About Us
History
Back in 1987, growing restaurant chains faced a difficult choice: go with a large national distributor and lose the personal touch, or piece together multiple regional distributors, each with their own systems, processes, and standards. DMA was created to bridge that gap. We built one national distribution solution with the flexibility and service of independent distributors, all working through one coordinated system.
The Bridge to Better
Nearly four decades later, a lot has changed. Technology is smarter. Supply chains are more complex. Customer expectations are higher. But one thing hasn't changed: the value of a distributor who knows your operation, answers your calls, and treats your problems as their own.
That's the foundation of our Shared Services Model. Independent distributors are strong regionally. We make them powerful nationally. Regional distributors operate as one unified network while maintaining their independence. We centralize the complex infrastructure: contracting, compliance, technology, analytics, and project management so they can focus on what they do best: serving you.
The result? Lower administrative costs, greater visibility, and the flexible service that only independent distributors can deliver.
PURPOSE + CULTURE
Mission & Values
Vision
To be the most trusted partner in independent distribution.
Mission
We unite independent distributors and national operators through better technology, stronger networks, and service that delivers real results.
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Our customers' success is our success. We don't just meet expectations. We exceed them.
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Do what's right. Earn trust. Make a difference every single time.
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Success comes from collaboration. We're transparent, consistent, and committed to shared wins.
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We serve with integrity and passion. Good enough isn't in our vocabulary.
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The industry evolves. So do we. We keep learning, adapting, and pushing what's possible.
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Contact
Hours
Monday–Friday
8am–5pm CST
Call
1-800-697-0362
1-847-413-0082