Sysco Corporation
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Company History
Founded 1969 in Houston, Texas, United States
Sysco was founded in 1969 when John F. Baugh and other foodservice distributors combined regional operations around a national consolidation thesis. The early idea was that restaurants wanted dependable broadline service, and that distribution density would become more valuable as the customer base expanded.
John F. Baugh and other distributors formed Sysco to build a national foodservice distribution company.
Sysco became a public company and used capital markets to support expansion.
Antitrust opposition ended Sysco's proposed combination with US Foods.
Sysco expanded internationally by acquiring Brakes Group in Europe.
Sysco reported fiscal 2025 sales of $81.370 billion.
Sysco agreed to acquire Jetro Restaurant Depot for an enterprise value of about $29.1 billion.