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Supply Chain Efficiency…
It all Starts with the Data
Consolidated Concepts is a data-driven group
purchasing organization! Every time a multi-unit
restaurant makes a purchase, data is generated. That
data is the key that unlocks contract savings, price
insights, operational metrics and KPIs, product
compliance, and sourcing opportunities.
The data and technology power of Buyers Edge Platform… specialized for multi-unit restaurants
How Consolidated Concepts Can
Drive Restaurant Success
Consolidated Concepts uses proprietary technology to analyze purchasing data and recommend supply chain programs that drive real profitability.
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Rebates and Deviations
Leverage over $100 billion in network transactions to instantly reduce costs and increase margins on everyday food and disposable items
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Data and Technology
Take procurement to the next level with insightful software solutions that deliver real-time visibility into purchases and prices
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Supply Chain Management
Consolidated Concepts is your partner for all types of supply chain projects – and we’re available for full-service outsourced engagements
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Produce Management
Streamline costs, improve quality and consistency and deploy the industry’s strongest nationwide produce safety program
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Distribution Agreements & Custom Contracts
Teams of experts work on your behalf to secure beneficial, scalable distribution and sourcing contracts
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Indirect Spend Savings
Reduce costs on thousands of indirect spend programs on services such as linens, media, and chemicals
Comprehensive buying group for
Multi-Unit restaurants, emerging chains, and entertainment venues
Our clients are the strongest procurement departments in the restaurant industry. They know that the best path to profitability is to select a partner that delivers massive buying power, hard-won expertise, and insightful data and analytics.
Boost the performance of your purchasing function with Consolidated Concepts’s resources and guidance.
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In order to succeed, multi-unit restaurants must combat rising food and labor costs, supply chain challenges, and distribution disruptions – all while keeping a close watch on food trends, food safety, and culinary quality. Consolidated Concepts elevates the strength and capacity of your teams to drive organizational success.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How can a restaurant GPO reduce food costs for multi-unit operators?
A restaurant GPO helps multi-unit operators reduce food costs by improving purchasing power, negotiating competitive supplier agreements, and creating greater consistency across locations. One of the biggest advantages for multi-unit restaurant groups is access to rebates and deviations (off-invoice pricing), which can provide significant savings beyond standard contract pricing. Consolidated Concepts pairs these financial benefits with strategic sourcing, contract management, purchasing analytics, and AI-powered auditing to help restaurant groups uncover additional savings opportunities and maximize the value of every purchase.
What are the benefits of joining a GPO for restaurant chains?
Joining a restaurant GPO gives restaurant chains access to negotiated pricing, manufacturer programs, and procurement expertise that can be difficult to secure independently. For multi-unit operators, one of the biggest advantages is access to rebates and deviations (off-invoice pricing), which create additional savings opportunities beyond standard contract pricing. Consolidated Concepts builds on those benefits with customized sourcing strategies, supplier negotiations, contract management, and purchasing insights that help operators streamline procurement and improve financial performance.
Can a restaurant GPO work with my existing distributors and supplier agreements?
Yes. Consolidated Concepts works with your existing distributors and supplier relationships whenever possible. Our team evaluates your current purchasing strategy, identifies opportunities to strengthen supplier agreements, and recommends improvements that support your operational goals while helping you maximize contract value.
How does Consolidated Concepts improve supply chain efficiency across multiple restaurant locations?
Consolidated Concepts helps restaurant groups simplify procurement by bringing sourcing, contract management, purchasing analytics, and supplier oversight together under one strategy. With greater visibility into purchasing activity and contract performance, operators can improve consistency, strengthen compliance, and make more informed decisions across every location.
How quickly can multi-unit restaurants start seeing savings through a GPO?
Every restaurant group is different, but many operators begin identifying savings opportunities after their purchasing data and supplier agreements are evaluated. Consolidated Concepts focuses on building a long-term procurement strategy that improves pricing, strengthens contract performance, and delivers measurable value as your business grows.
How do restaurant GPOs support menu profitability and cost consistency?
Restaurant GPOs help create more predictable food costs through negotiated supplier agreements, purchasing programs, rebates, and deviations (off-invoice pricing). These savings help restaurant groups maintain greater cost consistency while protecting menu margins. Consolidated Concepts builds on that foundation with strategic sourcing, contract management, and purchasing analytics that help operators reduce unnecessary costs and make more informed purchasing decisions.
What makes Consolidated Concepts different from other restaurant GPOs?
What truly sets Consolidated Concepts apart is our dedicated Client Management team. Unlike many GPOs, we don’t just provide contracts and pricing. Our client managers become an extension of your team, proactively helping identify savings opportunities, reduce costs, negotiate supplier programs, and maximize the value of your purchasing strategy without the expense of adding additional staff. Backed by strategic sourcing, purchasing analytics, AI-powered auditing, and the Buyers Edge Platform ecosystem, operators receive ongoing support that extends well beyond traditional GPO services.