Jake’s for Independent Restaurants
Texas & Louisiana Foodservice Distributor
and Restaurant Supply
and Restaurant Supply
Here are just some of the reasons why successful Independent Restaurants use Jake’s as their foodservice distributor of choice:

- Custom Solutions: Jake’s is committed to providing innovative, custom solutions for your foodservice business including new menu ideas, culinary shows, access to our in-house executive chef, web-based and face-to-face resources and continuing education, menu design and more.
- Experienced & Knowledgeable Account Managers: Most likely, once a restaurant operator just like you, and seasoned in experience at Jake’s, your Account Manager comes well-prepared to help you with your business and the challenges you face.
- Test Kitchen: Jake’s customers have access to our brand new, fully equipped test kitchen for product evaluation and recipe design.
- Custom Delivery Schedule: We work at your schedule, not ours. Expect to get custom delivery windows that fit your timetable – no more annoying meal-time deliveries.
- Food & Beverage Specialists: Industry-leading category specialists in Produce, Beverage, Dairy, Protein and more can help you make the best selections to meet your food quality and profitability goals. See How Jake’s Can Make You Money on this page for more ways our Specialists can help you.
- Competitive Pricing: Jake’s extensive buying power through our partnership with UniPro Foodservice, provides us the buying power of the “big guys” with access to over 800 manufacturers, while allowing us to continue to provide the excellent service and value that being a family-owned enterprise allows.
- How Jake's Can SAVE You Money
- How Jake's Can MAKE You Money
How Jake’s Saves You Money
All of these value-added, complimentary and money-saving services and programs are available to you the moment you join the Jake’s family.
Jake’s Rewards Plus
Jake’s Rewards Plus is a special program designed to reward you for your ongoing partnership with us. This unique program allows you to earn points with everything you buy from Jake's and gives you the ability to redeem those points for one of over 7,000 reward items, including a wide selection of merchandise and exciting travel destinations.
If you are already a member of Jake’s Rewards Plus, click here to login to your account.
Rebates Advantage Program
Jake’s tracks all manufacturer coupons and rebates for items you purchase from us. We provide you a copy of the tracking for your submission, as well as a pre-addressed and stamped envelope.
Market Reports
Jake’s tracks commodity pricing daily, so you don’t have to. But to see for yourself, click here to access current market information on Oil & Grain, Pork, Produce, Dairy, Beef/Veal/Lamb, Seafood and Poultry.
To take advantage of any or all of these complimentary, money-saving services from Jake’s, join our family by calling (713) 868-1301 or send us an email.
How Jake’s Makes You Money
All of these value-added, complimentary and money-making services are available to you the moment you join the Jake’s family.
Food & Beverage Specialists
Consultation with Jake’s team of Food and Beverage Specialists is always available to you at any time. They can answer your questions concerning produce, beverage, protein and dairy, among others. Their answers are always designed to make you money, while keeping food quality consistent, if not better.
New Products: Our Food and Beverage Specialists keep you up-to-date with new products and how to use them to improve profitability. You can even test new products in our exhibition kitchen.
Spotting New Trends: Interested in the latest consumer eating and refreshment trends that can impact the success of your business? Just talk to our Specialists. They can inform you on how to be on the leading edge of emerging trends that will impact your business, such as products and solutions for health-conscious customers interested in trans-fat free alternatives or enhancing your salad bar.
To spot trends, we utilize business intelligence tools that allow us to analyze vast amounts of data with unparalleled drill-down capability. These tools allow us to react faster to developing market trends, as well customer requests.
Alternative Offerings: Do you have questions about alternative offerings, such as concentrates vs. fresh squeezed, and how the right choice can make you more money? Ask our Specialists. They have the answers.
Menu Consulting
Adding the “WOW” Factor: Jake’s in-house Executive Chef can help analyze your menu and help you add the “WOW” factor to taste, visual appeal and quality, while keeping a critical eye on profitability. Our Executive Chef can help you revise your menu or create a new menu, with new or modified recipes, from simple to gourmet dishes.
Proof of Concept: Will a new recipe work? Our customers have access to our test kitchen to try out new recipes and menu ideas. Trying it before serving it, always pays off.
Jake’s Food Show and “Jake’s Bucks”
Jake’s Food Show gathers the finest suppliers and manufacturer representatives from across the country to exhibit, promote new products and equipment, and offer exclusive pricing specials to Jake’s customers. Jake’s customers also benefit from allowances paid at the show using our unique “Jake’s Bucks” payment system. Simply place your commitment to order at the Food Show, negotiate directly with suppliers to maximize your allowances, and receive Jake’s Bucks for your purchases. Redeem your Jake’s Bucks at the Redemption Center at the show and receive a voucher for your rebate amount, payable following successful fulfillment of your Food Show commitment!
To take advantage of any or all of these complimentary, money-making services from Jake’s, join our family by calling (713) 868-1301 or send us an email.
To join Jake’s family of successful independent restaurants, call us at (713) 868-1301 or send us an email.