Checklist: Holiday Planning Made Simple

Any successful holiday stems from a solid plan. Follow this checklist to get organized and drive business during the busiest days of the year.

“You need to have a plan for every big holiday,” urges Freddy Shier, a Michigan-based Gordon Food Service Business Solutions Specialist. “Don’t leave things to chance and don’t rely on somebody’s memory of what you’ve done before. Write everything down. And start early.”

With that in mind, we’ve created a Holiday Planning Checklist. Use it to strategize for every holiday so you can maximize sales, guests counts and customer satisfaction.

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The 2026 Food & Beverage Forecast

The coming years will redefine the foodservice industry. As consumer habits shift due to economic, health, and social forces, staying ahead is not just an

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Is Gordon Food Service the Right Fit for Your Business? Here’s How We Help You Decide.

Switching food distributors is never a decision taken lightly. We know that as a foodservice operator, you aren’t just looking for a truck that shows

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Gordon Food Service Canada Heralded as a Forbes’ Canada’s Best Employer for 2026

[Milton, Ontario], January 20th, 2026 — Gordon Food Service Canada is absolutely thrilled to announce its powerful recognition on the Forbes list of Canada’s Best