what chefs want

What Chefs Want achieves 14% revenue growth in 28 weeks using Cut+Dry

Large-scale food service distributor with $1B+ annual revenue and over 1,000 employees.
14%
total revenue growth achieved
$5.32M
in new online revenue generated

Challenge

WCW relied on a decade-old legacy system that struggled to evolve with modern technology, limiting customer engagement and revenue potential.

  • Outdated system was complex and full of nuances, making platform migration a significant challenge.
  • 60% of operators were ordering moderately or less prior to adoption.
  • Lack of a modern interface prevented customers from discovering new product lines and “Chef’s Signature Selections”

How They Did It

  • Overhauled e-commerce infrastructure through a comprehensive planning process to unravel complex legacy dependencies.
  • Implemented a rich digital catalog allowing customers to easily browse items by name or code and discover new categories.
  • Leveraged data-driven insights to track and shift operator behavior from traditional methods to a 24/7 digital presence.

Wins

What Chefs Want successfully modernized its ordering experience, leading to a permanent shift in buying habits that significantly increased basket sizes and total sales in just 6 months.

“What we love most about Cut+Dry is that they are our partners. It’s not just a technology agreement—it’s a true collaboration. We couldn’t recommend Cut+Dry enough.”

Chanel Smith,
Chief Knowledge and Excellence Officer

“Our CEO is equally pleased, particularly as customer online purchases have increased, and we welcome the rise in revenue and sales. That is a big win for all of us.”

Sarah Re,
Chief Marketing Officer

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