Lineage Logistics Acquires QSR and Casual Dining Distribution Business from Maines Paper & Food Service
21.5.2020 00:55:00 EEST | Business Wire | Press release
Lineage Logistics (“Lineage” or the “Company”), the world’s largest and most innovative provider of temperature-controlled logistics solutions, today announced it has acquired the assets of Maines Paper & Food Service, Inc. (“Maines”), one of the leading foodservice distributors in the U.S.
To bolster its end-to-end supply chain solutions in the quick serve restaurant (“QSR”) and casual dining hospitality segments, Lineage acquired the last mile food service distribution assets of Maines, which primarily supports Burger King, Tim Hortons and Darden Restaurants. This division, which encompasses a sophisticated warehousing and transportation network across seven states, serves over 2,500 brand restaurants including Burger King, Tim Hortons, Olive Garden, Longhorn Steakhouse, Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen and The Capital Grille.
“To complete this acquisition in the midst of a worldwide pandemic while the nation is facing economic headwinds is extraordinary, but we continue to bet on America and are thrilled to further support our front line heroes in the food supply chain, like those at Lineage and Maines,” said Greg Lehmkuhl, Lineage’s President & CEO. “We look forward to the opportunity to step up and help our customers stabilize their supply chain, preserve hundreds of jobs for hardworking Maines employees and ensure we continue to feed the world.”
“Maines has served as a key distributor of America’s foodservice community over the last century, and today’s news ensures our QSR and casual dining distribution business can continue to operate and service our customers for years to come as part of one of the best food supply chain networks in the world,” said Chris Mellon, President & CEO of Maines. “In Lineage, we’ve found a great partner with a stellar track record of doing business the right way and a reputation of taking care of its people, customers and communities.”
“Restaurant Services, Inc. (“RSI”) and Burger King have a longstanding relationship with Lineage and has familiarity with their suppliers and business partners, many of whom we are already working with. I am confident that this step to further integrate with Lineage will create significant value for RSI, our suppliers, and the Burger King restaurants we serve,” said RSI President & CEO, Joel Neikirk.
This transaction builds on Lineage’s extensive temperature-controlled logistics network, which includes over 50 million square feet and 1.8 billion cubic feet of temperature-controlled capacity across more than 290 facilities in 11 countries across North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific.
About Lineage Logistics
Lineage is the industry’s leading innovator in temperature-controlled supply chain and logistics. Lineage’s expertise in end-to-end logistical solutions, its unrivaled real estate network, and its use of technology combine to promote food safety, increase distribution efficiency, advance sustainability, lessen environmental impact, and minimize supply chain waste. As a result, Lineage helps customers ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small family-owned businesses increase the efficiency and protect the integrity of their temperature-controlled supply chain. In recognition of the company’s leading innovations, Lineage was recognized as the No 1. Data Science company on Fast Company’s Annual list of The World’s Most Innovative Companies in 2019, in addition to ranking 23rd overall in an evaluation of thousands of companies worldwide. (www.lineagelogistics.com)
About Maines Paper & Food Service
Maines Paper & Food Service, Inc. is one of the largest independent foodservice distributors in the country with a 100-year history of helping restaurant owners and managers maximize the performance. For more information log onto www.maines.net.
About Restaurant Services, Inc.
Restaurant Services, Inc. (RSI), at www.rsiweb.com, is the supply chain manager for the BURGER KING® system and the exclusive purchasing agent for the vast majority of products and distribution services used by RSI's members – BURGER KING® restaurant owners in the United States.
To view this piece of content from cts.businesswire.com, please give your consent at the top of this page.
View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200520005876/en/
Contact information
Megan Hendricksen
949.247.5172
mhendricksen@lineagelogistics.com
About Business Wire
For more than 50 years, Business Wire has been the global leader in press release distribution and regulatory disclosure.
Subscribe to releases from Business Wire
Subscribe to all the latest releases from Business Wire by registering your e-mail address below. You can unsubscribe at any time.
