Since 2009, the Greek American Restaurant Cooperative (GARC) has been helping independent restaurant owners gain real restaurant purchasing power to lower costs and strengthen their bottom line. Whether you operate one location or several, our membership-based purchasing group gives you access to exclusive discounts, vendor rebates, and collective buying advantages that rival national chains. We make it simple to save money, improve efficiency, and focus on what matters most: serving your customers.
As a trusted restaurant purchasing group, GARC brings independent restaurants together to maximize their buying potential. By pooling the purchasing volume of more than 1,900 members across Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, and beyond, we negotiate directly with distributors and manufacturers to secure the most competitive pricing on food, beverages, and essential restaurant supplies. Members typically earn rebates that are 4 to 10 times their membership fee, creating a powerful return on investment that fuels long-term business growth.
Joining the Greek American Restaurant Cooperative means joining a community that believes in partnership, transparency, and mutual success. We’re not a vendor; we’re your ally in reducing costs and simplifying purchasing. Our process is straightforward. You order from our contracted distributors, and we handle the rest. There are no complicated commitments, and if you’re not completely satisfied, you can stop anytime. But with proven results and long-standing vendor relationships, most of our members stay for the lasting value we deliver year after year.
From casual and midscale restaurants to fine dining establishments, GARC has helped businesses of all types thrive by providing dependable purchasing solutions. Our Park Ridge, Illinois headquarters proudly serves members throughout the Midwest and across the nation. What began as a small group of Greek American restaurateurs uniting for better pricing has grown into a respected cooperative that continues to champion the success of independent restaurant owners.
If you’re ready to take control of your costs and strengthen your restaurant’s future, it’s time to experience the difference of true restaurant purchasing power. The Greek American Restaurant Cooperative is here to help you save more, earn more, and operate with confidence. Contact us today to learn how membership can transform your purchasing strategy and help your business grow.
Our mission is to provide business solutions through strategic vendor partnerships, positive communications, education and the promotion of operating standards that encourage excellence.
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