October 11, 2023
Sysco Corp. has agreed to acquire Edward Don & Co., a Chicago based distributor of foodservice equipment, supplies and disposables, according to a press release. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.
Edward Don & Co., which generates approximately $1.3 billion in annual revenue servicing foodservice customers nationwide, will bring more than 1.4 million square feet of distribution centers and office space.
Upon completion of the transaction, Don will operate as a standalone specialty division within Sysco. In addition, Sysco expects to retain the Don leadership team as well as all current employees.