US Foods Holding Corp. announced Oct. 30 plans to build a 355,000 sq. ft. distribution center in McClellan, Cal. The facility will house thousands of foodservice products as well as a meat cutting facility and fleet maintenance operations.

US Foods said the $71.6 million investment will allow the company to more efficiently service its independent restaurant customers across northern California. The LEED-certified facility is expected to start construction in mid-2019 and open at the end of 2020.

“The expansion of the US Foods footprint into Sacramento [Cal.] is an important investment as we continue to serve independent restaurant operators across the region,” said Bernie Orsini, area president for US Foods in northern California. “We look forward to the increased capabilities the location will offer as we continue to execute on our ‘Great Food. Made Easy’ strategy.”

Panorea Avdis, director of the Governor’s Office of Business & Economic Development, said the California Competes Tax Credit helped support the multimillion-dollar investment by US Foods in California. “GO-Biz is proud to work with US Foods, and businesses like it, to ensure investment in our state and regional economy and support growth in our state’s workforce.”

Barry Broome, president and chief executive officer of the Greater Sacramento Economic Council, said, "The US Foods expansion is a big win for the entire region. The new facility is projected to drive more than $59 million in direct and indirect economic impact from the job growth alone."

US Foods is one of America’s leading foodservice distributors, partnering with approximately 250,000 restaurants and foodservice operators to help their businesses succeed. With 25,000 employees and more than 60 locations, US Foods provides its customers with a broad and innovative food offering and a comprehensive suite of e-commerce, technology and business solutions.