FSIC Clients
Our clients range from small restaurants to 50-unit, multi-state chains. Many already have master distribution agreements or prime manufacturer contracts in place, and just need them fine-tuned. Others are starting from scratch. The one thing they all have in common is a desire to be confident that they have the best possible pricing and programs from their distributors and manufacturers.
Whether you need access to actionable data, or you need help finding the rebates and restitution on overcharges you are owed, FSIC has the information available for you to effectively manage your business.
Restaurants Unlimited, Inc. operates 57 award-winning restaurants in fourteen states including 16 Kincaid's – an American Fish, Chop, and Steakhouse; 9 Palomino's – an upbeat city restaurant and bar famous for its European-inspired American cuisine; 10 Stanford’s – an upscale casual restaurant featuring grilled steaks, chicken and seafood; and twelve other concepts such as Newport Seafood Grill, Portland City Grill, Henry’s Tavern, Palisade, Cutters Bayhouse, Scott's, Ryan's Grill, and Pizzeria Fondi.
“The benefits we intuitively knew were there turned out to be far greater than we anticipated. FSIC helped us uncover those benefits. They exceeded our expectations in every way possible, and captured a great deal of benefits, to our bottom line.”
- Attila Szabo, COO
Restaurants Unlimited, Inc.
“FSIC has given us the expertise to audit our distributors on a regular basis. They have uncovered over $500,000 in restitution (over-charges) over the past 3 years. We did not have the ability (system) or the resources it would take to do this in-house, nor have the time it would take to try an duplicate their years of experience. They are the industry watch dog and have proved it to us over and over again.”
- James Nalu Miller
VP Creative and Purchasing
Pacific Coast Restaurant Group - RUI
“Although we have a great relationship and contract with our current distributor, FSIC provided guidance in the re-negotiation process that was extremely beneficial, due to their background in food service distribution. We continue to use FSIC and their Price Verification reporting system today."
- Dave Johnson, Former VP Purchasing
Restaurants Unlimited, Inc
"What they promise is what they deliver. They show you the figures before and after, and it's after that makes the difference! It is amazing what a resource like FSIC can do!"
- Jaime Soltero, Owner
La Costita Mexican Restaurant
S.B. Restaurant is trumpeting its jungle-themed dining chain. The company operates more than 50 Elephant Bar Restaurants in California and about 10 other states. The restaurants are known for their Asian and Polynesian-inspired dishes and safari decor. The casual dining spots also offer traditional favorites such as burgers, pasta, sandwiches, and wood-fired pizza, as well as appetizers and tropical-themed drinks.
"FSIC was instrumental in the composition of our new broadline contract. They were involved in every section, every paragraph, every proposal. It would have been impossible to have the same results without them."
- Bill Waiste, Director of Purchasing
Elephant Bar Restaurant
"I would tell anyone thinking about working with FSIC to do it. You have everything to gain and nothing to lose. FSIC provides a valuable service to the industry."
- Sam Manolakas, Owner
Brookfield's Restaurant
"We saved money, over $550,000 on contracts from just two suppliers"
- Tony Kulick, CFO
Ladeki Restaurant Group
(Sammy's Woodfired Pizza, Roppongi Restaurant & Sushi Bar)
“While I was working with a client on a contract renegotiation, FSIC was a valuable resource for me. FSIC reviewed the contract and helped point out contract language that would have cost my client a great deal of money."
- Dawn Prebula, Restaurant Consultant
Creative Hospitality Services
