Resources
Plain guides to rebates, buying groups and food costs for independent restaurants.
What is deviated pricing?
Deviated pricing is a lower price a manufacturer agrees for your restaurant. How bill-backs and chargebacks move that deal, and what reaches your invoice.
Updated October 12, 2026What are manufacturer rebates?
Manufacturer rebates are cash back from food brands on products you already buy. Here's how restaurants claim them and get paid within two weeks.
Updated October 7, 2026Why do foodservice rebate claims get rejected?
What a manufacturer rebate claim needs, from invoice details to postmark dates, plus the most common reasons foodservice rebate claims get denied.
Updated October 12, 2026What is a restaurant GPO, and is it worth joining?
A restaurant GPO pools buying power to get contract prices and manufacturer rebates. How GPOs make money, what members get, and what to ask before joining.
Updated October 12, 2026Do you need a restaurant procurement consultant?
What a restaurant purchasing consultant does, the four common fee models, how they differ from GPOs and co-ops, and a DIY version for one location.
Updated October 12, 2026Why do manufacturers offer restaurant rebates?
Why food brands pay restaurants rebates, the common structures (per case, free case, tiered, bundle) and 13 real offers with amounts, caps and payout times.
Updated October 12, 2026