Oct. 1, 2009 (Business Wire) -- BJ's Restaurants, Inc. (NASDAQ: BJRI) is pleased to announce its "Supplier Partners of the Year Awards” for 2009. These awards are presented annually to the Company’s supplier partners that have made the most significant contributions to the continuing evolution of the quality, differentiation and value of the BJ's restaurant concept for the consumer, as well as to the advancement of the overall productivity and leverage of BJ’s business model. For 2009, BJ's "Supplier Partners of the Year" are Jacmar Foodservice Distribution, Nestlé USA, FreshPoint, Inc. and R&R Advertising.
"BJ's is very fortunate to have many outstanding supplier partners who continue to partner with us in elevating the overall quality, productivity and leverage of our restaurant concept and business model," commented Jerry Deitchle, Chairman and CEO. "In particular, we are grateful to these four companies for their outstanding contributions to our success during 2009 as partners in our growth."
Jacmar Foodservice Distribution
Jacmar Foodservice is one of BJ’s longest tenured and largest distributor partners servicing a majority of BJ’s restaurants. Jacmar continually raises the bar for excellence in distribution service levels and has helped BJ’s manage logistics and distribution networks throughout the country. Jacmar services BJ’s through two state of the art warehouse facilities in Irwindale and West Sacramento, California.
Nestlé USA
Committed to providing quality foods and beverages that enhance every life experience, Nestlé USA offers a wide variety of nutritious, delicious and convenient food and beverage selections and has been an instrumental partner with BJ’s collaborating to create new menu items. With 26 manufacturing facilities, 22 distribution centers and more than 21,000 employees in the United States alone, Nestlé USA is part of Nestlé S.A. in Vevey, Switzerland — the world’s largest food company, with 2008 sales of $101 billion.
FreshPoint, Inc.
As North America's largest fresh produce distributor and a wholly owned subsidiary of SYSCO Corporation, FreshPoint serves as an innovative partner in helping BJ's streamline distribution networks around the country. Additionally, FreshPoint manages and coordinates all of BJ's grower/shipper contracts through both its company-owned distribution centers and external distribution partners.
R&R Advertising
R & R Advertising is an award winning marketing and technology company specializing in recruitment and retention. Over the years R & R have helped BJ’s develop our talent pipeline and partnered with BJ’s on a number of creative, training, human resource and event planning projects. Last year R & R won two creative excellence awards from Recruitment Marketplace for their work with BJ's new restaurant opening team.
