The major foodservice contract management companies meet the challenge of tough economic times with operational innovation, fiscal discipline and targeted expansion.

19. Taher, Inc.

MINNETONKA, MN

www.taher.com

SEGMENTS SERVED

K-12 (67%), B&I (12%), College/University (11%), Senior Dining (5%), Commercial Restaurants (5%)

Taher operates primarily in the Upper Midwest, where it is a major player in the K-12 market. In all, it operates at more than 400 locations. Taher’s foray into commercial restaurants, initiatied several years ago with the opening of four single-location units and augmented by the acquisition in 2008 of the Timber Lodge Steakhouse chain, continues to contribute a small part of overall company revenues.

In its onsite operations, Taher is focused meeting customer needs in a soft economy with a new line of comfort foods such as casseroles, and with smaller portion and half sandwich options.

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