal dairy pricing, and global commodity benchmarks. Operational extensions include menu development, recipe database support, employee and management training, and new-store opening assistance.

The firm operates a direct enterprise field sales motion in which prospects receive a no-cost purchasing and supply chain analysis as lead generation, with engagement shifting to multi-year contingency contracts post-savings verification. It claims 140+ years of collective team experience spanning prior executive roles at TGI Fridays, PF Chang's, Golden Corral, Compass Group, ARBCO, and Yum Brands-affiliated chains, with cumulative career procurement volume exceeding $35 billion across 8,000+ restaurant locations, including international operations in Taiwan, Korea, Japan, Australia, Mexico, Iceland, and the United Kingdom. The company is founder/partner-owned with no disclosed external institutional investment.

Name

Strategic Supply Chain Partners

Legal name

SSCP Partners LLC

Website

https://ssc.partners

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Strategic Supply Chain Partners is a contingency-based foodservice supply chain advisory firm that manages procurement and Master Distribution Agreement renegotiation for small-to-mid-size restaurant operators, casino F&B, and hospitality clients. It is paid solely from documented client savings, with no upfront fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

New Orleans

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Contingency-Based Savings Fees: SSCP is directly paid out of the savings generated for the client. If they don't save money, they don't get paid. This creates a fiduciary responsibility where both client and SSCP benefit from identified savings. Revenue is tied directly to measurable cost reductions achieved.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

SSCP provides a fully-managed, on-site and off-site supply chain function for restaurant and hospitality operators as an alternative to an internal supply organization or co-op. Core offerings include distributor management, manufacturer partnership negotiations, Master Distribution Agreement renegotiation, business planning and analytics, RFP/procurement programs with net-price analysis, and industry-knowledge consulting on restaurant operations. The firm is paid on contingency — only when measurable savings are generated — and serves small-to-midsize restaurant companies, casino F&B operations, and hotel F&B departments.

Product overview

Strategic Supply Chain Partners (SSCP) offers a fully-managed supply chain function as an alternative to internal supply organizations or co-ops for restaurant companies. The core offering consists of distributor management, manufacturer partnerships, and Master Distribution Agreement renegotiation services. SSCP operates on a contingency basis—paid directly from client savings rather than upfront fees. The product portfolio includes Business Planning and Analytics for cost reduction, Preferred Partnership Program connecting clients to cost-saving providers, Industry Knowledge Consulting for operational support, Menu Development and Recipe Database services, and a strategic RFP and Procurement Program using net-price analysis and SKU-level item matching. The company has over 140 years of collective foodservice experience and manages procurement for over 8,000 restaurant locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Distributor Management Monitors distributor inventory levels and manages distributor relationships and expectations surrounding service levels, deliveries, pricing protection, and contract verification for restaurant operators.
• Manufacturer Partnerships Expands supplier partnerships and negotiates volume pricing directly with manufacturers to secure the best possible prices for clients.
• Master Distribution Agreement Services Re-negotiates existing Master Distribution Agreements using in-depth understanding of supply chain logistics to uncover and negotiate away hidden expenses in typical MDAs dictated to small and mid-level operators.
• Business Planning and Analytics Analyzes purchasing data and taps into SSCP resources to reduce costs and maximize savings, including guidance on risk management, succession planning, food cost control, and operations.
• Preferred Partnership Program Provides restaurant owners and operators direct access to cost-saving providers including import/export sourcing, tax mitigation, telecommunications, equipment suppliers, beverage services, and other hospitality vendors.
• Industry Knowledge Consulting Restaurant operations experience covering day-to-day guest interaction, administrative functions, employee and management training, new store openings, and operations support.
• RFP and Procurement Program Strategic, data-driven procurement program built and validated around actual SKU usage. Delivers auditable deliverables for multi-year supplier commitments with net-price analysis and item matching across distributors.
• Menu Development and Recipe Database Custom menu development analyzing local ingredients, guest demographics, and brand story, including dish popularity analysis, price costing, and product cross-utilization.

Quantifiable outcome

• 7-10% savings on cost of goods typically achieved
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers26 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• SIR LimitedminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerImport/Export, Sourcing, Engineering, Logistics partner specializing in acquiring hard to find products for domestic or international businesses. Steven Chan serves as Senior Vice President. Contact: (561) 577-8448.
• MonetaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTax Mitigation and telecommunications, Cloud & IT expense management solutions. Provides federal, state, and local tax credits, incentives, and corporate cost reduction. Daniel Covell, Managing Partner, (609) 200-6026.
• Progressive Specialty Glass CompanyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLeading supplier of customized glass, plastic, and ceramic drinkware. Founded in 1977 on 'Buy a Drink – Keep the Glass' program principles. Dean Roscow, Owner, (860) 41-9980.
• iSpice FoodsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLeading importer, processor and supplier of quality herbs and spices from around the world. 30+ years as leaders on the global seasoning stage supplying to the food industry. Chuck McDuffie, SVP-Foodservice, (850) 450-5490.
• TriMark USAminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFood service solutions provider with Design, Equipment, Supplies support and execution. Kitchen designs for streamlined workflow. Shane Milling, CFSP, VP Sales Southern Region, (404) 484-1098.
• Commer Beverage ConsultingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional beverage services to restaurants, hotels, casinos, and suppliers since 2001. Specializes in developing beverage strategies that drive sales and profits. David Commer, Owner, (214) 476-6630.
• HeartlandminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorComplete technology solution for growing small businesses including financial technology, payment processing, employee management, and customer engagement. Over 750,000 customers. Ed Lablanc, (678) 332-9797.
• Navitas CreditminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEquipment financing for buyers and sellers with innovative technologies and creative payment programs. Pamela Hewett, Senior Finance Specialist, (877) 628-4827.
• Workwear OutfittersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWorld's workwear authority and leading supplier of innovative work apparel and footwear. Based in Nashville, Tennessee. Over 5,800 employees globally. Terry Lena, Regional Business Dev. Manager, (720) 244-4972.
• Durbin Consulting GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBeverage marketing and strategy firm with 50+ years combined experience. Brings deep expertise and strategic approach to complex problems. Matt Durbin, (214) 507-1590.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Entegra: Group purchasing organization for foodservice operators, part of Sodexo. Competes with SSCP on the same procurement mandate for restaurants but operates on a GPO/membership model with supplier rebates rather than SSCP's contingency, operator-paid, independence-first model.
• FoodBuy: Procurement services subsidiary of Compass Group that manages foodservice supply agreements for a large operator base. Comparable function (foodservice procurement at scale) but operated as part of a much larger foodservice conglomerate with GPO-style supplier relationships, contrasting SSCP's independent-operator-only model.
• Avendra: Procurement services provider for the hospitality industry, serving hotels, resorts, and casinos with contract negotiation and supply chain management. Highly comparable in target segments (hospitality F&B) and service offering, but operates at significantly greater scale and with broader procurement scope than SSCP.

Direct peers

• Procurement Plus: Foodservice procurement consulting firm serving restaurant operators with cost-reduction and distributor management services. Closest direct peer in business model and target customer base, operating with similar contingency/savings-aligned engagements for small and mid-sized restaurant groups.
• Buyers Edge Platform: Software-enabled procurement platform purpose-built for the foodservice industry, aggregating purchasing data across operators and competing directly with SSCP for restaurant procurement mandates. Closest functional analog in technology-enabled form, serving the same small/mid-market restaurant segment SSCP targets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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