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NFT: NFT: Does anyone use Restaurant Depot?

jcp56 : 9/28/2016 1:36 pm
If so, how does it compare with Costco? (I have a business license)
yes and I love it  
Ross : 9/28/2016 1:52 pm : link
It's very different from Costco because it's geared towards restaurants. For example, If you want filet mignon, you need to buy the entire filet (usually about 7-8 lbs) and cut it up yourself. They will also come in several grades and the price is dependant on grade.
They sell fresh fish, which costco doesn't It's a very different experience and, if given a choice, i would but from them over Costco.
RE: yes and I love it  
Jay on the Island : 9/28/2016 1:58 pm : link
In comment 13146849 Ross said:
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It's very different from Costco because it's geared towards restaurants. For example, If you want filet mignon, you need to buy the entire filet (usually about 7-8 lbs) and cut it up yourself. They will also come in several grades and the price is dependant on grade.
They sell fresh fish, which costco doesn't It's a very different experience and, if given a choice, i would but from them over Costco.

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Costco sells whole tenderloin in both choice and prime  
PeterinAtlanta : 9/28/2016 1:58 pm : link
grade. They also sell fresh fish.
Sounded interesting so I just looked them up  
steve in ky : 9/28/2016 1:59 pm : link
It sounds like you need to be in the restaurant business to get a membership with them.

"*Restaurant Depot is wholesale only. To qualify for a free membership account, on your first visit you need to show a valid reseller's permit (business license) or tax-exempt certificate (for a non-profit organization) and show proof that you are authorized to purchase for said business or organization."
You dont have to be in the restaurant business  
18E : 9/28/2016 2:01 pm : link
Any business will do
RE: You dont have to be in the restaurant business  
steve in ky : 9/28/2016 2:11 pm : link
In comment 13146873 18E said:
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Any business will do


Well I do have one LLC I keep active for small things even though I'm retired. But if they are asking for a resale certificate or tax exempt certificate it sounds to me like they don't collect state sales tax and then you run the risk of getting hit with a state tax audit if you aren't actually reselling the product. Using a businesses resale certificate to buy personal goods to avoid paying sales tax is fraud.

Anyone know if they charge tax if you wish to pay it? I wouldn't mind trying them out at some point.
why would an owner want to do this?  
I Love Clams Casino : 9/28/2016 2:12 pm : link
Why not just have a food service deliver whatever you order?

What busy restaurant has time to go there?

It just seems weird to me....
don't have one near me. As for COSTCO, we've been members for ages  
Victor in CT : 9/28/2016 2:19 pm : link
but I find us using it less and less. Seriously thinking about dropping it when it comes due again. I have Grade A Shop Rite (our go to) and 2 Stop and Shops within 1 mile, Stew Leonards is 2 miles away.
RE: why would an owner want to do this?  
PeterinAtlanta : 9/28/2016 2:23 pm : link
In comment 13146890 I Love Clams Casino said:
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Why not just have a food service deliver whatever you order?

What busy restaurant has time to go there?

It just seems weird to me....


Pick out what you want vs use whatever is brought?
If you join the Kansas City Barbeque Society,  
PeterinAtlanta : 9/28/2016 2:26 pm : link
you can get passes for Restaurant Depot.
I was a member for awhile  
jcn56 : 9/28/2016 2:34 pm : link
I prefer Costco, but they have larger cuts and different inventory.
I checked out one of their flyers  
steve in ky : 9/28/2016 2:52 pm : link
For myself I'm not sure the prices are worth the hassle and the drive I would have to take to shop there.

It was interesting though, thanks for posting it.
Our snack stand for Football  
NNJ Tom : 9/28/2016 3:30 pm : link
and our KoC have RD Cards. As long as you have a tax certificate, they don't care.
Costco is completely different from Restaurant Depot  
chuckydee9 : 9/28/2016 3:32 pm : link
RD is only meant for resellers or restaurants.. The portions they sell are way too big for even the biggest of families.. Also the quality of their products aren't the best as they are trying to sell to the corner deli or convenient store.. 90% of the products there would be useless to any Costco member..
Fucking Albany  
Bill L : 9/28/2016 4:02 pm : link
Get a Costco!!!



(and a Wegmans)
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