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MISSION STATEMENT
To provide quality Food Products, with superior Service, at competitive pricing to the foodservice industry
in a regional geographic area. To be the low cost producer of service in our market, while maintaining an
acceptable profit structure. To be known as a company, who listens to their customer and fills the need
and desires of the customer, exceeding their expectations. The company will provide a safe and steady
growth environment for their employees and their families.
American Food Distributor is a Florida corporation formed in September 1997. This company operates
with a solid base of business, while continuing to grow using a strategic marketing plan. The company is
privately owned and operated with a strong management team in place. The four members of the Ameri-
can Food Distributor Management team have collectively over 100 years of Foodservice experience.
OPERATIONAL CAPABILITIES
American Food Distributor has two
warehouse facilities.
Main Warehouse:
50,000 square foot facility owned by the
owners of the company and leased at a
very competitive rate.
The building is sectioned approximately as
follows:
4,000 sq ft Office Space
11,000 sq ft Refrigeration
12,000 sq ft Frozen
18,000 sq ft Dry Storage
5,000 sq ft Refrigerated Dock
The building is fully racked and slotted.
Storage Warehouse:
20,000 square foot facility . With a 20
trailer load capacity freezer. The remain-
ing space is dry storage fully racked and
slotted.
American Food Distributor turns inventory 28—30 times per year with operating expenses that run 8%, compared
to16-18% of typical distribution centers in the foodservice industry. We maintain extremely low overhead and do
not have to support a top-heavy corporate environment.
Buying Group
American Food Distributor is a member of the UniPro Foodservice, Inc., the nation’s leading foodservice
distribution network. Comprising over 650 shareholder companies, each distributor is independently
owned, marketing the products and services provided by UniPro. With collective sales volume of over
$64 billion, the buying power of UniPro enables its members to receive enhanced purchasing opportuni-
ties, thereby providing better pricing and a vast array of products to their customers. UniPro members
service accounts in all segments of the foodservice industry, including independent and multi-unit res-
taurants, healthcare facilities, schools, and other mass-feeding operations.
American Food Distributor is a broad line distributor with a diverse customer base.
American Food Distributor took home the distributor of year award for HoneyBaked
Ham in 2014! AFD was also awarded best customer service of the year by TCBY in
2010.
Type of Customers Serviced:
National Chains Regional Chains
Health Care Family Restaurants
Deli’s White Table Cloth Restaurants
Quality Branded Items:
American Food Distributor takes pride in carrying quality brands at prices lower
than our Competitors.
Internal Operation
American Food Distributor employs all people working for the company. The company operates a
Drug Free Workplace and has a complete safety program in place, which is State approved. The
company currently employs approximately 100 people in all areas of the operations including the
owners and managers. American Foods has invested in a 401K plan for its employees as well as a
profit sharing plan.
Computer System/Technology
ALPHA based system with industry specific software from National Distributor Systems. This software
is a fully integrated system, from sales and inventory, to payable, receivables, and all financials, includ-
ing payroll. The system allows for proper costing of inventory and has a sophisticated picking system
utilizing pallet loading. A TCP/IP interface is in place to allow easy integration, or interface, to outside
technology products for order entry. American Food Distributors has two separate T-1 circuits, one for
voice and one for data, with a high speed RoadRunner backup connection. The building is wired for
high speed WEB access.
All outside sale representatives are equipped with laptop computers and use wireless technology to
place orders (reserved order entry), review accounts receivable, and confirm inventory, all in real time!
American Food Distributors has integrated EFoods USA, Inc. as the preferred web based order entry
solution and is capable of maintaining multiple order entry platforms where customer volume supports
the investment.
Customer Service Manager—Tracy Budzilek
Quality Controls
 HACCP Approved quality controls
 24 Hour Cooler & Freezer Monitoring Temperature control
 3rd Party Alarm Monitoring by DEVCON
 Receiving Monitored with Laser Thermometer
 Warehouse Food Safety & Quality Analysis Audit
Bill Loiacano—is the majority owner with over 48 years
of foodservice distribution experience. He has started,
from scratch, two previous foodservice distribution com-
panies achieving excellent documented results.
