In the spirit of giving, our corporate campus came together this month for a food drive supporting Mission Food Pantry as part of our annual Clarksgiving initiative. Thanks to our employees’ generosity, we collected 865 pounds of canned goods to help local families in need this holiday season!
About us
Clark Associates, a collective of dynamic companies and the core services that support them, leads the food service industry in equipment, supplies and service. Its businesses include e-commerce site, WebstaurantStore.com, 11 brick-and-click Restaurant Stores in the northeast, and 3 specialty channels, Clark Food Service Equipment, 11400 Inc. and Clark National Accounts. These differing units allow Clark Associates to serve every type of foodservice customer from independent restaurants to institutions to some of the world’s largest restaurant chains. Clark Associates is the #1 distributor in the nation with over 9 million square feet of distribution centers, and nearly 7,000 employees in 33 states.
- Website
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http://www.clarkassociatesinc.biz/
External link for Clark Associates
- Industry
- Wholesale
- Company size
- 5,001-10,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1971
- Specialties
- Purchasing, Accounting, Marketing, Photo & Video, Distribution, Content, Admin/Support, IT, Customer Solutions, Service, Design & Construction, Sales, Engineering, Compliance, Development, Financial, Legal, and Logistics & Supply Chain
Locations
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2205 Old Philadelphia Pike
Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17602, US
Employees at Clark Associates
Updates
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Big news from The Restaurant Store! The Restaurant Store has officially opened their 14th location, marking the third store in Florida following Jacksonville and Orlando. The Davie, FL store launches with 14 new local hires, with additional roles expected as operations grow. Congratulations to the entire team on this exciting milestone! Read more below. https://lnkd.in/eJTWXEkH
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Clark Associates and Clark Associates Charitable Foundation are proud to support the Lancaster County Community Foundation’s annual ExtraGive — a 24-hour community-wide giving event inspiring individual donations to local nonprofits. Thanks to 250 participating employees and a foundation match, we’re thrilled to share that together we raised $124,258 for organizations making a difference right here in our community. What an incredible way to kick off the season of giving! #ExtraGive
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Our corporate campus celebrated Clarksgiving today! Clarksgiving has become an employee favorite event – a day where we enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving meal with our coworkers to kick off the holiday season. A big thank you to our friends at Bird-in-Hand Family Restaurant for providing a delicious meal.
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Today's employee spotlight is Jen Bitner! Jen is a Purchasing Assistant on our Flexible Plastics, Foil, Candles, and Fuel Team and is celebrating 10 years with Clark. In her role, Jen plays a key part in keeping products moving — from order placement and tracking to invoicing, troubleshooting, and problem-solving for both domestic and import lines. Her attention to detail and commitment keeps our supply chain running smoothly every day. Jen stays driven by her commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and strong partnerships across teams. Learn more about Jen below!
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For our final ExtraGive spotlight, we’re featuring Ross Chelius, Sales Specialist at The Restaurant Store, who is highlighting the Boys & Girls Club of Lancaster. This organization provides mentorship, safe spaces, and life-changing opportunities for local youth — shaping futures right here in our community. Ross shares why their mission matters and why supporting ExtraGive makes a real difference. Read his story below, and join us in giving back during ExtraGive, this Friday, November 21!
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We’re hiring! WebstaurantStore is seeking a UX/UI Design Manager to lead a talented team of designers shaping seamless digital experiences across our website, app, and chat. In this role, you’ll balance hands-on design leadership with mentoring, collaboration, and strategic partnership to create thoughtful, user-centered solutions. Hear from hiring manager, Kate Caloia: “Our design team thrives on curiosity, collaboration, and craft. We’re looking for a leader who shares that energy—someone who can champion great experiences, mentor designers, and bring clarity to complex problems.” Apply today! https://lnkd.in/eqbwPrS5
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Today's employee spotlight is Ben Herr! Ben is a Senior Operations Manager on our Perishables team and has been part of Clark for five years! In his role, Ben oversees the inventory operations for our perishable catalog — tackling unique challenges and driving improvements in ordering, storage, and supply chain processes. His work helps us deliver a smoother, fresher experience for customers in this fast-growing category. Ben enjoys uncovering new connections across teams to spark collaboration, learn more about what motivates him below!
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Clark Associates is proud to continue highlighting local nonprofits for this year’s ExtraGive! As we count down to Friday, November 21, our employees are sharing personal stories about the organizations that inspire them and make a real impact in our community. This week, Katie Martin, Director of Federal Sales for 11400 LLC, shares why Bench Mark Program holds a special place in her heart — and how their mission is changing lives in Lancaster County. Read her story below!
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14 members of our Durant, OK Distribution Center team stepped up to serve their community this month at Feeding Hope! Feeding Hope’s mission is simple yet powerful - provide a quality meal to anyone in need, regardless of circumstances. Our team was proud to serve 100 meals and support an organization making a real difference in the place they call home.
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