Digital Supply Network Expands With Acquisition | 2021-02-12

Buyers Edge Platform, a digital procurement network for the restaurant industry, announced the acquisition of RestaurantLink’s group buying and beverage advisory divisions and associated customers and contracts. With the acquisition of RestaurantLink’s GPO contracts and members, Buyers Edge Platform geographically expands its national GPO footprint and adds more than 2,000 new restaurant members to its group purchasing ranks.

Founded by Chief Executive Officer John Davie in 2018, the Buyers Edge platform has seen tremendous growth in purchase volume and membership.

“RestaurantLink is a perfect fit for the Buyers Edge platform as it is known to deliver beneficial cost savings to restaurants. Now RestaurantLink customers will be able to access the manufacturer contracts, technology and supply chain opportunities that make the Buyers Edge platform the only end-to-end platform. Digital supply network in the restaurant market, ”says Davie.

“It is an honor for me to serve our RestaurantLink customers for many years,” said RestaurantLink President Richard King. “I am confident that our customers will receive the excellent level of service they have become accustomed to and have the opportunity to save even more money, reduce costs and increase margins when they need it most. need.”

The GPO services provided by RestaurantLink will now be fully managed by Buyers Edge Platform and back office services such as accounting, payroll and human resources, which were officially offered by RestaurantLink, have been renamed Proairus. GPO customers should visit BuyersEdgePlatform.com for more information and back office customers should visit Proairus.com.

Buyers Edge Platform is a digital procurement network of GPOs, SaaS companies and supply chain consultants with the technology that creates unmatched efficiency and new value in the foodservice channel.