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Kitchener, ON – May 13, 2025 – Flanagan Foodservice is proud to announce that it has been named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for the 12th year in a row. This esteemed award highlights Flanagan Foodservice’s ongoing excellence, entrepreneurial leadership, and dedication to innovation within the private business sector.
Celebrating over 30 years, Canada’s Best Managed Companies program awards excellence in private Canadian-owned companies with revenues of $50 million or greater. To attain the designation, companies are evaluated on their leadership in the areas of strategy, culture and commitment, capabilities, and innovation, governance and financial performance.
“This milestone is a reflection of our incredible team. Every member of the Flanagan Foodservice team plays a vital role in building the strong foundation on which our success is built,” said Derek Kelleher, President and CEO of Flanagan Foodservice. “To achieve this recognition for 12 consecutive years is an outstanding achievement that speaks to the trust we have earned from our customers and the close partnerships we’ve developed. We are very grateful for this honour, which inspires us to aim even higher.”
Canada’s Best Managed Companies is one of the country’s leading business awards programs recognizing innovative and world‑class businesses. Every year, hundreds of entrepreneurial companies compete for this designation in a rigorous and independent evaluation process. Applicants are evaluated by an independent panel of judges with representation from program sponsors and special guests.
“Over the past year, companies such as Flanagan Foodservice have continually adapted and successfully responded to challenges, seized new opportunities, and leveraged industry leading competencies to maximize their investments and drive sustainable growth,” said Derrick Dempster, Partner, Deloitte Private and Co-Leader, Canada’s Best Managed Companies program. “These winners have set the standard of excellence for Canada’s business ecosystem by demonstrating a strong commitment to strategic transformation, talent and workforce development, and technological and business adaptability.”
The 2025 cohort of Best Managed Companies shares common themes, including fostering a people-centric culture, implementing a strategic company framework, investing in innovation and technological advancement, and maintaining financial resilience and strong corporate governance.
Together, these practices strengthen the Canadian economy by promoting sustainable growth, enhancing competitiveness, and cultivating a thriving business ecosystem.
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