Strengths include all areas of finance, customer relations,
and purchasing, with a specialty in fresh produce. A
hands on owner with the knowledge and proven ability to
lead the company to continued success.
Senior Management Profiles
William Loiacano
In addition to personal business ownership he has served as a member of the board of directors of a
publicly held company. He has also held the position of General Manager, opening a new distribution
center for a national company, selling and transporting produce. Bill has also received several com-
munity business awards and his personal interests include golf, fishing, as well as being a qualified
airplane pilot. He is married with four children and graduated from Saginaw Business Institute.
Dean Loiacano— is a 3rd generation owner with
over 29 years of experience in food service distribu-
tion. Including having grown up in the business,
working summers and school breaks. Areas of ex-
pertise include operations, purchasing, sales, and
marketing. Additional experience incudes positions
of responsibility with other foodservice distribution
companies, including Director of Operations, Senior
Buyer, and personally handle selected customers
from large accounts to regional chains. Personal
interests include golf, football, and water sports. He
is married, with 3 children, and graduated from the
University of South Florida.
Dean Loiacano
Joe Loiacano—is also a 3rd generation owner with over
29 years experience in the foodservice distribution, includ-
ing having grown up in the business, working summers
and school breaks. Areas of expertise include purchasing
with a specialty in produce, warehouse management,
transportation, sales, and customer service.
Experience also includes a position as a chef at a major
Florida resort. He has also held positions of responsibility
for two other foodservice distribution companies, including
director of produce operations and operations manager,
while continuing to personally handle selected customers,
including regional and national chain accounts. Personal
interests include football, hockey, and golf. He is married
with three children and achieved a Business Management
Degree from Delta College, Saginaw Michigan.
Joseph Loiacano
Brett Frank—joined American Food Distributor in
March 2001 and was promoted to President in July of
2001. Brett began his foodservice career in 1984
working in the M.I.S. department for a large regional
foodservice and retail grocery distribution company in
Texas. After college Brett held multiple senior level
positions in finance, systems development, and audit,
as well as branch operations with several of the major
foodservice companies where he specialized in work-
ing with distribution centers that required help with pro-
cess re-engineering. In 1997 he moved into Branch
Management and worked with several under-
performing distribution centers before joining a startup
company creating cutting edge WEB based solutions
exclusively for the foodservice distributor and the food-
service supply chain.
Brett holds an Accounting degree from Texas Wesley-
an College, Fort Worth, Texas and has extensive ex-
perience in distribution center turnarounds, merchan-
dising management, operations management, and
maximizing distribution center performance.
Brett Frank
Transportation
Fleet- American Foods operated up to 24 Freight
Liner delivery vehicles. These Great Dane Trailers
range in size from 36’ to 53’ with 3 temperature
zones. Equipped with Shadow Tracker Live GPS
tracking with LED lights inside the trailers.
Insulated with 4” Ice Cream insulation and 3
delivery doors with 2 ramps. American Foods is
going GREEN with a Fuel Efficient Fleet. EPA
Certified Clean Idle 2013—2014 Models.
Drivers- All American Food Distributors drivers
are equipped with 2-way communication that
permits immediate access to the driver while
on a delivery route as well as driver communi-
cation back to the warehouse for any customer
issues or concerns.
Product Lines Carried
American Food Distributors is a full line company:
Fresh Produce Cheeses Canned Goods
Meat—Fresh & Frozen Beverages Candy
Chemicals Paper Disposables
Dairy Products Frozen Foods Deli Products
CURRENT CUSTOMER REFERENCES ARE AVAILABLE AND PROUDLY SHARED!
Operations Philosophy
American Food Distributors delivers to customers 6 days a week, accepting orders for the
next day delivery until 4PM. AFD is capable of delivering on a 7 day schedule and can deliver
24 hours per day using key drops.
Resources
 Multiple Operator Programs
Juice Program
Coffee Program
Hygiene Program
Towel & Tissue Program w/dispensers
Box Beef Program
 Food Safety Training
 Menu Design
 Special Dietary Menu Assistance
 Ad Design
 Seasonal Flyer Specials
American Food Distributors can provide custom decals for trailers for customers providing
multi-year contracts and flexible delivery schedules where the route can be dedicated to
the customers’ concept.

