About S&S

Our Mission

Since the creation of S&S Food Broker in 1997, we have contended to be the dominant broker in the industry of all C-Store, Travel Class and Higher Education markets. Through our dedicated initiative to exceed manufacturer and customer expectations, we have held ourselves to the highest of standards in conducting business in an honest, ethical, and moral manner. Our tenacity to grow and thrive in a constantly changing market requires us to continually reinvest into our personnel and technology. We aim to provide the best wholesale in our markets by penetrating accounts on all levels and partnering with our manufacturers to understand both their short and long-term goals. We are able to provide such outstanding partnerships because we hire the best and most effective personnel to drive our relationships. Our strong leadership emboldens our passion to build these lasting relationships and drive our success in sales and the merchandising of our products, furthering both parties to our ultimate goals.

Communication + Teamwork = Sales Growth!!!

Our History

1997

S&S Food Broker Began
February – began covering C-Store in Upstate NY

1998

Hired our first Office Administrator
Hired our Sales Manager for Western NY

2000

Hired our first Sales Merchandiser

2001

Expanded to NYC and NJ
Began covering Travel Retail (Hudson News)

2002

Hired our Sales Manager for Eastern NY

2003

Started covering New England
Hired a Sales Manager for New England

2004

Relcated our Headquarters to Ballston Spa, NY
Hired our Chief Financial Officer
Hired our second Office Administrator

2006

Hired our Sales Manager for NJ, Eastern PA, and NYC

2011

Hired our Sales Manager for Western PA, MD, VA, and WV

2015

Hired our Merchandise Coordinator

2017

Hired our Directors and Sales Managers to the team

2018

Hired our third Office Administrator

Doug Sears

Doug Sears
Founder

S&S Food Broker is a brokerage focusing on bringing innovative and satisfying snacks and beverages to the convenience, travel, and higher education channels.

In 1997 representing a handful of manufacturers and with over 19 years of experience in the food brokerage industry, Doug Sears founded S&S Food Broker focusing on the Upstate NY market.

In 2001 we expanded into the New Jersey and metro New York City markets. With the addition of experienced sales team members, including son Michael Sears, and additional office support staff, business continued to grow and expand.
Just a short two years later, in 2003, now representing more than 20 manufacturers, S&S expanded further to include the New England market.

From 2006 to 2011 with experience and a great reputation for friendliness, knowledge, hard work, and innovative new product lines, S&S continued to expand into Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia markets.

In 2017 S&S doubled its sales team continuing to provide excellent service and representation.

On November 4, 2021, S&S Food Broker’s founder, Doug Sears announced his retirement and his son, Michael took over as the company’s President and CEO. The company mission remained the same as Michael leads the staff and it’s creative and innovative manufacturers into the next chapter.

Over the years we have had the honor of being awarded over 20 manufacturer and customer awards for excellence. More importantly, we have had the privilege to partner with some of the best manufacturers and customers in the industry, granting us the opportunity to grow our product lines.

Today our success is evident by our privilege to continue to connect and partner with more than a hundred customers on a regular basis, providing exceptional service and products to our customers thousands of retail stores around the country.

We here at S&S Food Broker are a team driven enterprise committed to your success!

Recognition / Awards

2022

PRAIRIE CITY BAKERY

“BROKER OF THE YEAR”

2021

United Refining Company
(Kwik Fill-Red Apple)

“Vendor of the Year”

2019

HUDSON NEWS

“OUTSTANDING VENDOR”