Pancheros Awards Reinhart Food Service With Vendor Of The Year Award

Feb. 6, 2013 - PRLog -- CORALVILLE, IA – Pancheros (www.pancheros.com), a fast casual Mexican restaurant specializing in mouthwatering burritos, has announced its recipient of the Vendor of the Year Award, Reinhart Food Service. A distributor of food and paper items for the brand, Reinhart was recognized for providing innovative distribution solutions and strategies.

Working with Pancheros for over eight years, Reinhart has been an integral part of the brand’s continued success. The food distributor has not only provided outstanding supply chain management support for the 50 plus locations, but also has been extremely instrumental in the development of the Mexican restaurant’s new salsas and marinades.

“Through our partnership with Reinhart, we have been able to improve upon all of our core distribution efficiencies, while decreasing our overhead costs at the same time,” said Rodney Anderson, President of Pancheros Mexican Grill. “Over the years, Reinhart has been one of our most responsive vendors and we look forward to continuing this relationship as we grow our brand.”

“We are honored to receive the Vendor of the Year Award from Pancheros Mexican Grill,” said Barry Hopkins, National Accounts Manager of Reinhart Food Service. “In our industry there are many challenges in growing and being successful. With the open and honest alliance we have with Pancheros, we see a great future in our business partnership.”

For more information about Pancheros, please visit www.pancheros.com.

About Pancheros Mexican Grill
Founded in 1992 by Rodney L. Anderson, Coralville, Iowa-based Pancheros Mexican Grill is a quick-serve, fresh-Mexican franchise that serves its signature fresh-pressed tortillas filled with the freshest, highest-quality ingredients. Burritos are customized and mixed with “Bob the Tool” to get every ingredient in each bite. Along with their tasty burritos, the menu also includes quesadillas, tacos, burrito bowls, and salads. Pancheros currently has more than 50 locations in the United States and the company plans to have 60 restaurants open across the country by the end of 2013. For more information, visit www.pancheros.com.

About Reinhart Food Service
Founded in 1972, Reinhart Food Service, L.L.C. is one of the most progressive and efficient broadline foodservice distributors in the United States. The company provides fresh produce, proteins, ingredients, supplies and equipment to customers across the U.S. from 27 state-of-the-art distribution centers. Reinhart serves every segment of the food industry from independent and chain restaurants to schools and healthcare facilities and is committed to the highest levels of customer service. Reinhart's original mission of delivering exceptional high-quality products, personal service and value to its customers is stronger than ever today. To learn more about Reinhart, please visit www.RSFDelivers.com.