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{{Infobox company
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The WEBstaurant Store is an online restaurant supply company based in [[Lititz, Pennsylvania]]. The company offers commercial-grade equipment to the [[foodservice]] industry through online ordering and commercial shipping. The WEBstaurant Store is a division of Clark Associates, Inc., which was rated as Central Pennsylvania's fastest growing company in 2013 by the Central Penn Business Journal.<ref>[http://blog.pennlive.com/business/2013/10/central_penn_business_journal_3.html]</ref> It was also rated as the fourth largest distributor of restaurant supplies in 2014 by Foodservice Equipment & Supplies Magazine.<ref>[http://fesmag.com/research/distribution-giants/11646-2014-distribution-giants]</ref>
The Webstaurant Store is an online restaurant supply company based in [[Lititz, Pennsylvania]]. The company offers commercial-grade equipment to the [[foodservice]] industry through online ordering and commercial shipping. The Webstaurant Store is a division of Clark Associates, Inc., which was rated as Central Pennsylvania's fastest growing company in 2013 by the Central Penn Business Journal.<ref>[http://blog.pennlive.com/business/2013/10/central_penn_business_journal_3.html]</ref> It was also rated as the fourth largest distributor of restaurant supplies in 2014 by Foodservice Equipment & Supplies Magazine.<ref>[http://fesmag.com/research/distribution-giants/11646-2014-distribution-giants]</ref>
== History ==
== History ==


The WEBstaurant Store was founded in Lancaster, Pennsylvania as a [[business-to-business]] (B2B) sales company. The company is now led by President Dave Groff who helped establish the business in 2004.
The Webstaurant Store was founded in Lancaster, Pennsylvania as a [[business-to-business]] (B2B) sales company. The company is now led by President Dave Groff who helped establish the business in 2004.
In 2012, the WEBstaurant Store expanded to [[Madisonville, Kentucky]]<ref>[http://www.lanereport.com/1642/2011/07/clark-associates-to-hire-95-for-distribution-facility/]</ref> followed in 2013 by another expansion to [[Dayton, Nevada]]<ref>[http://lancasteronline.com/business/webstaurant-adds-nevada-site-to-serve-western-states/article_4406c66c-10be-57b4-9ab5-79e6b5ebeed1.html]</ref>. Also in 2013, the company moved headquarters from [[Smoketown, Pennsylvania|Smoketown]] to Lititz to accommodate a growing number of employees.<ref>[http://lancasteronline.com/business/kitchen-supply-firm-expanding/article_3e4094a5-915d-5dfb-93ed-e42c1ec3a5e6.html]</ref>
In 2012, the Webstaurant Store expanded to [[Madisonville, Kentucky]]<ref>[http://www.lanereport.com/1642/2011/07/clark-associates-to-hire-95-for-distribution-facility/]</ref> followed in 2013 by another expansion to [[Dayton, Nevada]]<ref>[http://lancasteronline.com/business/webstaurant-adds-nevada-site-to-serve-western-states/article_4406c66c-10be-57b4-9ab5-79e6b5ebeed1.html]</ref>. Also in 2013, the company moved headquarters from [[Smoketown, Pennsylvania|Smoketown]] to Lititz to accommodate a growing number of employees.<ref>[http://lancasteronline.com/business/kitchen-supply-firm-expanding/article_3e4094a5-915d-5dfb-93ed-e42c1ec3a5e6.html]</ref>
== Charitable Initiatives ==
== Charitable Initiatives ==


As a subsidiary of Clark Associates, Inc., the WEBstaurant Store is a contributing member of the Clark Associates Charitable Foundation. The foundation raises money through donations to give back to the local community in a number of ways, including academic scholarships.<ref>[http://patsa.org/programs/clark-grant]</ref>
As a subsidiary of Clark Associates, Inc., the Webstaurant Store is a contributing member of the Clark Associates Charitable Foundation. The foundation raises money through donations to give back to the local community in a number of ways, including academic scholarships.<ref>[http://patsa.org/programs/clark-grant]</ref>
Independently, the WEBstaurant Store organizes "Volunteer Days" on a monthly basis to aid local organizations. Previous volunteer collaborators include [[Water Street Ministries]], the [[Sierra Club]],<ref>[http://pennsylvania.sierraclub.org/lancaster/NewsletterSummer2013.pdf]</ref> and [[Relay for Life]]. The WEBstaurant Store has also opened its doors to host local professional organizations such as Lancaster Young Professionals.<ref>[http://www.lyp.org/event/annual-holiday-mixer/]</ref>
Independently, the Webstaurant Store organizes "Volunteer Days" on a monthly basis to aid local organizations. Previous volunteer collaborators include [[Water Street Ministries]], the [[Sierra Club]],<ref>[http://pennsylvania.sierraclub.org/lancaster/NewsletterSummer2013.pdf]</ref> and [[Relay for Life]]. The Webstaurant Store has also opened its doors to host local professional organizations such as Lancaster Young Professionals.<ref>[http://www.lyp.org/event/annual-holiday-mixer/]</ref>


== References ==
== References ==

Revision as of 12:08, 22 May 2014


The Webstaurant Store
Company typePrivate
IndustryFoodservice
FounderFred Clark
Headquarters
Lititz, Pennsylvania
Area served
United States
Websitewww.webstaurantstore.com

The Webstaurant Store is an online restaurant supply company based in Lititz, Pennsylvania. The company offers commercial-grade equipment to the foodservice industry through online ordering and commercial shipping. The Webstaurant Store is a division of Clark Associates, Inc., which was rated as Central Pennsylvania's fastest growing company in 2013 by the Central Penn Business Journal.[1] It was also rated as the fourth largest distributor of restaurant supplies in 2014 by Foodservice Equipment & Supplies Magazine.[2]

History

The Webstaurant Store was founded in Lancaster, Pennsylvania as a business-to-business (B2B) sales company. The company is now led by President Dave Groff who helped establish the business in 2004. In 2012, the Webstaurant Store expanded to Madisonville, Kentucky[3] followed in 2013 by another expansion to Dayton, Nevada[4]. Also in 2013, the company moved headquarters from Smoketown to Lititz to accommodate a growing number of employees.[5]

Charitable Initiatives

As a subsidiary of Clark Associates, Inc., the Webstaurant Store is a contributing member of the Clark Associates Charitable Foundation. The foundation raises money through donations to give back to the local community in a number of ways, including academic scholarships.[6] Independently, the Webstaurant Store organizes "Volunteer Days" on a monthly basis to aid local organizations. Previous volunteer collaborators include Water Street Ministries, the Sierra Club,[7] and Relay for Life. The Webstaurant Store has also opened its doors to host local professional organizations such as Lancaster Young Professionals.[8]

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