ROSEMONT, IL - June 12, 2006, Reinhart FoodService, L.L.C. announced an agreement to
acquire Burlington Foodservice Company (BFC), Northern New England's largest, locally
owned, independent, broadline foodservice distributor. BFC currently employs over 130
people and is projected to exceed $75m in sales for CY 2006. Reinhart FoodService is a
member of Reyes Holdings, L.L.C.'s food and beverage distribution company portfolio.
Jude Reyes, Co-Chairman of Reyes Holdings said, "We are very pleased to add Burlington
Foodservice Company to the Reinhart family. BFC's reputation for second-to-none customer
service coupled with a long history of independent family ownership will make for an easy
cultural fit." Mark Drazkowski, Reinhart FoodService President and Chief Executive Officer
said, "We intend to help the Burlington Foodservice management team build upon their
strong reputation of reliability and integrity in distributing fresh produce, meat, fish, dry
groceries and restaurant supplies and equipment across northern New England."
"BFC will continue to offer our valued customers the very best service and will remain an
independent family owned business. With the depth of resources available from Reinhart,
we will enhance our brand offerings and improve technology to strengthen our customer
relationships", said BFC President, Chris Kurek. Bob Cooper, Owner and CEO of BFC, said
"This is a great opportunity for our employees and customers. BFC will remain a family
owned, locally operated foodservice distribution company. This will provide a strong
independent alternative for our customers versus the publicly held companies, and provide
employment for our employees".
Headquartered in La Crosse, Wisconsin, Reinhart FoodService offers its customers a broad
inventory of products - from fresh produce, meat and seafood to beverage and chemical
dispensing equipment as well as the best national brands.
