Centralized Supply Chain Services Newsroom

Explore the latest CSCS supply chain news from Centralized Supply Chain Services. Here, you can find company announcements, leadership updates, industry insights, and important milestones.

CSCS supports the Applebee’s and IHOP restaurant systems through strategic supply chain management. In addition, our team works closely with suppliers, partners, and industry leaders. Together, these relationships help strengthen restaurant operations and support long-term success.

As a result, our newsroom highlights the people, partnerships, and initiatives behind our work. You can also read about company events, employee achievements, and community involvement.

Meanwhile, new stories provide a closer look at developments across the CSCS organization. For example, we may share leadership announcements, industry recognition, or important company milestones.

Additionally, the newsroom provides useful updates for members, suppliers, employees, and industry partners. Check back often for new CSCS stories and announcements. Finally, follow CSCS on social media for even more company updates.

Applebee's and IHOP Supplier Partners of the Year recognized by CSCS

Centralized Supply Chain Services, LLC (CSCS®) and Applebee’s and IHOP Recognize their Supplier Partners of the Year at their respective annual Franchise Meetings

October 29, 2025

LENEXA, Kan.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Centralized Supply Chain Services, LLC (CSCS®) in partnership with Applebee’s® and IHOP® recognized Supplier Partners of the Year at each brand’s respective 2025 Franchise Meetings.

Ken’s Foods is recognized as Applebee’s Supplier Partner of the Year.

CSCS team celebrating Kansas City Best Places to Work recognition

Centralized Supply Chain Services Named One of Kansas City’s Best Places to Work for Second Consecutive Year

October 23, 2025

LENEXA, KANSAS – Centralized Supply Chain Services, LLC (CSCS®), the exclusive supply chain cooperative serving the Applebee’s® and IHOP® restaurant systems, has been recognized for the second consecutive year as one of the Best Places to Work in Kansas City by the Kansas City Business Journal.

The Best Places to Work program honors companies that foster exceptional workplace cultures, based on confidential employee engagement surveys conducted by

2024 Applebee's Supplier Partner of the Year recognized by CSCS

Centralized Supply Chain Services, LLC (CSCS®), Applebee’s, and IHOP Honor Supplier Partners of the Year at Global Franchise Conferences

October 28, 2024

LENEXA, Kan.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Centralized Supply Chain Services, LLC (CSCS®), in partnership with Applebee’s® and IHOP®, celebrated the achievements of their top Supplier Partners at their respective brand’s 2024 Global Franchise Conference.

CSCS President and CEO, Mike Leikam, praised Turano, saying, “Our work with Turano embodies what we seek in our supplier relationships. They

Centralized Supply Chain Services, LLC (CSCS®) and Applebee’s® and IHOP® Recognize Suppliers of the Year at Their Respective Annual Franchise Conferences

November 15, 2023

LENEXA, Kan.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Centralized Supply Chain Services, LLC (CSCS®) in partnership with Applebee’s® and IHOP® recognized Suppliers of the Year at each brand’s respective 2023 Franchise Conference.

While so many of IHOP’s suppliers deserve recognition for their service to the system, Dianne’s Fine Desserts earned this year’s award as…