ID NEWS: DMA awarded new contract by P.F. Chang

Distribution Market Advantage (DMA), Schaumburg, IL, has agreed to a new three-year distribution contract with P.F. Chang's China Bistro and Pei Wei Asian Diner concepts.

"We are excited about this new agreement, because it allows us to continue to be part of the PF Chang's and Pei Wei success story," comments Bob Sala, president and ceo of the $12-billion national chain distribution marketing group. "As the primary foodservice supplier for the concepts, we look forward to providing superior service to each of the locations and their respective customers."

"We're convinced that DMA offers the best possible distribution system to support the continued growth of our two concepts," adds Gary Schwartz, director of purchasing for P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Inc., Scottsdale, AZ, which owns and operates the restaurants. The multi-unit operator recorded $422 million in revenues last year.

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