Whitsons Culinary Group

Whitsons Culinary Group is a family-founded food service management company established in 1979 in Garden City, New York. It has grown from a pair of restaurants into one of the largest food service companies in the United States, ranking as the 15th largest overall and the fourth largest in K-12 food service by 2022. The company is dedicated to enhancing life through nourishing meals, emphasizing community, wellness, and authentic relationships. Whitsons serves a variety of markets, including K-12 educational dining, healthcare, residential dining, and community meals. They focus on personalized service and building strong connections within the communities they serve. The company launched "Real Meals by Whitsons®" in 2023, showcasing their commitment to sustainability and nutrition. Whitsons continues to expand its reach through acquisitions and geographic growth, recently entering new markets in New England and other states. Their primary customers include school districts, healthcare facilities, and residential communities, reflecting their dedication to providing nutritious meals to children and vulnerable populations.

Food Production Islandia, United States Founded 1979 ~378 employees Private · Private Equity

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Employees
378
-0.3% in the 3 months to Jun 2025
Revenue / employee
$463K
Revenue ~$175M
12-month attrition
4.3%
Tech: 0%
H1B sponsor
NA

Headcount trend

Whitsons Culinary Group went from 319 employees in Jul 2023 to 378 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 6 people joined, 6 left.

Headcount data through Jun 2025

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other290
Operations41
Sales19
HR10
Marketing8
Success5
Finance4
Engineering1

Funding

  • Sep 2021 · Private Equity · GenNx360 Capital

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How many employees does Whitsons Culinary Group have?

Whitsons Culinary Group has about 378 employees, down 0.3% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.

What is Whitsons Culinary Group's revenue per employee?

Whitsons Culinary Group makes about $463K in revenue per employee, based on $175M annual revenue and 378 employees.

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