# Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (CHEF)

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## Company

- Legal name: Chefs' Warehouse, Inc.
- Ticker: CHEF (Nasdaq)
- SEC CIK: 0001517175
- Industry: Wholesale-Groceries, General Line (SIC 5141)
- Headquarters: Ridgefield, CT
- Fiscal year ends: December 26
- SEC filer category: Large accelerated filer
- Website: chefswarehouse.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-chefs-warehouse
- Next earnings date: Jan 27, 2027 (estimated from past 8-K timing)

## Key facts

- Revenue: $4.1B for the fiscal year ended Dec 26, 2025 (10-K filed Feb 24, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1517175/000151717526000005/0001517175-26-000005-index.html
- Operating income: $145.1M for the fiscal year ended Dec 26, 2025 (10-K filed Feb 24, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1517175/000151717526000005/0001517175-26-000005-index.html
- Net income: $72.4M for the fiscal year ended Dec 26, 2025 (10-K filed Feb 24, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1517175/000151717526000005/0001517175-26-000005-index.html
- SG&A: $849.8M for the fiscal year ended Dec 26, 2025 (10-K filed Feb 24, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1517175/000151717526000005/0001517175-26-000005-index.html
- Employees: 5,156 as of Dec 26, 2025, as reported in an SEC filing. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1517175/000151717526000005/chef-20251226.htm
- Shares outstanding: 43,462,895 as of Oct 23, 2026 (10-Q filed Oct 28, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1517175/000151717526000036/0001517175-26-000036-index.html
- Auditor: Bdo Usa, P.C., Stamford, Connecticut, named in the latest 10-K. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1517175/000151717526000005/chef-20251226.htm

## Business

We are a premier distributor of specialty food and center-of-the-plate products in the United States, the Middle East, and Canada. We are focused on serving the specific needs of chefs who own and/or operate some of the leading menu-driven independent restaurants, fine dining establishments, country clubs, hotels, caterers, culinary schools, bakeries, patisseries, chocolateries, cruise lines, casinos and specialty food stores in the United States, the Middle East, and Canada (collectively, our “Core Customers”).

Source: Item 1. Business, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1517175/000151717526000005/chef-20251226.htm

## Annual results

| Fiscal year ended | Revenue | Operating income | Net income | SG&A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 26, 2025 | $4.1B | $145.1M | $72.4M | $849.8M |
| Dec 27, 2024 | $3.8B | $128.2M | $55.5M | $784.9M |
| Dec 29, 2023 | $3.4B | $100.9M | $34.6M | $704.8M |
| Dec 30, 2022 | $2.6B | $85.7M | $27.8M | $518.2M |
| Dec 24, 2021 | $1.7B | $10.8M | -$4.9M | $379.3M |

Each figure comes from the annual report for that year. Filing links for every figure: https://steadybase.io/company/chefs-warehouse-inc.json

## Officers and directors

- Christopher Pappas, President and CEO. LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/christopher-pappas-945689163. Source: Form 4 filed Aug 18, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1517175/000094787126000815/0000947871-26-000815-index.htm
- James Leddy, Chief Financial Officer. LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/james-leddy-5048894. Source: Form 4 filed Mar 6, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1517175/000094787126000235/0000947871-26-000235-index.htm
- John Pappas, Vice Chairman and COO. Source: Form 4 filed Mar 6, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1517175/000094787126000234/0000947871-26-000234-index.htm
- Alexandros Aldous, General Counsel. Source: Form 4 filed Aug 18, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1517175/000094787126000817/0000947871-26-000817-index.htm
- Christina Polychroni, Chief Human Resources Officer. Source: Form 4 filed Aug 18, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1517175/000094787126000816/0000947871-26-000816-index.htm
- Tim McCauley, Chief Accounting Officer. LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/tim-mccauley-73721112. Source: Form 4 filed Mar 6, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1517175/000094787126000236/0000947871-26-000236-index.htm
- Aylwin Lewis, Board member (per proxy). Source: DEF 14A filed Mar 25, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1517175/000151717526000012/chef-20260325.htm
- Debra Walton-Ruskin, Board member (per proxy). Source: DEF 14A filed Mar 25, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1517175/000151717526000012/chef-20260325.htm
- Ivy Brown, Board member (per proxy). Source: DEF 14A filed Mar 25, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1517175/000151717526000012/chef-20260325.htm
- Lester Owens, Board member (per proxy). Source: DEF 14A filed Mar 25, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1517175/000151717526000012/chef-20260325.htm
- Richard N. Peretz, Board member (per proxy). Source: DEF 14A filed Mar 25, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1517175/000151717526000012/chef-20260325.htm
- Steven F. Goldstone, Board member (per proxy). Source: DEF 14A filed Mar 25, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1517175/000151717526000012/chef-20260325.htm
- Wendy M. Weinstein, Board member (per proxy). Source: DEF 14A filed Mar 25, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1517175/000151717526000012/chef-20260325.htm

