ArrowStream, Chicago, acquired the American Restaurant Association (ARA), Washington, D.C.

“Foodservice organizations are constantly seeking ways to accelerate sales growth while lowering product and operational costs,” says Jeff Dorr, chief customer officer at ArrowStream. “At ArrowStream, we listen closely to our clients, and recently, we’ve heard a lot about challenges finding quality suppliers, getting accurate product information and improving sourcing. Through ARA, we’re gaining a tremendous group of industry thought leaders and technology to address these needs and serve our customers in new ways.”