On the heels of USF total acquisition of I.W.C.

US Foods (USF) has begun the remodel on what was once the I.W.C. Cash and Carry store at 681 S Willow Avenue in Cookeville. Saturday the company used a lift to raise a US Foods sign to replace the I.W.C. sign on site.

This comes on the heels of USF’s recent acquisition of I.W.C. Food Service, an acquisition USF called exciting. The company says it will be able to enable enhanced service offerings while further investing in its continuing effort to invest in helping more restaurants across Middle Tennessee.

“It’s a very exciting day for US Foods associates and the restaurants and other food service establishments US Foods serve across the Middle Tennessee region from right here in Cookeville,” US Foods said at the time of acquisition. “This facility also supports the many experts who help our customers succeed such as our Restaurant Operation Consultants and Food Fanatic Chefs who help our customers enhance their operations.”

The transaction is part of the company’s tuck-in acquisition strategy allowing it to further expand reach into the central Tennessee region.

“We are excited to welcome the dedicated IWC Food Service associates to US Foods as we continue to strategically grow the U.S. Foods footprint and help new and existing customers throughout the region Make It,” said Dave Flitman, CEO of US Foods. “With a heritage of putting innovation, quality and integrity at the forefront of their commitment to their customers, IWC Food Service has maintained a superior reputation throughout the central Tennessee region, and we look forward to investing in the continued growth of the business.”

IWC will also operate the new 90,000 square-foot expansion on the 160,000 square foot IWC facility at 535 Dry Valley Road in Cookeville.

“We are all very excited about the continued investment in the facility, our associates and our customers,” according to US Foods.

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