Centralized Supply Chain Services, LLC (CSCS®), Applebee’s®, and IHOP® Recognize 2026 Supplier Partners of the Year
Business Wire•30/10/2026•08:00 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤CSCS manages approximately $2 billion in spend for Applebee’s and IHOP operators
- ➤Pacific Prime Meats named 2026 Applebee’s Supplier Partner of the Year
- ➤Custom Foods of America named 2026 IHOP Supplier Partner of the Year
- ➤Dine Brands’ three brands comprised nearly 3,500 restaurants as of June 28, 2026
Expert Statements
Mike Leikam, President and CEO of CSCS
“Pacific Prime Meats distinguished itself through its commitment, agility and partnership”
Mike Leikam, President and CEO of CSCS
“When faced with the demands of a major Applebee’s promotion, their team responded quickly and decisively to secure supply and help ensure restaurants were positioned to deliver for their guests.”
Mike Leikam, President and CEO of CSCS
“Custom Foods of America has been an outstanding partner to IHOP”
Mike Leikam, President and CEO of CSCS
“Their collaboration with IHOP Culinary and Dine Brands Quality Assurance, combined with their work with CSCS to ensure supply continuity and effectively manage costs, exemplifies the kind of partnership that creates meaningful value to the entire IHOP system.”
Mike Leikam, President and CEO of CSCS
“These companies represent the very best of our supplier community”
Mike Leikam, President and CEO of CSCS
“Their teams understand our business, anticipate challenges and work alongside us to develop solutions that support franchisees, restaurants and guests. We are proud to recognize their outstanding contributions.”
Centralized Supply Chain Services, LLC (CSCS®), Applebee’s®, and IHOP® Recognize 2026 Supplier Partners of the Year
Pacific Prime Meats and Custom Foods of America recognized for exceptional collaboration, responsiveness and value
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