Chefs' Warehouse Reports 9.6% Q3 Sales Growth Amid Geographic Expansion

The Chefs' Warehouse reported strong financial results for the third quarter of 2025, with net sales increasing 9.6% to over $1 billion and net income rising to $19.15 million from $14.1 million the previous year. The company's gross profit grew 10%, reaching $247.2 million, supported by increased sales and price inflation, with specialty product margins improving despite a slight decline in center-of-the-plate category margins. CEO Christopher Pappas highlighted sequential improvement in business and demand trends, with significant growth in unique customer counts and item placements, partly offset by a strategic exit from a non-core commodity poultry program. The company is expanding geographically and operationally, including Middle East market growth, a recent entry into Texas, and ongoing investments in Florida, California, and Virginia. Digital adoption is strong, with over 60% penetration in specialty products, and the recent Atalco acquisition enhances the company's high-end product offerings. Overall, The Chefs' Warehouse continues to execute a multi-year growth strategy focused on geographic expansion, product diversification, and customer base development amid protein inflation pressures.