Build the Bridge that Keeps
Your Customers Coming Back
We have the in-depth knowledge of the foodservice industry you need to keep your brand connected to a community of resources that will drive your business.
Your Bridge to local
Foodservice Success

At Affinity Group, we don’t just work with food, we live and breathe food. Our talented team of Foodservice experts give you direct access to the insights, solutions, and inspiration you need to take your business to the next level.

Strategic
Sales Planning

You can’t build a Bridge to Local if you don’t know where you’re going. At Affinity Group, we believe that detailed planning is the roadmap for creating strategic sales opportunities.

We have the local market knowledge and culinary expertise to help you build business plans that are targeted and achievable.

Culinary Solutions

At Affinity Group, we believe culinary is the cornerstone on which your Bridge to Local is built. From helping to develop signature menu items to sharing our expertise around consumer trends and insights to delivering on-site product training, our talented culinary team is always ready to help you elevate menus and maximize profits.

Marketing and
Consumer Insight

Affinity Group makes the local connections and gets you the access and insights you need to build your brand in every market. Our passionate team of experts know how to help you target opportunities and relationships that help you find your full potential.

Training

Whether it’s the know-how you need to navigate the local markets or it’s connecting you with the right resources and relationships to boost your presence, Affinity Group provides strategic sales training that’s always here to put your team in a position to succeed.


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Foodies Inspiring #Foodies

🌟 Celebrating Outstanding Achievers 🌟
Join us in celebrating our 2024 Enterprise Award winners from the Southwest, Marni Carter and Doyle Sooter! 🏆 Their hard work and dedication have made a remarkable impact on our team and community.
 
Want to know what drives their success? Click through to discover what inspires them most! ✨
 
 
#Affinitygroup #EmployeeSpotlight #AwardWinners #TeamExcellence
Happy Labor Day to our incredible employees, customers, and partners! 🎉🧡
Take time today to savor those end-of-summer flavors, and celebrate all the hard work that makes everything possible. 👏
Enjoy this well-deserved day of rest and good food! 

#affinitygroup #laborday #foodies
🍂 Fall is in the air, and it’s time to bring those cozy, comforting vibes to your menu! From pumpkin spice everything to sweet potato surprises, we’re serving up all the fall inspo you need to make your dishes the star of the season. 🎃✨

🍁 Reinvent classics with a fall twist
🍎 Spotlight seasonal stars like apples & pecans
🔥 Add a little spice with chipotle & warm flavors
⏳ Don’t forget those limited-time fall faves!

Let’s make this season deliciously unforgettable. 🍴 What’s your favorite fall flavor? Tell us below! 👇 

#affinitygroup #FallFlavors #SeasonalMenu #FoodieInspo
🔥 Ready to rethink everything you thought you knew about foodservice careers? 🍔✨ On the next episode of Your Bridge to Local, Erik Baylis, Mike Schwartz, Megan Teates, and Host Mindy Kopacz dig into how leadership, mentorship, and innovation are transforming foodservice into a fulfilling career path. 🌟

From reimagining expectations to inspiring the next generation, this conversation delivers cutting-edge insights. Plus, a surprising takeaway from the former Netflix owner on 🎧 the power of listening to young voices might just spark your next big idea! 💡

🎙️ Don’t miss out! Tune in on Monday, August 18th 📅, anywhere you get your podcasts!

#affinitygroup #yourbridgetolocal
Back to school is here and supporting students’ academic success starts with providing the right fuel for their minds. 🧠 
 
Discover how these Jump Start Shaker Cups combine nutrition and fun in a grab-and-go snack perfect for busy school days. Packed with trending ingredients like yogurt, seasonal fruits, and a dash of cinnamon, this recipe is a hit for both taste and performance!✨ 

Want more nutritious snack ideas? Read our full blog for easy, brain-boosting solutions - link in bio!
 
#HealthySnacks #StudentSuccess #JumpStartShakerCups #SchoolNutrition #BrainFood #affinitygroup
🌟 Spotlight on Excellence 🌟  
Meet two of our 2024 Enterprise award winners, Troy Bachoo and Suzana Cuko, hailing from Canada! 🏆 Their incredible drive and dedication have earned them this well-deserved recognition.  

We asked them a big question: “What’s the secret sauce for staying motivated at work?”  

Curious about their secret to staying motivated? swipe through to discover their secret sauce!✨ 

#MotivationAtWork #employeespotlight #affinitygroup #yourbridgetosuccess
🎉 Our culinary team turned up the heat at the ACF National Conference in Las Vegas! 🌟 Attendees savored every bite and sip of a wide variety of treats, just to name a few:
  
🥔 Loaded Hashbrowns Cups – comfort food at its finest!  
🍹 Desert Pear Refresher – fruity, vibrant, and oh-so-refreshing!  
🔥 Vegas Heat Punch – packed with bold flavors!
We were proud to represent and connect with culinary pros from all over. Thanks to everyone who found us and tasted the excitement! 🎭✨

#2025ACFNatCon #ACFChefs #affinitygroup #yourbridgetolocal

YOUR BRIDGE TO LOCAL

WHO WE WORK WITH
SOLUTIONS FOR EVERY SEGMENT

At Affinity Group, our seasoned team of food industry trailblazers are active in every segment of the foodservice industry and are always ready to give you the guided tour.

Affinity Group offers you a variety of support from insights to menu development support to sourcing products that meet your menu precise needs.

We ensure manufacturers’ brands are on distributors’ radar across the U.S. We make sure your product is stocked where your operators have access.

BROADLINE & SPECIALTY DISTRIBUTION

Our culinary sales team works daily with operators to analyze trends and support menus, while our sales enablement team ensures data-driven targeting.

INDEPENDENT STREET ACCOUNTS

Affinity Group’s specialists understand the unique world of K-12 regulations and know how to create menu ideas that kids will love.

Our insights, culinary inspiration, and clients’ products enhance healthcare foodservice. Our focus is to keep patients happy and ensure employees and guests are well fed and engaged.

From allergens to ethical/religious beliefs to food exploration, we meet the insights and appetites of college students. We closely collaborate with foodservice directors to find the products and solutions to meet campus dining needs.

HOW WE SUPPORT YOUR SUCCESS

At Affinity Group, we put your brand first by making it our business to get to know every aspect of your business. Our state-of-the-art support services help you stay up to date with foodservice trends and solutions that always empower your brand to flourish.

Fully equipped commercial test kitchens
Culinary ideation
Operational insight
Menu generation Trend analysis
Product development
Product training
GLOBAL REACH, LOCAL TOUCH
Find an Affinity Group foodservice expert near you

LET’S MAKE A CONNECTION

LEARN HOW OUR TALENTED TEAM OF SALES PROS CAN HELP YOUR BRAND TODAY.