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๐Ÿค Allied Vendor Partner Benefits

Exclusive Perks for Sarasota-Manatee Originals Members

Our Allied Vendor Partners offer special pricing, rebates, and resources just for SMO restaurants. Explore the benefits below and use the contact buttons to connect directly with each partner.

Partner Benefits

Sysco

Foodservice
  • Member Direct Quarterly Rebate Program (.50%+ for non-GPO members)
  • 10% off Supplies on the Fly website + free shipping on many items
  • Access to trend/chef training, technology updates & market reports

PFG (Performance Food Group)

Foodservice
  • Off-invoice drop incentive:
    • $1,500โ€“$2,499.99 โ†’ 1%
    • $2,500โ€“$3,999.99 โ†’ 1.5%
    • $4,000+ โ†’ 2%
  • Cash back for every pound of Bacioยฎ Cheese
  • Braveheart Gold Club rewards for Black Angus Beefยฎ purchases

Cintas

Linen & Uniform
  • New customers: enrolled in Preferred Pricing Program + 2 weeks free service
  • Existing customers: may enroll in Preferred Pricing Program by executing updated agreement

Contact your Cintas representative for SMO Preferred Pricing details.

Toast

POS & Tech
  • New users: 50% off upfront costs, 10โ€“15% discount on software, free networking equipment, and 1 free on-site day with a Toast rep ($1,000 value)
  • Existing users: 50% off hardware, 10โ€“15% discount on new software, and honored discounts on current rates

PolyAI

AI Phone Assistant
  • 12.5% discount on a 12-month contract ($299 โ†’ $262/month per location, up to 500 calls)
  • Additional discounts if 5+ or 10+ restaurants enroll
Contact: Steve Fine

FRLA

Association
  • SMO pays your FRLA membership dues

Reach out to the SMO office if you have questions about your FRLA membership.

Cleanaps

Cleaning Services
  • 35% discount on retail pricing with wholesale minimums
  • Flexible delivery schedules (weekly, bi-weekly, monthly)
  • Same-day service response with WhatsApp communication
  • Flexible payment options
Contact: Niyazi Hacizade

FareFood

Food Purchasing
  • No setup cost
  • 3 months free + 25% off $99/mo for the remainder of year 1
  • Approx. $525 in savings + average $4k/month restaurant food spend savings

Contact FareFood or the SMO office for help getting started.

Advertising Opportunities

Marketing
  • Visit Sarasota co-op: discounted co-op ad placements with Visit Sarasota County

Reach out to SMO for current Visit Sarasota co-op details and deadlines.