Supplier & Vendor Negotiation
Know you're paying a fair price, on every invoice.
The problem
Prices drift when nobody's checking.
Case prices creep up a little at a time. Substitutions arrive at a different spec. Fees and minimums get added. And cheaper isn't always cheaper: a product with a lower case price and a worse yield can cost you more per usable pound.
What's included
- 60–90 days of invoice review to find your top items by spend
- Exact specs (brand, pack, grade, trim) so quotes are comparable
- Quotes from multiple suppliers on the same list
- Comparison on cost per usable unit, delivery terms, fees and payment terms
- Negotiation support and contract terms
- A weekly invoice check against the agreed prices
- Introductions within our DFW vendor network where they help, with any referral relationship disclosed in writing
What you should have at the end
- A clear picture of what you buy and what you pay
- Pricing and terms you can hold suppliers to
- A routine that catches drift on the next invoice, not the next quarter
Who it's for
- Restaurants that haven't rebid in a year or more
- Owners who suspect pricing has drifted but don't have time to check
- Groups that should be buying better across locations
Price
Project pricing — quoted after a free consult
Flat fee, agreed up front after a free consult. Retainers: 3-month minimum, then month-to-month.
FAQ
Questions about Supplier & Vendor Negotiation
Will I have to switch suppliers?
Not necessarily. Your current supplier gets a fair shot to match. Loyalty counts, but it shouldn't cost you.
Do you take commissions from suppliers?
We work for you. If any referral fee is ever involved with a provider we introduce, we disclose it to you in writing first.
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Request this service
Start with a free consult.
Tell us a little about your restaurant. We'll follow up to set up a 30-minute call, then tell you honestly whether it's the right fit.
Project pricing — quoted after a free consult
- Call(972) 971-5281
- EmailZack@primecostgroup.com
- Serving Dallas–Fort Worth.
- We respond within one business day.