## Recent 8-K events

- Oct 28, 2026: Item 2.02, Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release); Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1517175/000151717526000034/chef-20261028.htm
- Oct 19, 2026: Item 1.01, Entry into a material definitive agreement; Item 1.02, Termination of a material definitive agreement; Item 2.03, Creation of a direct financial obligation; Item 3.02, Unregistered sales of equity securities. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1517175/000151717526000030/chef-20261019.htm
- Jul 29, 2026: Item 2.02, Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release); Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1517175/000151717526000026/chef-20260729.htm
- May 11, 2026: Item 5.07, Submission of matters to a vote of security holders; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1517175/000094787126000509/ss6310035_8k.htm
- Apr 29, 2026: Item 2.02, Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release); Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1517175/000151717526000021/chef-20260429.htm
- Apr 24, 2026: Item 5.02, Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1517175/000094787126000469/ss6243133_8k.htm
- Feb 11, 2026: Item 2.02, Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release); Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1517175/000094787126000110/ss5935324_8k.htm
- Jan 13, 2026: Item 7.01, Regulation FD disclosure; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1517175/000094787126000031/ss5815598_8k.htm
- Oct 29, 2025: Item 2.02, Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release); Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1517175/000151717525000019/chef-20251029.htm
- Jul 30, 2025: Item 2.02, Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release); Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1517175/000162828025036584/chef-20250730.htm

## Insider trades (Form 4)

- Aug 14, 2026: Alexandros Aldous (General Counsel) sold 35,000 shares, about $3.9M. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1517175/000094787126000817/0000947871-26-000817-index.htm
- Aug 14, 2026: Christina Polychroni (Chief Human Resources Officer) sold 2,752 shares, about $308,224. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1517175/000094787126000816/0000947871-26-000816-index.htm
- Aug 14, 2026: Christopher Pappas (President and CEO) sold 100,000 shares, about $11.0M. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1517175/000094787126000815/0000947871-26-000815-index.htm
- May 19, 2026: Christina Polychroni (Chief Human Resources Officer) sold 4,500 shares, about $356,445. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1517175/000094787126000567/0000947871-26-000567-index.htm
- May 5, 2026: Christopher Pappas (President and CEO) sold 125,000 shares, about $9.8M. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1517175/000094787126000493/0000947871-26-000493-index.htm
- Mar 3, 2026: Christopher Pappas (President and CEO) sold 95,908 shares, about $6.0M. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1517175/000094787126000226/0000947871-26-000226-index.htm
- Mar 2, 2026: Christina Polychroni (Chief Human Resources Officer) sold 6,401 shares, about $437,079. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1517175/000094787126000225/0000947871-26-000225-index.htm
- Feb 27, 2026: Alexandros Aldous (General Counsel) sold 29,500 shares, about $2.1M. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1517175/000094787126000221/0000947871-26-000221-index.htm
- Feb 18, 2026: Tim McCauley (Chief Accounting Officer) sold 7,500 shares, about $525,000. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1517175/000094787126000209/0000947871-26-000209-index.htm
- Nov 4, 2025: James Leddy (Chief Financial Officer) sold 22,000 shares, about $1.4M. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1517175/000094787125000951/0000947871-25-000951-index.htm
- Jul 14, 2025: Tim McCauley (Chief Accounting Officer) sold 17,500 shares, about $1.1M. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1517175/000094787125000666/0000947871-25-000666-index.htm

## Latest filings

- 8-K filed Oct 28, 2026: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1517175/000151717526000034/chef-20261028.htm
- 10-K filed Feb 24, 2026: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1517175/000151717526000005/chef-20251226.htm
- 10-Q filed Oct 28, 2026: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1517175/000151717526000036/chef-20260925.htm
- DEF 14A filed Mar 25, 2026: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1517175/000151717526000012/chef-20260325.htm

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