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TundraFMP Revolutionizes Restaurant Chain Expansion with LaunchPad NRO Program

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February 12, 2025

VERNON HILLS, IL - February 12, 2025

TundraFMP, a Diversified Foodservice Supply (DFS) company, announces the launch of its comprehensive New Restaurant Opening (NRO) program, LaunchPad. This innovative solution streamlines the complex process of opening new restaurant locations, offering chain operators and small restaurants alike a centralized, compliant, and efficient system for managing new restaurant supplies and smallwares.

The LaunchPad program transforms the traditionally challenging task of supplying new store openings into a systematic, reliable process. With proven success serving national restaurant chains, the program boasts impressive metrics, including 99.6% on-time product arrival and 99.9% fill rates, with a remarkably low return rate of less than 1%.

"Opening a new restaurant location involves countless moving parts, and supply management shouldn't be one of the challenges operators face," said Dale Barina, CEO at Diversified Foodservice Supply. "The LaunchPad program delivers everything from spatulas to silverware in one complete shipment, with precision timing and clear organization that eliminates the guesswork from supply stocking."

Key features of the LaunchPad NRO program include:

Complete supply solution with 6-8 week lead times
Easy-to-follow checklists for efficient inventory management
Distinct package labeling for streamlined organization
Single-shipment delivery of all necessary supplies and smallwares
Expert support from restaurant industry veterans

The program's effectiveness is demonstrated by its track record of supporting over 1,000 new store openings annually with zero delays. This success stems from TundraFMP's unique perspective — the company was founded and is operated by former restaurant professionals who understand the challenges of new store openings firsthand.

As part of DFS, TundraFMP leverages its position as an industry leader by supplying over 250,000 food service locations worldwide. The company's extensive inventory of national brands and exclusive product lines, along with six distribution centers strategically positioned throughout the contiguous United States, ensures that new restaurants have access to both quality and choice in their supply selections.

Restaurant chains interested in learning more about the LaunchPad NRO program can visit https://www.tundrafmp.com/s/launchpad-restaurant-openings.

About TundraFMP

TundraFMP, a division of Diversified Foodservice Supply LLC, is a leading distributor of restaurant equipment, smallwares, parts, restaurant apparel, and accessories. Known for its strength in sourcing high-quality parts from both original component and original equipment manufacturers, TundraFMP supplies some of the nation's largest chains with the supplies they need to succeed. TundraFMP's mission is to keep foodservice operators doing what they do best with fast, flexible, and innovative kitchen solutions.

Learn more at TundraFMP.com, eTundra.com, and on TundraFMP's social pages: LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram.

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