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  • 2. MISSION STATEMENT To provide quality Food Products, with superior Service, at competitive pricing to the foodservice industry in a regional geographic area. To be the low cost producer of service in our market, while maintaining an acceptable profit structure. To be known as a company, who listens to their customer and fills the need and desires of the customer, exceeding their expectations. The company will provide a safe and steady growth environment for their employees and their families. American Food Distributor is a Florida corporation formed in September 1997. This company operates with a solid base of business, while continuing to grow using a strategic marketing plan. The company is privately owned and operated with a strong management team in place. The four members of the Ameri- can Food Distributor Management team have collectively over 100 years of Foodservice experience. OPERATIONAL CAPABILITIES American Food Distributor has two warehouse facilities. Main Warehouse: 50,000 square foot facility owned by the owners of the company and leased at a very competitive rate. The building is sectioned approximately as follows: 4,000 sq ft Office Space 11,000 sq ft Refrigeration 12,000 sq ft Frozen 18,000 sq ft Dry Storage 5,000 sq ft Refrigerated Dock The building is fully racked and slotted. Storage Warehouse: 20,000 square foot facility . With a 20 trailer load capacity freezer. The remain- ing space is dry storage fully racked and slotted. American Food Distributor turns inventory 28—30 times per year with operating expenses that run 8%, compared to16-18% of typical distribution centers in the foodservice industry. We maintain extremely low overhead and do not have to support a top-heavy corporate environment.
  • 3. Buying Group American Food Distributor is a member of the UniPro Foodservice, Inc., the nation’s leading foodservice distribution network. Comprising over 650 shareholder companies, each distributor is independently owned, marketing the products and services provided by UniPro. With collective sales volume of over $64 billion, the buying power of UniPro enables its members to receive enhanced purchasing opportuni- ties, thereby providing better pricing and a vast array of products to their customers. UniPro members service accounts in all segments of the foodservice industry, including independent and multi-unit res- taurants, healthcare facilities, schools, and other mass-feeding operations. American Food Distributor is a broad line distributor with a diverse customer base. American Food Distributor took home the distributor of year award for HoneyBaked Ham in 2014! AFD was also awarded best customer service of the year by TCBY in 2010. Type of Customers Serviced: National Chains Regional Chains Health Care Family Restaurants Deli’s White Table Cloth Restaurants
  • 4. Quality Branded Items: American Food Distributor takes pride in carrying quality brands at prices lower than our Competitors.
  • 5. Internal Operation American Food Distributor employs all people working for the company. The company operates a Drug Free Workplace and has a complete safety program in place, which is State approved. The company currently employs approximately 100 people in all areas of the operations including the owners and managers. American Foods has invested in a 401K plan for its employees as well as a profit sharing plan. Computer System/Technology ALPHA based system with industry specific software from National Distributor Systems. This software is a fully integrated system, from sales and inventory, to payable, receivables, and all financials, includ- ing payroll. The system allows for proper costing of inventory and has a sophisticated picking system utilizing pallet loading. A TCP/IP interface is in place to allow easy integration, or interface, to outside technology products for order entry. American Food Distributors has two separate T-1 circuits, one for voice and one for data, with a high speed RoadRunner backup connection. The building is wired for high speed WEB access. All outside sale representatives are equipped with laptop computers and use wireless technology to place orders (reserved order entry), review accounts receivable, and confirm inventory, all in real time! American Food Distributors has integrated EFoods USA, Inc. as the preferred web based order entry solution and is capable of maintaining multiple order entry platforms where customer volume supports the investment. Customer Service Manager—Tracy Budzilek
  • 6. Quality Controls  HACCP Approved quality controls  24 Hour Cooler & Freezer Monitoring Temperature control  3rd Party Alarm Monitoring by DEVCON  Receiving Monitored with Laser Thermometer  Warehouse Food Safety & Quality Analysis Audit
