Restaurant Purchasing Guide
Top Group Purchasing Organizations in 2026
For restaurants, hotels, healthcare providers, and other businesses, purchasing directly affects operating costs and profitability. Group purchasing organizations (GPOs) help businesses improve their buying power by combining the purchasing volume of many members.
What Is a Hospitality GPO and How Does It Work?
Restaurants need food, beverages, packaging, equipment, cleaning supplies, and technology. Hotels have many of the same needs, along with linens, guest amenities, uniforms, maintenance supplies, and other property essentials.
GPO Supply Chain Explained: From Suppliers to Savings
Every restaurant, hotel, and catering business runs on a supply chain, even if nobody on staff ever calls it that. It’s simply “who do we order from, and what does it cost us?”
Procurement Trends 2026: Why Foodservice GPOs Matter More Than Ever
Foodservice operators are heading into 2026 facing a familiar mix of challenges: rising costs, ongoing supply-chain volatility, and rapid advances in procurement technology.
5 RESTAURANT TECHNOLOGIES THAT SAVE OPERATORS TIME
Running a restaurant means juggling a dozen priorities at once. Here’s how five Groupex technology partners help operators save time, reduce manual work, and run a smoother operation.
THE TOP 30 FOOD DISTRIBUTORS IN CANADA IN 2026
Canada’s food distribution network is large, layered, and constantly evolving. For restaurant owners, café operators, and hospitality businesses, knowing who moves product across the country and what each distributor actually specializes in is essential information.
HOW BEVERAGE PROGRAMS CAN BOOST SUMMER SALES
A strong beverage program can help restaurants increase check averages, improve the guest experience, and make the most of patio season. Explore practical ways to build summer drink offerings that are refreshing, profitable, and easy to execute.
LEADING GPOS IN CANADA FOR HOTELS
In a survey, 88% of executives reported that their GPO memberships helped them secure lower prices. 86% agreed that their GPO benefits their organization with demonstrable cost-savings, and 67% reported seeing savings specifically from fee rebates. These stats certainly seem impressive. But how do they compare to buying direct?
THE SECRET INGREDIENTS: Authentic Recipes and Trusted Partners Fuel El Mariachi’s Success
Through Groupex, Canada’s foodservice buying group, Aitken has found leverage and support that go far beyond food costs. “Groupex has helped us in many ways and with many different things, including technologies like our POS and restaurant management system,” he says.