When Delivery Meets Cash-and-Carry: The Sysco–Jetro Antitrust Test

Opublikowano: 2026-09-23

The proposed acquisition of Jetro Restaurant Depot by Sysco seems very different from the failed merger between Sysco and US Foods. Sysco mainly ships food to restaurants. Restaurant Depot operates on a cash-and-carry basis, meaning the restaurant owners come and pick up the food themselves. But different channels don’t necessarily mean different competition. Delivery may be a must for a large restaurant or national chain. But for a smaller independent restaurant, the choice may be between paying for delivery or doing some of the logistics itself. That means the overlap is critical for smaller restaurants. And Ho...