  • 7. Bill Loiacano—is the majority owner with over 48 years of foodservice distribution experience. He has started, from scratch, two previous foodservice distribution com- panies achieving excellent documented results. Strengths include all areas of finance, customer relations, and purchasing, with a specialty in fresh produce. A hands on owner with the knowledge and proven ability to lead the company to continued success. Senior Management Profiles William Loiacano In addition to personal business ownership he has served as a member of the board of directors of a publicly held company. He has also held the position of General Manager, opening a new distribution center for a national company, selling and transporting produce. Bill has also received several com- munity business awards and his personal interests include golf, fishing, as well as being a qualified airplane pilot. He is married with four children and graduated from Saginaw Business Institute. Dean Loiacano— is a 3rd generation owner with over 29 years of experience in food service distribu- tion. Including having grown up in the business, working summers and school breaks. Areas of ex- pertise include operations, purchasing, sales, and marketing. Additional experience incudes positions of responsibility with other foodservice distribution companies, including Director of Operations, Senior Buyer, and personally handle selected customers from large accounts to regional chains. Personal interests include golf, football, and water sports. He is married, with 3 children, and graduated from the University of South Florida. Dean Loiacano
  • 8. Joe Loiacano—is also a 3rd generation owner with over 29 years experience in the foodservice distribution, includ- ing having grown up in the business, working summers and school breaks. Areas of expertise include purchasing with a specialty in produce, warehouse management, transportation, sales, and customer service. Experience also includes a position as a chef at a major Florida resort. He has also held positions of responsibility for two other foodservice distribution companies, including director of produce operations and operations manager, while continuing to personally handle selected customers, including regional and national chain accounts. Personal interests include football, hockey, and golf. He is married with three children and achieved a Business Management Degree from Delta College, Saginaw Michigan. Joseph Loiacano Brett Frank—joined American Food Distributor in March 2001 and was promoted to President in July of 2001. Brett began his foodservice career in 1984 working in the M.I.S. department for a large regional foodservice and retail grocery distribution company in Texas. After college Brett held multiple senior level positions in finance, systems development, and audit, as well as branch operations with several of the major foodservice companies where he specialized in work- ing with distribution centers that required help with pro- cess re-engineering. In 1997 he moved into Branch Management and worked with several under- performing distribution centers before joining a startup company creating cutting edge WEB based solutions exclusively for the foodservice distributor and the food- service supply chain. Brett holds an Accounting degree from Texas Wesley- an College, Fort Worth, Texas and has extensive ex- perience in distribution center turnarounds, merchan- dising management, operations management, and maximizing distribution center performance. Brett Frank
  • 9. Transportation Fleet- American Foods operated up to 24 Freight Liner delivery vehicles. These Great Dane Trailers range in size from 36’ to 53’ with 3 temperature zones. Equipped with Shadow Tracker Live GPS tracking with LED lights inside the trailers. Insulated with 4” Ice Cream insulation and 3 delivery doors with 2 ramps. American Foods is going GREEN with a Fuel Efficient Fleet. EPA Certified Clean Idle 2013—2014 Models. Drivers- All American Food Distributors drivers are equipped with 2-way communication that permits immediate access to the driver while on a delivery route as well as driver communi- cation back to the warehouse for any customer issues or concerns.
  • 10. Product Lines Carried American Food Distributors is a full line company: Fresh Produce Cheeses Canned Goods Meat—Fresh & Frozen Beverages Candy Chemicals Paper Disposables Dairy Products Frozen Foods Deli Products CURRENT CUSTOMER REFERENCES ARE AVAILABLE AND PROUDLY SHARED! Operations Philosophy American Food Distributors delivers to customers 6 days a week, accepting orders for the next day delivery until 4PM. AFD is capable of delivering on a 7 day schedule and can deliver 24 hours per day using key drops. Resources  Multiple Operator Programs Juice Program Coffee Program Hygiene Program Towel & Tissue Program w/dispensers Box Beef Program  Food Safety Training  Menu Design  Special Dietary Menu Assistance  Ad Design  Seasonal Flyer Specials
  • 11. American Food Distributors can provide custom decals for trailers for customers providing multi-year contracts and flexible delivery schedules where the route can be dedicated to the customers’ concept.