NAPERVILLE, Ill. -- Clark Brands LLC and Wallingford Coffee have joined forces to grow the Four Corners Coffee brand. The companies have signed a designated supplier agreement, making Wallingford a preferred vendor for Four Corners Coffee.
Under the terms of the agreement, Wallingford will sell, distribute and supply Four Corners Coffee in the Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and West Virginia markets. Wallingford will work closely with Clark's customers in those areas to help them grow the Four Corners Coffee brand at their retail locations.
The Four Corners Coffee brand has performed very well in those retail locations where it has been installed, said Karl Goodhouse, Clark Brands' president. We believe that Wallingford can help us take the brand to the next level.
As a designated supplier and preferred vendor, Wallingford will be responsible for distribution and supply of Four Corners Coffee throughout the five-state area. They will also manage equipment and image surveys and installations and will provide around-the-clock equipment service and maintenance. Wallingford has also signed an agreement to license the Four Corners Coffee brand and intends to market Four Corners as its premier coffee brand throughout their market area.
Gary Weber Jr., vice president of national sales, said, We will use the Four Corners marketing program to grow new convenience store business for both companies.
Naperville, Ill.-based Clark Brands owns the Clark family of brands. The company licenses the Clark gasoline brand and the Four Corners Coffee Brand to independent petroleum marketers and retailers in 17 states.
Cincinnati, Ohio-based Wallingford Coffee imports and roasts Arabica coffees.
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