The annual awards ceremony on April 5, 2022, set to an aquatic theme, celebrated the outstanding achievements and commitment of the top dealer and vendor members of the Excell Foodservice Equipment Dealer Network. In the competitive industry of foodservice equipment and supplies, these companies have distinguished themselves in 2021.
The Vendor of the Year Award was presented those who have shown resilience, support, and commitment to the group through 2021. Their goals included setting up dealers to win through competitive programs and pricing, education, and post-sales support.
The following vendors were honored with the Vendor of the Year Award for their contributions in the following categories:
Partnership & Loyalty:
Customer Focus:
Education & Training:
Strategic Growth:
The prestigious Dealer of the Year Award was presented to Wilson Restaurant Supply for their tremendous growth and strategic planning while adapting business during an unparalleled year.
Fifteen Excell vendors received an Excellerator Award for achieving remarkable double-digit annual growth:
- Arctic Air
- Atosa USA
- Bally Refrigerated Boxes
- Globe Food Equipment
- Imperial Range
- Klinger’s Trading
- Oak Street Manufacturing
- Omcan
- RJ Schinner
- The Legacy Companies
- Thunder Group
- Turbo Air
- U.S. Cooler
- Waring Commercial
- Winco DWL Industries
Sixteen Excell dealers were recognized with the Excellerator Award for their ability to grow their annual volume by a significant double-digit percentage in 2021:
- AAA Restaurant & Bar Supply
- BBC Distributing
- Big Bend Restaurant Supply
- Build.com
- Central Food Equipment
- Cornerstone Restaurant Supply & Design
- Culinary Products
- Don’s Supply
- Independent Restaurant Supply
- Mac’s Restaurant Equipment
- Midwest Restaurant Supply
- Penn Fixture and Supply
- Pitman Restaurant Equipment
- Remo Restaurant Supply
- Total Restaurant Supply
- Wilson Restaurant Supply
Three Excell dealer members were recognized with the Great Expectations Award for achieving strong growth in 2021 and continuing towards significant future contributions to the group:
- Five Kids Group
- Lodging Kit Company
- Remo Restaurant Supply
Eleven Excell dealer members were recognized with the Circle of Excellence Award for exemplifying Excell’s values of Go One Step Further, Think Forward and Relentless Improvement, while demonstrating personal and professional excellence:
- Big Bend Restaurant Supply
- Build.com
- Cornerstone Restaurant Supply & Design
- Ducote’s Restaurant & Bar Equipment
- Mac’s Restaurant Equipment
- Northshore Wholesale Equipment
- Parts Town
- Pitman Restaurant Equipment
- Remo Restaurant Equipment
- Total Restaurant Supply
- Wilson Restaurant Supply
The Top 10 Excell Dealer Members were recognized for their exceptional annual volume and leadership:
- Big Bend Restaurant Supply
- Carolina Cooks Foodservice Equipment & Supplies
- Ducote’s Restaurant & Bar Equipment
- elite | studio e
- Independent Restaurant Supply
- Markham Restaurant Supply
- Parts Town
- Pitman Restaurant Equipment
- Remo Restaurant Supply
- Wilson Restaurant Supply
The President’s Award, given each year to an individual based on their long-standing commitment to Excell and its dealers, was presented to the Excell’s CEO Randy Brunschwig for his tireless support, dedication, commitment, and passion to the organization.
The James Flores Trailblazer Award, given each year to an individual based on their dedication to innovation and having a positive impact on the group, was presented to Michael Wartan from Gator Chef.
The Danny Caccamisi Leadership Award, given each year to an individual based on their strong leadership and commitment to excellence, was presented to Mitch McDonald from Mac’s Restaurant Supply.
Additionally, six Excell dealerships were recognized for their milestone anniversaries within the group. Advanced Restaurant Supply, Chrisco Restaurant Design & Supply, Columbus Store Equipment, Ducote’s Restaurant & Bar Equipment, Island Supply of South Florida, Ramar Supply and Wholesale Food Equipment celebrated their 20th Anniversaries, while Atlantic Culinary Environments, Dvorson’s Food Service Equipment, Southwest Bar Needs and TREX (Texas Restaurant Equipment Exchange) each celebrated their 25th Anniversary with the Excell group.