Johnson-Lancaster and Associates Inc. is the 2017 recipient of Foodservice Equipment and Supplies’ prestigious Dealer of the Year award.

Representatives from the Clearwater, Fla.-based foodservice equipment and supplies dealership will accept this honor during FE&S’ 2017 Dealer of the Year and Industry Awards Gala, which will take place Sat., May 20 at the Four Seasons Hotel Chicago.

During the past 5 years, Johnson-Lancaster has grown its business to more than $108 million in annual revenues from $43 million, making it the 16th largest foodservice equipment and supplies dealer in the country, according to FE&S’ Distribution Giants Study. “Johnson-Lancaster’s success has come through a thoughtful approach to working with its customers and supply chain partners,” said Joseph Carbonara, FE&S’ editorial director. “Under the leadership of Brad Lancaster, the company continues to raise the bar in such areas as project management and recruiting new people to the industry. By understanding the role their customers want them to play, Johnson-Lancaster handles each project in an effective and efficient manner.”

FE&S is able to present its 2017 Dealer of the Year and Industry Awards Gala thanks to the generous support of its three platinum sponsors: Manitowoc Foodservice, True and Unified Brands.

 FE&S’ Dealer of the Year and Industry Awards Gala recognizes the foodservice community’s brightest stars by presenting them with some of the industry’s most time-honored awards. Held each year on the Saturday of the National Restaurant Association’s trade show in Chicago, this event brings together the best of the best to celebrate the ongoing success of the foodservice industry. Other awards to be presented the evening of May 20 include: FE&S’ Hall of Fame Award, FE&S’ Top Achievers, Facility Design Project of the Year and DSR of the Year.

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