[SCHEDULE 13G/A] Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. Amended Passive Investment Disclosure
Wellington reports 8.26% stake in The Chefs' Warehouse
Wellington Management Group LLP filed an amendment to a Schedule 13G reporting shared voting and dispositive authority over 3,369,602 shares of The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. common stock.
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Wellington Management Group LLP filed an amendment to a Schedule 13G reporting shared voting and dispositive authority over 3,369,602 shares of The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. common stock. The filing lists shared voting power 1,927,396 and states beneficial ownership of 8.26% of the class.
The filing attributes ownership to multiple Wellington entities and investment advisers and is signed by Matthew Revell as Compliance Manager.
Insights
Large passive stake disclosed across Wellington entities; no change-of-control language.
The amendment reports 3,369,602 shares of shared dispositive power and 1,927,396 shares of shared voting power, representing 8.26% of the class. The stake is held through multiple Wellington holding companies and advisers, indicating pooled client ownership rather than a single controlling holder.
Future filings could show shifts if any Wellington adviser rebalances client portfolios; timing and cash‑flow treatment are not specified in the excerpt.
Amendment clarifies ownership structure and parent/subsidiary relationships.
The filing enumerates parent and adviser entities (e.g., Wellington Group Holdings LLP, Wellington Investment Advisers) and states record ownership is held by clients of the advisers. It follows Schedule 13G disclosure conventions for institutional investors.
Signatures by a Compliance Manager are included; the filing does not state any additional voting arrangements or special rights.
Key Figures
Shared dispositive power:3,369,602 sharesShared voting power:1,927,396 sharesPercent of class:8.26%+1 more
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Shared dispositive power3,369,602 sharesreported in filing cover responses
Shared voting power1,927,396 sharesreported in filing cover responses
A Schedule 13G/A is an amended public filing with the U.S. securities regulator that updates a previous Schedule 13G, disclosing when an individual or group holds a substantial (typically over 5%) stake in a company and is claiming a passive, non‑controlling intent. Investors monitor these updates because rising or falling holdings can signal changing confidence, potential future moves, or shifts in voting power — like watching a public ledger where large shareholders quietly adjust their positions.
Shared Dispositive Powerfinancial
"Shared Dispositive Power 3,369,602.00"
Beneficially ownedregulatory
"Amount beneficially owned: See the responses to Item 9"
Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.
Investment Adviser (IA)regulatory
"Wellington Management Company LLP - IA"
An investment adviser (IA) is a person or firm that provides personalized guidance on buying, selling, or holding investments and often manages client portfolios for a fee. Investors should care because an IA has a legal duty to act in the client's best interest—think of them as a navigator who plans and steers your financial journey—so their advice, fee structure and potential conflicts can directly affect returns and financial risk.
FAQ
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What stake does Wellington report in CHEF?
Wellington reports shared dispositive power over 3,369,602 shares, representing 8.26% of The Chefs' Warehouse common stock. The filing attributes voting and dispositive authority to multiple Wellington entities rather than a single record holder.
Which Wellington entities are named in the Schedule 13G/A?
The filing lists Wellington Management Group LLP, Wellington Group Holdings LLP, Wellington Investment Advisors Holdings LLP, and Wellington Management Company LLP. It also references several Wellington investment adviser subsidiaries as the record owners for clients.
Does the filing indicate sole voting or dispositive power?
No. The filing shows 0 sole voting and dispositive power and reports shared voting power 1,927,396 and shared dispositive power 3,369,602, indicating collective authority across Wellington entities.
Are the shares owned directly by Wellington or its clients?
The disclosure states the securities are owned of record by clients of the Wellington investment advisers and controlled directly or indirectly by the Wellington holding and adviser entities; client-level owners are not identified beyond that structure.
What identifier is used for The Chefs' Warehouse stock in the filing?
The filing lists the CUSIP for The Chefs' Warehouse common stock as 163086101 on the cover information accompanying the Schedule 13G/A.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
(Amendment No. 2)
The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc.
(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock
(Title of Class of Securities)
163086101
(CUSIP Number)
03/31/2026
(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)
Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
Rule 13d-1(b)
Rule 13d-1(c)
Rule 13d-1(d)
schemaVersion:
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
163086101
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Wellington Management Group LLP
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
MASSACHUSETTS
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
1,927,396.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
3,369,602.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
3,369,602.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
8.3 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
163086101
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Wellington Group Holdings LLP
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
1,927,396.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
3,369,602.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
3,369,602.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
8.3 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
163086101
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Wellington Investment Advisors Holdings LLP
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
1,927,396.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
3,369,602.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
3,369,602.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
8.3 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
163086101
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Wellington Management Company LLP
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
1,902,963.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
2,849,006.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
3,369,602.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
7.0 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IA
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc.
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
100 East Ridge Road, Ridgefield CT 06877
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
Wellington Management Group LLP
Wellington Group Holdings LLP
Wellington Investment Advisors Holdings LLP
Wellington Management Company LLP
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
c/o Wellington Management Company LLP, 280 Congress Street, Boston MA 02210
(c)
Citizenship:
Wellington Management Group LLP - Massachusetts
Wellington Group Holdings LLP - Delaware
Wellington Investment Advisors Holdings LLP - Delaware
Wellington Management Company LLP - Delaware
(d)
Title of class of securities:
Common Stock
(e)
CUSIP No.:
163086101
Item 3.
If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)
Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)
Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)
Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)
Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)
An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)
An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)
A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)
A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)
A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)
A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J),
please specify the type of institution:
(k)
Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.
Ownership
(a)
Amount beneficially owned:
See the responses to Item 9 on the attached cover pages.
(b)
Percent of class:
8.26 %
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
0
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
See the responses to Item 6 on the attached cover pages.
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
0
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
See the responses to Item 8 on the attached cover pages.
Item 5.
Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Not Applicable
Item 6.
Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required.
The securities as to which this Schedule is filed are owned of record by clients of one or more investment advisers identified in Item 7 directly or indirectly owned by Wellington Management Group LLP. Those clients have the right to receive, or the power to direct the receipt of, dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities. No such client is known to have such right or power with respect to more than five percent of this class of securities, except as follows:
Not Applicable.
Item 7.
Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary.
Pursuant to the instructions in Item 7 of Schedule 13G, the following lists the identity and Item 3 classification of each relevant entity that beneficially owns shares of the security class being reported on this Schedule 13G.
Wellington Group Holdings LLP - HC
Wellington Investment Advisors LLP - HC
Wellington Management Global Holdings, Ltd. - HC
One or more of the following investment advisers (the "Wellington Investment Advisers"):
Wellington Management Company LLP - IA
Wellington Management Canada LLC - IA
Wellington Management Singapore Pte Ltd - IA
Wellington Management Hong Kong Ltd - IA
Wellington Management International Ltd - IA
Wellington Management Japan Pte Ltd - IA
Wellington Management Australia Pty Ltd - IA
The securities as to which this Schedule is filed by Wellington Management Group LLP, as parent holding company of certain holding companies and the Wellington Investment Advisers, are owned of record by clients of the Wellington Investment Advisers. Wellington Investment Advisors Holdings LLP controls directly, or indirectly through Wellington Management Global Holdings, Ltd., the Wellington Investment Advisers. Wellington Investment Advisors Holdings LLP is owned by Wellington Group Holdings LLP. Wellington Group Holdings LLP is owned by Wellington Management Group LLP.
Item 8.
Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
Not Applicable
Item 9.
Notice of Dissolution of Group.
Not Applicable
Item 10.
Certifications:
By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.
SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
