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The Chef's Warehouse Inc. (NASDAQ: CHEF) is a premier specialty food distributor catering to high-end chefs and culinary professionals for over 30 years. With a robust presence in major metropolitan areas across the United States, Canada, and the Middle East, the company sources and supplies fine food products to top-tier restaurants, hotels, caterers, gourmet stores, culinary schools, and casinos.

The company's extensive product portfolio includes a variety of imported and locally sourced specialty foods such as artisan charcuterie, specialty cheeses, oils, vinegars, hormone-free protein, truffles, caviar, and chocolate, meeting the stringent standards of elite chefs. The Chef's Warehouse operates through a single reporting segment called Food Product Distribution, primarily serving the East, Midwest, and West coasts of the U.S.

In recent financial updates, the company reported strong year-over-year organic revenue growth and adjusted EBITDA in the second quarter of 2023, despite challenges like volatile weather conditions and protein category fluctuations. The third quarter of 2023 saw sequential improvements in business activity, driven by strong growth in customer acquisition and volume growth. The fourth quarter of 2023 showcased increased operating income and higher gross profit margins.

Moreover, the company has entered into a Cooperation Agreement with Legion Partners Asset Management, LLC, signaling a strategic move towards enhancing its operational and financial performance. As part of this agreement, three new independent directors have been appointed to the Board, bringing valuable expertise from various industries.

As of early 2024, The Chef’s Warehouse continued its strong performance with first-quarter results indicating steady revenue growth and sustained customer demand. The company remains focused on delivering high-quality products and exceptional service to its diverse clientele, leveraging its flexible distribution platform for continued growth and success.

Contact: Investor Relations, Jim Leddy, CFO, (718) 684-8415

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FAQ

What is The Chef's Warehouse Inc.?

The Chef's Warehouse Inc. is a specialty food distributor offering high-quality, imported and domestic food products to top-tier restaurants, hotels, caterers, and gourmet stores across North America.

Where does The Chef's Warehouse operate?

The Chef's Warehouse operates in major metropolitan areas across the United States, Canada, and the Middle East.

What products does The Chef's Warehouse offer?

The company offers a wide range of specialty food products, including artisan charcuterie, specialty cheeses, oils, vinegars, hormone-free protein, truffles, caviar, and chocolate.

What recent financial performance highlights can be shared?

In 2023, The Chef's Warehouse reported strong year-over-year organic revenue growth and adjusted EBITDA. The company also saw improvements in business activity and gross profit margins in subsequent quarters.

What is the Cooperation Agreement with Legion Partners?

The Cooperation Agreement involves appointing three new independent directors to enhance the company's operational and financial performance, with a focus on improving adjusted EBITDA margins and shareholder value.

How did The Chef's Warehouse perform in the first quarter of 2024?

In the first quarter of 2024, The Chef's Warehouse showed strong new customer and placement growth, with operating income increasing compared to the same period in 2023.

Who are the new directors appointed under the Cooperation Agreement?

The new directors are Richard N. Peretz, former CFO of UPS; Wendy M. Weinstein, Chief Marketing Officer at W2K Consulting; and Lester Owens, former head of Operations at Wells Fargo.

What is the focus of The Chef's Warehouse moving forward?

The company focuses on delivering high-quality products, expanding its customer base, and leveraging its flexible distribution platform for sustained growth.

What is the investor contact information for The Chef's Warehouse?

For investor relations, you can contact Jim Leddy, CFO, at (718) 684-8415.

How many products does The Chef's Warehouse distribute?

The company distributes over 70,000 products to more than 44,000 customer locations.

The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc.

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