The recognition highlights outstanding supplier partnerships and contributions to supporting the operational excellence and continued growth of Applebee’s and IHOP
Centralized Supply Chain Services, LLC (CSCS®), in collaboration with Applebee’s® and IHOP®, has recognized Pacific Prime Meats and Custom Foods of America as 2026 Supplier Partners of the Year. This distinction recognizes these companies for their collaboration, innovative spirit, and commitment to restaurant success within the Applebee’s and IHOP networks. The awards were presented at the Applebee’s Franchisee Conference and the IHOP Supplier Summit, held in Austin, Texas.
Pacific Prime Meats has been named Applebee’s Supplier Partner of the Year 2026, recognizing the company’s exceptional responsiveness, agility, and support to the Applebee’s network.
Pacific Prime Meats distinguished itself through its commitment, agility, and spirit of partnership,” said Mike Leikam, CEO of CSCS®. “Faced with the demands of a major promotional campaign at Applebee’s, their team responded quickly and decisively to ensure supply and enable the restaurants to meet their customers’ expectations.”
Custom Foods of America has been named IHOP’s 2026 Supplier Partner of the Year for its strong collaboration and added value to the entire IHOP network.
Custom Foods of America has proven to be an exceptional partner for IHOP,” said Mr. Leikam. “Its collaboration with IHOP’s culinary teams and Dine Brands’ quality assurance department, as well as its work with CSCS to ensure continuity of supply and effective cost management, perfectly exemplifies the type of partnership that creates significant value for the entire IHOP network.”
“These companies represent the best of our supplier network,” added Mr. Leikam. “Their teams have a deep understanding of our business, anticipate challenges, and work alongside us to develop solutions that support franchisees, restaurants, and customers. We are proud to acknowledge their outstanding contributions.”
ABOUT CENTRALIZED SUPPLY CHAIN SERVICES, LLC
Centralized Supply Chain Services, LLC (CSCS) is the exclusive purchasing agent for the Applebee’s and IHOP restaurant chains. Structured as a supply chain cooperative to pool the purchasing power of these two chains, CSCS manages approximately $2 billion in spending on behalf of its member operators. CSCS’s primary mission is twofold: first, to ensure that member restaurants receive a continuous supply of goods and services in adequate quantities and at the lowest possible delivery prices in a sustainable manner; and second, to collaborate with Applebee’s and IHOP in their ongoing efforts to develop new products and innovative programs to promote their respective concepts. To learn more about CSCS, visit www.cscscoop.com .
ABOUT DINE BRANDS GLOBAL, INC.
Headquartered in Pasadena, California, Dine Brands Global, Inc. (NYSE: DIN) supports and operates, through its subsidiaries and franchisees, restaurants in the Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar®, IHOP®, and Fuzzy’s Taco Shop® chains. As of June 28, 2026, these three chains comprised nearly 3,500 restaurants. Dine Brands is one of the world’s largest full-service restaurant companies and, in 2022, expanded into the fast-casual dining segment. For more information about Dine Brands, visit www.dinebrands.com .
ABOUT PACIFIC PRIME MEATS, LLC
Located in Vernon, California, Pacific Prime Meats produces fully cooked proteins and custom-made ready meals for retail, warehouse clubs, restaurants, and foodservice customers. Its USDA-inspected and GFSI-certified production facility has an AA rating; the company boasts grilling, kettle, and sous vide cooking equipment, enabling it to offer a wide range of products, from beef burgers and sausage patties to taco fillings, chili, carnitas, riblettes, and pulled meats.
At Pacific Prime Meats, strong partnerships are at the heart of everything we do. Our operations team is led by COO Jay Schumacher, supported by the expertise of Brian Levy, who oversees sales and business development, and Jay Wiviott, who specializes in culinary and marketing aspects. Together, they work closely with our customers at every stage of the process: from developing custom recipes and products to private label manufacturing and commercial production. We pride ourselves on offering quality food products, responsive service, and exceptional consistency that our customers can rely on every day.
This commitment is rooted in the expertise of our partner companies. Pacific Prime Meats is part of the Giuliano family’s food group, which also includes Integrated Food Service, Grilled Sandwiches, LLC, and Little Brothers Bakery, and which carries on a 75-year family tradition spanning three generations. Together, these companies form a vertically integrated platform encompassing fully cooked protein preparation, industrial baking, and sandwich assembly. They are united under a family-owned group led by CEO Paul G. Giuliano. Because every stage of production is managed in-house, our customers benefit from improved coordination and greater control, from ingredient selection to the finished product.
Regarding Custom Foods of America, Inc. (CFA)
Custom Foods of America, Inc. (CFA) is a leading privately held food manufacturer specializing in creating customized, ready-to-eat food solutions for national restaurant chains, hotels, and convenience stores. Founded in 1982 and located in Knoxville, Tennessee, the company develops and produces a wide range of proprietary soups, sauces, sides, and appetizers. Supported by a strong research and development team of chefs and food scientists, CFA operates a high-capacity, SQF-certified manufacturing facility that distributes customized culinary products nationwide.
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