Foodservice Equipment & Supplies magazine named Clark Associates its 2026 Dealer of the Year, a prestigious award recognizing the company’s continued leadership and impact across the foodservice equipment and supplies industry.
Each year, FE&S honors one dealer whose performance, innovation, and commitment to customers set it apart within the industry. The Dealer of the Year designation reflects a combination of operational excellence, sustained performance, and the ability to deliver value across a wide range of foodservice operators.
Clark Associates reported $4.5 billion in revenue in 2025, which is more than five times greater than when the company was first named FE&S Dealer of the Year in 2015. That performance also placed Clark at the top of FE&S’ 2025 Distribution Giants list, marking its fifth consecutive year as the nation’s highest-ranking foodservice equipment and supplies dealer.
“It’s certainly taken an amazing team to get where we are,” said L. Gene Clark, CEO of Clark Associates. “Many have been on this incredible journey with us for a long while, and others have joined more recently to help us go to the next level. This award is a wonderful testament to our employees, serving in so many diverse capacities across the company.”
Clark’s continued leadership is driven by strategic investments in infrastructure and the ability to support customers at scale. The company recently brought its largest and most sophisticated distribution center to date online in Hagerstown, Maryland, enhancing its capacity to efficiently move orders and serve customers who rely on its products to operate their businesses every day.
The foodservice industry continues to navigate economic pressures and shifting market conditions. Throughout these challenges, Clark has remained focused on delivering reliable access to equipment and supplies while supporting a broad and diverse customer base. Where others encounter limitations, Clark continues to differentiate itself through product availability, competitive pricing, responsive service, and dependable shipping.
Clark believes in entrepreneurial risk and innovation, taking an uncompromising approach to business. By investing in data-driven technology, strengthening supplier partnerships, expanding its distribution network, and attracting top talent, the company continues to build long-term value. These priorities have positioned Clark for continued leadership as the nation’s #1 dealer of foodservice equipment and supplies.
About Clark Associates, Inc.
Clark Associates is a privately held company headquartered in Lancaster, PA and has been recognized as one of Central Pennsylvania's fastest growing companies as well as being named the #1 Foodservice Equipment & Supplies Dealer in the U.S. by Foodservice Equipment & Supplies for multiple consecutive years, including 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and into 2026 solidifying its status as the nation's leading supplier.
Employing over 8,000 people, Clark’s multiple divisions and branches in distribution, sales, and technology serve a variety of commercial foodservice customers nationwide. For more information on our business and history, please visit www.clarkinc.biz.