Running an independent restaurant is hard enough without battling suppliers for fair pricing. That’s where our Restaurant Vendor Negotiation Services make the difference. Greek American Restaurant Cooperative was founded in 2009 by restaurant owners who were tired of paying more than the big chains. Our mission is simple: level the playing field so independent operators can compete, grow, and protect their margins.
Through our membership program, restaurant owners across Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, and nationwide gain access to stronger buying power, negotiated rebates, and preferred pricing, without changing how they order products day to day. If you want real savings without added stress, our Restaurant Vendor Negotiation Services are built for you.
Food costs rise. Supply chains shift. Margins tighten. Meanwhile, national chains lock in lower pricing because they buy in massive volume. Independent restaurant owners often feel stuck paying higher rates for the same products.
Our cooperative changes that.
By bringing together more than 1,900 members across the Midwest and beyond, we aggregate purchasing volume to negotiate directly with manufacturers and distributors. This allows us to secure competitive pricing and rebate programs typically reserved for corporate chains. You keep your independence. You keep your current distributors. But you gain the leverage of a much larger group.
The result is simple: lower costs, stronger margins, and more confidence in your numbers.
Greek American Restaurant Cooperative began when Chicago-area restauranteurs decided to unite and negotiate as one. That same “win-win” philosophy guides us today. We work to create value for our members and our supplier partners while continuing to grow opportunities for savings.
Our corporate office in Park Ridge, Illinois supports members throughout IL, IN, WI, and nationally. We serve midscale, casual, and fine dining restaurants that want consistent savings without long-term contracts or hidden obligations.
We are member-owned and member-driven. That means we only succeed when you do. In fact, rebates earned per location are typically four to ten times the membership fee. If you are not pleased with the results, you can stop at any time. That is how confident we are in our process.
Our Restaurant Vendor Negotiation Services are designed to be simple and seamless. You continue ordering from contracted distributors you already know and trust. Behind the scenes, we manage negotiated rebates, preferred pricing programs, and vendor relationships across hundreds of manufacturers and over 100,000 products.
We currently negotiate programs with multiple broadline and specialty distributors and more than 300 manufacturers. Many of the items included are products you are already purchasing. There is no complicated transition and no disruption to your daily operations.
On average, members experience around 10 percent savings across participating programs. Those savings go straight to your bottom line. In an industry where every percentage point matters, that difference can be significant.
Independent restaurant owners value control. You built your brand your way. Our Restaurant Vendor Negotiation Services strengthen your purchasing power without taking away your flexibility.
There are no long-term commitments. No forced product switches. No complex reporting requirements. You run your restaurant. We handle the vendor negotiations and rebate tracking. This straightforward approach helps you stay focused on food quality, guest experience, and staff management instead of spending hours negotiating pricing.
When markets become uncertain or costs fluctuate, having a purchasing partner gives you stability. You are no longer negotiating alone.
Since 2009, our cooperative has helped independent restaurants compete with national chains by offering savings on hundreds of products and services. We empower members with access to pricing structures similar to large corporate groups while maintaining the personal touch of a cooperative built on relationships.
Our mission is to provide business solutions through strategic vendor partnerships, positive communication, education, and operating standards that encourage excellence. Every program we negotiate is designed with real operators in mind.
If you are tired of watching profits shrink because of supplier pricing, now is the time to act. The sooner you join, the sooner you begin capturing rebates and preferred pricing that may already be available to you.
You work too hard to leave money on the table. Greek American Restaurant Cooperative offers Restaurant Vendor Negotiation Services that help independent restaurant owners reduce costs, improve cash flow, and compete with confidence.
From Illinois to Indiana, Wisconsin, and across the country, restaurant owners are discovering that purchasing together truly works better. The power of many working as one creates measurable savings and long-term stability.
Become a member today and see how stronger vendor negotiations can transform your bottom line. Reach out to our team and start saving now.
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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