About FEDA

MISSION

FEDA provides advocacy, education and service on behalf of foodservice equipment and supplies distributors and dealers.

Value

FEDA champions the essential role of the dealer network in the foodservice equipment and supplies industry. Dealers go beyond the transaction — they provide expert equipment consultation, reliable post-sale support and hands-on experiences that help foodservice operators make confident, informed purchasing decisions. With deep customer insight and extensive logistics services, dealers are a cornerstone of manufacturers’ go-to-market strategies. Through its member services and outreach, FEDA promotes the impact dealers have in creating a responsive equipment and supplies industry that builds lasting brand trust among foodservice operators.

Advocacy

FEDA advocates for distributor and dealer policy interests related to the economy and trade, energy and the environment, labor and immigration, legal and regulatory reform, health care, technology, and transportation and infrastructure.

Education

FEDA works with members and researchers to understand our industry’s evolving marketplace and advance distributor success. The Association also ensures that members have the most current industry information and relevant educational curriculum, including training for new distributor and dealer technologies.

WHO WE SERVE

FEDA serves distributors and dealers, manufacturers, and associates that meet FEDA membership eligibility requirements. FEDA members represent geographic diversity, based throughout the United States and Canada. FEDA also offers manufacturer and industry partner memberships.

OUR PROGRAMS, PRODUCTS, AND SERVICES

FEDA accomplishes its mission in six ways:

• Public policy advocacy at the national and state levels

• Education and training programs

• Industry research and the dissemination of information

• Conventions, conferences, and other meetings and events

• Communications and publications

• Other beneficial programs, products, and services