The Chefs' Warehouse Overview
- Year Founded
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1985
- Status
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Public
- Employees
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5,029
- Stock Symbol
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CHEF
- Investments
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28
- Share Price
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$53.70
- (As of Thursday Closing)
The Chefs' Warehouse General Information
Description
The Chefs' Warehouse Inc is a specialty food distributor in metropolitan areas across the United States and Canada. The company's product portfolio is comprised of imported and local specialty food products such as cheese, cooking oils, chocolates, dried food, baking products, meats, and other food products. It operates via one reporting segment called Food Product Distribution. Operations are concentrated on the east, midwest, and west coasts of the U.S. The company provides service to restaurants, clubs, hotels, caterers, schools, bakeries, casinos, and specialty food stores.
Contact Information
Website
www.chefswarehouse.comCorporate Office
- 100 East Ridge Road
- Ridgefield, CT 06877
- United States
Corporate Office
- 100 East Ridge Road
- Ridgefield, CT 06877
- United States
The Chefs' Warehouse Timeline
The Chefs' Warehouse Stock Performance
As of 17-Apr-2025, The Chefs' Warehouse’s stock price is $53.70. Its current market cap is $2.2B with 41M shares.
(As of Thursday Closing)
| Stock Price | Previous Close | 52 wk Range | Market Cap | Shares | Average Volume | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $53.70 | $52.96 | $31.96 - $66.51 | $2.2B | 41M | 546K | $1.46 |
The Chefs' Warehouse Financials Summary
As of 31-Dec-2024, The Chefs' Warehouse has a trailing 12-month revenue of $3.79B.
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In Thousands, USD |
TTM 31-Dec-2024 | FY 2024 31-Dec-2024 | FY 2023 31-Dec-2023 | FY 2022 31-Dec-2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV | 2,829,433 | 2,829,433 | 2,029,439 | 1,776,509 |
| Revenue | 3,794,212 | 3,794,212 | 3,433,763 | 2,613,399 |
| EBITDA | 193,141 | 193,141 | 156,549 | 123,983 |
| Net Income | 55,479 | 55,479 | 34,590 | 27,750 |
| Total Assets | 1,858,691 | 1,858,691 | 1,705,306 | 1,509,296 |
| Total Debt | 915,828 | 915,828 | 926,267 | 836,766 |
The Chefs' Warehouse Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
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The Chefs' Warehouse Comparisons
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The Chefs' Warehouse Competitors (24)
One of The Chefs' Warehouse’s 24 competitors is Performance Food Group, a Formerly PE-Backed company based in Richmond, VA.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Performance Food Group | Formerly PE-Backed | Richmond, VA | ||||
| Amcon Distributing | Corporation | Omaha, NE | ||||
| Puratos | Private Equity-Backed | Brussels, Belgium | ||||
| Ventura Foods | Corporate Backed or Acquired | Brea, CA | ||||
| Whole Foods Market | Formerly VC-backed | Austin, TX |
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The Chefs' Warehouse Investors
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds | Contact Info |
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The Chefs' Warehouse Investments & Acquisitions (28)
The Chefs' Warehouse’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with AmCan (Food Products). The deal was made on 09-Jan-2024.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AmCan (Food Products) | 09-Jan-2024 | Merger/Acquisition | Distributors/Wholesale | ||
| Greenleaf ( Distributors/Wholesale) | 01-May-2023 | Merger/Acquisition | Distributors/Wholesale | ||
| Hardie's Fresh Foods | 20-Mar-2023 | Merger/Acquisition | Food Products | ||
| Mike Hudson Distributing | 30-Jan-2023 | Merger/Acquisition | Food Products | ||
| Chef Middle East | 01-Nov-2022 | Merger/Acquisition | Distributors/Wholesale |
The Chefs' Warehouse ESG
Risk Overview
Risk Rating
Updated January, 30, 2025
21.46 | Med Risk
Risk Scale
A lower score indicates better sustainability
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0-10
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10-20
Med
20-30
High
30-40
Severe
40+
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The Chefs' Warehouse Affiliates
Subsidiaries (12)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine Food Stop Inc, The | Calgary, Canada | 2018 | |
| The Chefs' Warehouse Pastry Division Canada Ulc | Mississauga, Canada | 2013 | |
| Essence Food Service | North York, Canada | 2010 | |
| Nicola Imports | Phoenix, AZ | 2007 | |
| AmCan (Food Products) | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | 2005 |
The Chefs' Warehouse FAQs
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When was The Chefs' Warehouse founded?
The Chefs' Warehouse was founded in 1985.
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Where is The Chefs' Warehouse headquartered?
The Chefs' Warehouse is headquartered in Ridgefield, CT.
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What is the size of The Chefs' Warehouse?
The Chefs' Warehouse has 5,029 total employees.
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What industry is The Chefs' Warehouse in?
The Chefs' Warehouse’s primary industry is Food Products.
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Is The Chefs' Warehouse a private or public company?
The Chefs' Warehouse is a Public company.
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What is The Chefs' Warehouse’s stock symbol?
The ticker symbol for The Chefs' Warehouse is CHEF.
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What is the current stock price of The Chefs' Warehouse?
As of 17-Apr-2025 the stock price of The Chefs' Warehouse is $53.70.
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What is the current market cap of The Chefs' Warehouse?
The current market capitalization of The Chefs' Warehouse is $2.2B.
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What is The Chefs' Warehouse’s current revenue?
The trailing twelve month revenue for The Chefs' Warehouse is $3.79B.
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Who are The Chefs' Warehouse’s competitors?
Performance Food Group, Amcon Distributing, Puratos, Ventura Foods, and Whole Foods Market are some of the 24 competitors of The Chefs' Warehouse.
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What is The Chefs' Warehouse’s annual earnings per share (EPS)?
The Chefs' Warehouse’s EPS for 12 months was $1.46.
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