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 Leadership Team at Centralized Supply Chain Services, LLC (CSCS®) is responsible for steering the company’s strategic direction and ensuring operational excellence. Comprised of the President & CEO, Vice President of Logistics, Chief Financial Officer, and Chief Procurement Officer, this team oversees the company's mission to provide continuously available and cost-effective goods and services to Member operators, while also collaborating with Applebee’s and IHOP to develop innovative products and programs. They ensure the effective management of approximately $2 billion in annual spend, supporting the supply chain needs of both systems.

Leadership Team

Procurement and Category Management Team

Supply Chain and Inventory Management

Leadership Team

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Procurement and Category Management Team

Supply Chain and Inventory Management