Foodservice Equipment & Supplies named Clark Associates the 2026 recipient of the magazine’s prestigious Dealer of the Year Award.
This photo montage shows the development of Clark Associates through the years, including the main distribution center today in Lancaster, Pa., and some early images from the company’s inception.This photo montage shows the development of Clark Associates through the years, including the main distribution center today in Lancaster, Pa., and some early images from the company’s inception. Clark Associates previously earned FE&S Dealer of the Year honors in 2015, when the Pennsylvania-based foodservice equipment and supplies dealer reported annual revenues of $632.45 million. Today, Clark Associates' revenue is more than five times greater, coming in at $3.64 billion in 2024, per FE&S 2025 Distribution Giants Study.
“While Clark Associates’ topline growth is noteworthy, none of that would be possible without the company’s continued investment in its people and willingness to keep innovating through thoughtful application of technology, expansion of facilities and much more,” said Maureen Slocum, FE&S publisher. “This combination fuels Clark Associates’ growth across many operator segments as it continues to provide value on its customers’ terms.”
“It’s certainly taken an amazing team to get where we are. 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,” said L. Gene Clark, CEO of Clark Associates. “This award is a wonderful testament to our employees, serving in so many diverse capacities across the company.”
Representatives from Clark Associates will accept this honor during FE&S’ 2026 Dealer of the Year & All-Industry Awards Gala, which will take place Sat., May 16 at the Four Seasons Hotel Chicago.
FE&S is able to present its 2026 Dealer of the Year & All-Industry Awards Gala thanks to the support of its platinum sponsors: Alto-Shaam, Middleby, Parts Town and Welbilt, an Ali Group company.
The FE&S Dealer of the Year & All-Industry Awards Gala recognizes the foodservice community’s brightest stars by presenting them with some of the industry’s most time-honored awards, including the FE&S Hall of Fame Award, Top Achievers, Facility Design Project of the Year and DSR of the Year.
Anyone interested in learning more about the 2026 Dealer of the Year & All-Industry Awards Gala should contact Maureen Slocum at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
