Food Production Operation
The Challenge
- One of the world’s largest takeout and food delivery chains needed to establish a new food production and distribution facility to better serve its network of franchisees.
- Needed a facility to support a mix of freezer, cooler, production, and distribution space.
- Needed to optimize their logistics network while choosing a site that optimizes its operational efficiencies.
The Solution
- SSG conducted a broad search to look for ideal candidate that offered optimal accessibility as well as an attractive business environment.
- Over 50 candidate sites within the search area were evaluated and benchmarked against their existing operations.
- SSG identified four finalist communities and organized site tours, building tours, and meetings with local economic development representatives.
The Result
- The company made a capital investment of $25 million and created 125 jobs.
- Negotiated a lease for a 110,000 square foot facility.
- Negotiated a $3.3 million economic incentive package including property tax abatements, job tax credits, and fee waivers.