McLane Enters Distribution Agreement With Buffalo Wild Wings

CARROLLTON, TX (November 16, 2012)—McLane Foodservice, a division of McLane Company Inc, has entered into a distribution services agreement with Minneapolis MN-based Buffalo Wild Wings Inc to service all its restaurants nationwide.

McLane will provide Buffalo Wild Wings with supply chain systems including logistics, procurement, technology, inventory control, and promotion management.

“With the continued success and expansion of Buffalo Wild Wings across North America, it was clear we needed a distribution partner that is able to grow with us and offers the tools and resources we need to continue to deliver the best experience for our guests,” said Kevin McCradden, Buffalo Wild Wings vice-president, purchasing. “McLane is best-positioned to serve as that partner, and we look forward to working with their team.”

“Buffalo Wild Wings has entrusted us to provide 100% of its restaurants with comprehensive supply chain solutions and consolidate their distribution network,” said Susan Adzick, vice-president of sales and marketing for McLane Foodservice. “We are very excited about this opportunity to work with Buffalo Wild Wings and leverage our systems distribution expertise to meet their future growth goals.”

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