Latest releases from Business Wire
Access Advance Announces New Effective Discount Rates for Its Multi-Codec Bridging Agreement, Starting on January 1, 202711.11.2026 21:18:00 EET | Press release
Access Advance LLC today announced that the Licensors of the HEVC Advance and VVC Advance Patent Pools have independently approved a two-step, phased reduction in the effective royalty discount available under the Multi-Codec Bridging Agreement (MCBA) for Licensees of both pools who sign the MCBA on or after January 1, 2027. Licensees that join both the HEVC Advance and VVC Advance Patent Pools and execute the MCBA on or before December 31, 2026, will secure the current MCBA rates, resulting in an effective discount of up to 50%. Licensees that sign on or after January 1, 2027 will receive a reduced discount as further described below. The MCBA is an administrative agreement, not a separate license, that lets Licensees of both HEVC Advance and VVC Advance Patent Pools pay a single, reduced royalty rate for products that include both HEVC and VVC codecs. Today the MCBA rate for a dual-codec product is the same as the VVC Advance single codec product rate; up to 50% of what a Licensee wo
Angel Aligner Unveils Six Innovations for 202711.11.2026 18:23:00 EET | Press release
Angelalign Technology Inc. (6699.HK) (“Angel”), a global clear aligner leader, has unveiled six new clinical innovations, including SuperElastic (MC-SE)* aligner material, a Deepbite Solution for significantly expanded indications, and the Adapt-MATMsystem for next generation growth guidance for young patients. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20261110338654/en/ Unveiling Angel's 2027 Innovations. Orthodontists and opinion leaders have long remarked about Angel’s clinical excellence. Orthodontics educator and thought leader Dr. David Sarver said: “In over 4 decades, I’ve never had a parent say I’d be happy if you ensure that my child’s treatment results are average.” Angel is committed to elevating the orthodontic specialty well above the average, especially as more competition and harder referral cases demand outstanding results. Bindu Saran, VP of Product Strategy, added: “Angel was founded by orthodontic profe
Abu Dhabi Future Health Summit Concludes with Research Partnerships and New Programmes to Advance Prevention and Health Innovation11.11.2026 16:58:00 EET | Press release
Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, Abu Dhabi Future Health Summit 2026 concluded with agreements and initiatives spanning drug discovery, clinical research, preventive and reproductive health, alongside research and entrepreneurship programmes that will sustain collaboration beyond the Summit. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20261111545964/en/ The Summit is the annual flagship gathering of Future Health – A Global Initiative by Abu Dhabi, curated and convened by the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) together with Founding Partners PureHealth, M42, Institute for Healthier Living Abu Dhabi (IHLAD) and Mubadala Bio. Held from 20–22 October, the Summit attracted more than 17,300 visitors from 85 countries. It brought together health leaders, researchers, policymakers, investors and inn
De' Longhi Group: Record Results for the Quarter, With Revenue Growing by 7.7% and Net Profit Pertaining to the Group Progressing Significantly by 19%11.11.2026 16:58:00 EET | Press release
The Board of Directors of De' Longhi S.p.A. approved the consolidated results1 for the nine months of 2026. In the nine months the Group achieved: revenues for € 2,621.3 million, up by 6.5% with respect to 2025 (+7.7% at constant currency); an adjusted2 Ebitda of € 455.2 million, equal to 17.4% on revenues (vs. 15.8% with respect to last year); a net income pertaining to the Group equal to € 225.8 million (+20.4% with respect to last year); a positive net financial position equal to € 606.0 million. CEO Fabio de' Longhi commented: “The Group delivered its thirteenth consecutive quarter of organic revenue growth, underscoring our proven ability to capitalize on industry opportunities and respond promptly to market evolution, while ensuring consistent performance across both divisions. The professional business recorded a strong acceleration, spanning all geographies and brands, with revenues growth exceeding 35% for both the quarter and the nine-month period, this against an already par
Starr Chile Assigned A Rating from AM Best11.11.2026 15:30:00 EET | Press release
Starr, a global insurance and investment organization, today announced that the global credit rating agency AM Best has assigned Starr International Seguros Generales S.A. (Starr Chile) a Financial Strength Rating of A (Excellent) and a Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of a+ (Excellent). The outlook for both credit ratings is positive. The rating reflects Starr’s strong balance sheet and Starr Chile’s successful implementation of Starr’s business model. AM Best also cited Starr’s operating performance, a favorable business profile and enterprise risk management as key factors supporting the positive rating. “This strong rating is another important endorsement of Starr’s business model as we continue to build our presence in Latin America,” said Jeff Greenberg, chairman and co-CEO of Starr. “It reflects the financial strength, underwriting discipline and experienced teams that underpin our business around the world, reinforcing the confidence brokers and clients can place in Starr.” Starr
In our pressroom you can read all our latest releases, find our press contacts, images, documents and other relevant information about us.
Visit our pressroom