Centralized Supply Chain Services, LLC (CSCS®) is the exclusive purchasing agent for the Applebee’s and IHOP systems.

Formed as a purchasing cooperative to leverage the combined buying power of both systems, CSCS currently manages approximately $2 billion in spend on behalf of its Member operators.

CSCS’s primary mission is two-fold. First, to assure that Member operators receive the benefit of continuously available goods and distribution services in adequate quantities at the lowest sustainable delivered prices; and second, to coordinate with Applebee’s and IHOP in their ongoing efforts to develop new and innovative products and programs to promote their respective concepts.

CSCS's headquarters office is located in Lenexa, Kansas, a suburb of the greater Kansas City metropolitan area.

Business Development

Food & Beverage

Logistics & Supply Chain

Restaurants

Centralized Supply Chain Services, LLC

Mike Leikam

Kristy Meyers

Melanie Byler

Amanda Pickner

Dustin Pittman

Dan Bergen

James Hennahane

The Data Analysis and Intelligence team at Centralized Supply Chain Services, LLC, comprising roles such as Data Quality Analyst, Data Intelligence Analyst, and Sr. Data Analyst, is responsible for collecting, managing, and interpreting vast amounts of data related to the procurement and distribution processes. Their primary focus is to ensure data accuracy and provide actionable insights to optimize purchasing strategies and enhance supply chain efficiency for the Applebee’s and IHOP systems, thereby supporting the company's mission of delivering goods at the lowest sustainable prices and aiding in product innovation and program development.

Data Analysis and Intelligence

Procurement and Category Management Team

Supply Chain and Inventory Management

Leadership Team

Data Analysis and Intelligence

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Procurement and Category Management Team

Supply Chain and Inventory Management

Leadership Team