GFS Marketplace

GFS Marketplace, now operating as Gordon Food Service Store, is the retail division of Gordon Food Service, a company with a long history in North American food distribution. The business began in 1897 when Isaac Van Westenbrugge started a butter and egg delivery service in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Over the years, the company introduced innovations such as motorized delivery and opened its first Cash & Carry store, which set the stage for its current retail approach.

As of November 2025, Gordon Food Service Store runs more than 175 locations across the Midwest, Southeast, and Florida. These stores serve both business and household customers, offering bulk foods, restaurant supplies, and kitchen essentials. Locations are typically found in busy retail corridors and are designed to be accessible to a wide range of customers, including restaurants, caterers, non-profits, and families, with no membership required.

In the past five years, the brand has steadily expanded its presence, entering new markets in the Southeast and Florida and targeting both urban and suburban communities where foodservice demand and population growth are strong. The company continues to invest in new store openings and distribution capabilities, reflecting a growth-oriented posture. Gordon Food Service remains privately held and family-managed, with its headquarters in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The company’s scale, flexible store formats, and established reputation make it a reliable and well-known tenant in the retail and foodservice supply sector.