1. Holly Barrett, Marketing Manager
Tel: 800.624.3614
email: hollyb@harborwholesale.com
HARBOR WHOLESALE FOODSANNOUNCES5-YEAR PARTNERSHIP WITH SUBWAY®RESTAURANTS
Lacey, WA (April 17, 2015)— Harbor Wholesale Foods of Lacey, Washington proudly announces a 5‐year distribution
agreement with restaurant chain SUBWAY® Restaurants, serving 400+ stores throughout western Washington and
southeast Alaska. Harbor will deliver food products to franchise owners of the largest restaurant chain in the world from
as far north as the Canadian border to as far south as Toledo, Washington. The partnership means 28 additional people
to support the new business which is about a 10% increase in staff for the 92 year old family‐owned company.
Fourth generation owner and CEO, Justin Erickson believes this deal leverages the best of Harbor’s capabilities.
“Subway’s model of using regional distributors to serve local markets works well for Harbor’s distribution footprint. We
will be able to utilize existing assets to serve Subway as well as our existing customer base. In addition, our reputation
as a Subway distributor will open new doors for us in restaurant and convenience food distribution. Our entire team is
excited and proud to begin this partnership.”
According to Independent Purchasing Cooperative, an organization that supports SUBWAY franchises, “Harbor’s service
capabilities and competitive pricing represented a clear preference among all bidders.”
Harbor will begin meeting with franchise owners in the coming weeks with deliveries beginning June 28th
, 2015.
About Harbor Wholesale Foods
Harbor Wholesale Foods has been distributing food for people on the go since 1923. The family business, led by fourth
generation CEO Justin Erickson, is dedicated to maximizing customer success by building strong, trusted and supportive
business relationships. Headquartered in Lacey, WA Harbor supports convenience stores, universities, and restaurants
with over 12,000 products and services designed to help make customers in the Pacific Northwest successful.
About SUBWAY® Restaurants
Since 1965, SUBWAY® owners have been devoted to offering customers customized made to order sandwiches with a
wide range of better‐for‐you options. As the world's largest restaurant chain, thousands of dedicated entrepreneurs
have the opportunity to run their own business, while playing an important role in their communities.
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To learn more information about us, visit http://www.harborwholesale.com.