Foodservice

Pro Food Systems Selects Ascentium Capital as Preferred Finance Partner

Champs Chicken, Cooper's Express parent picks national preferred financing resource

HOLTS SUMMIT, Mo. -- Pro Food Systems Inc. (PFS), known for its Champs Chicken and Cooper's Express branded hot food programs and foodservice equipment for supermarkets, convenience stores and retailers, has announced that it has selected Ascentium Capital as its national preferred financing resource.

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“Our No. 1 goal is to assist our customers in operating profitable locations. To ensure success, we are offering the best financing options available that enable retailers to acquire all the proper equipment," said Trevor Monnig, CFO at PFS. "We are confident in this partnership and the benefits Ascentium is able to provide our retailers.”

Ascentium Capital’s finance solutions will assist PFS and their client network to drive growth by enabling retail locations to acquire the right foodservice equipment that maximizes return on investment (ROI) and optimizes space and operational efficiencies. The customized finance program will be available to the entire PFS client network throughout the United States. As PFS pioneers new products and services, Ascentium Capital’s finance program will evolve to meet the changing business requirements, the Kingwood, Texas-based company said.

Through the convenience of financing and a consultative approach, Ascentium Capital tailors the finance terms to a clients’ specific cash-flow needs.

“Our unique finance platform allows us to meet the strategic business requirements for PFS. We look forward to sharing our expertise in financing and anticipate many shared successes,” said Len Baccaro, senior vice president of sales at Ascentium Capital.

As a direct lender, Ascentium Capital specializes in providing affordable and customized financing and leasing solutions that drive growth and profit for manufacturers, distributors and franchisors, as well as direct financing to businesses nationwide.

Based in Holts Summit, Mo., Pro Food Systems provides branded hot food programs primarily for supermarkets and convenience stores. It is the parent company of Champs Chicken, Cooper's Express and private-label brands. The company also supplies non-branded food products and foodservice equipment for retailers. It has more than 700 branded locations in 36 states.

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