KaTom Restaurant Supply, Inc.

KaTom's caring associates are supporting the Hope for the Holidays Toy Drive, an initiative to bring joy to children and families in East Tennessee impacted by October's floods. In an effort coordinated by our KaTom Helping Hands Committee, our team filled several large boxes with new toys, games, and other items. The drive—led by WBIR-TV, Walmart, and the FBI KNOXVILLE CITIZENS ACADEMY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION—will culminate with volunteers distributing the donations to families with children in preschool to eighth grade in three local counties.

From introducing former White House advisor Karl Rove to leading a discussion on tax policy as co-chair of the FEDA Advocacy Council, KaTom Restaurant Supply CEO Patricia Bible was a dynamo as usual at the 2024 FEDA Annual Conference. The annual gathering of foodservice equipment leaders focused on "Anchoring the Industry's Ascent" and discussed how participants can work together for the good of the industry and the customers we serve.

Team KaTom is celebrating a remarkable accomplishment today: Sixteen straight years on?Inc. Magazine's list of the fastest-growing companies in America! We were amazed when we made it five years and astounded when we passed a decade on the list. We’re still trying to find an adjective big enough to describe our feeling about becoming one of the only companies to ever earn this recognition 16 consecutive years. Thank you to each and every one of the more than 250 members of Team KaTom! Your hard work, determination, and dedication to our mission of “creating legendary customer experiences” made this possible. We also want to thank all the customers who entrusted us to be part of their foodservice journey. If you’re looking for a national restaurant equipment and supplies dealer that provides personalized service, we hope you’ll give us a chance to earn your business and be part of your success!

Thanks to our outstanding vendor partners, the customers who give us their trust and their business, and our incredible associates, KaTom earned top honors from our national buying group! We received awards recognizing us as having the biggest sales growth in dollars and for growing with more vendors than any other dealer. We were also runner-up for total volume percent increase, fueled by last year’s massive warehouse expansion. KaTom VP of Business Development Charley Bible (left) and COO Mark Anderson were on-hand in Chicago to accept the awards.

Congratulations to KaTom Director of?Outside Sales Nick Taylor, CFSP, who has been named Dealer Sales Representative (DSR) of the Year by Foodservice Equipment & Supplies magazine! Nick, who joined Team KaTom six years ago, was also named DSR of the month in January 2023 in recognition of his work?creating legendary experiences for the customers we serve. “Nick may have started his career in mattress sales, but he used that platform to spring forward to develop a book-of-business that totaled $60 million in 2023,” said Maureen Slocum, FE&S publisher. “As Nick’s customers put it, he forms partnerships with them that are rooted in trust and mutual respect. Nick is known for his integrity and reliability, which are hallmarks of this award.”

We’re honored to mark our tenth year among the fastest-growing woman-owned companies in America. Thanks to @WomenPresidentsOrganization and JPMorgan Chase & Co. for celebrating our Founder, President, and CEO Patricia Bible in addition to the other inspiring women on this year’s list. #WPO50Fastest

We're thrilled to hold our place among the top dealers in the industry as we once again come in at No. 6 on Foodservice Equipment & Supplies' Distribution Giants list. With sales growth of more than $37 million in 2023, KaTom served more foodservice and hospitality operators than ever before amid significant expansions to our teams and our headquarters. We're now more than 250 associates strong and serving customers from across the country from our 350,000-square-foot headquarters and fulfillment center spaces. Thank you to all the customers, associates, and vendor partners who continue to support KaTom and fuel our growth. https://lnkd.in/dxW2W4hE

KaTom was once an ambitious dream and has since developed into one of the fastest-growing woman-owned companies in America. FEDA tells the story of our founder and CEO, Patricia Bible, revealing some of the hard work and inspiration behind KaTom's rapid success. https://lnkd.in/eBh-VSNC

Thanks for the shout-out, Big Slate Media! We loved having your talented, professional crew in-house and appreciate the work you're doing to help us tell the KaTom story through video.

At KaTom, we understand the importance of a motivated and cohesive team. That's why we took the opportunity to show a bit of gratitude for all our team members by observing International Thank You Day. As a token of appreciation, each associate received a thank-you card and a Hershey's kiss today. Without the efforts of each and every member of our team, KaTom wouldn't?be one of America's fastest-growing businesses. Today and every day, thank you to all of our dedicated associates!