Businesses that qualify for a Restaurant Depot membership primarily include a wide range of foodservice establishments and non-profit organizations. Membership cards are issued free of charge to owners or managers of these qualifying entities.
Eligible Business Types
Restaurant Depot caters specifically to the needs of the food industry and related sectors, ensuring that only legitimate businesses and organizations can access their wholesale pricing and bulk products. The types of businesses that can obtain a free membership include:
- Restaurants: Any establishment primarily engaged in preparing and serving food.
- Coffee Shops: Businesses specializing in coffee, tea, and related beverages, often with light food options.
- Bars: Establishments focusing on the sale and service of alcoholic beverages.
- Pizzerias: Restaurants specializing in the preparation and sale of pizzas.
- Night Clubs: Venues offering entertainment, music, and alcoholic beverages, typically operating late into the night.
- Caterers: Businesses that provide food and beverage services for events, often off-site.
- Delis: Establishments that sell sliced meats, cheeses, sandwiches, and often other prepared foods.
- Foodservice Distributors: Companies that supply food products to other businesses in the food industry.
- Non-Profit Organizations: Registered organizations operating for charitable, educational, religious, or other non-profit purposes, often requiring bulk food or supplies for their operations.
To obtain a membership, businesses generally need to provide proof of their business such as a valid business license or tax ID. This ensures that the warehouse environment remains geared towards wholesale transactions for commercial use.
