06/10/2026
Media advisory
Cheney Brothers Grand Opening of Florence Distribution Facility Marks Major Investment and Job Growth
Florence, SC — Cheney Brothers, Inc., Florence County Economic Development Partnership and design-build firm A M King are hosting an official grand opening event for the food distributor’s first facility in South Carolina. A M King has completed design and construction of the 386,047-sf refrigerated/freezer distribution center, which includes 45 loading docks, a Cheney Express and the largest culinary kitchen the company has developed to date.
Part of Performance Food Group, Cheney Brothers, based in Riviera Beach, FL, was founded in 1925. The Florence facility site is located on nearly 50 acres inside MPD Electric Cooperative’s P*e Dee Commerce City East Industrial Park. Its strategic location on I-95 provides Cheney Brothers with direct access to expand its reach across the region.
The grand opening is scheduled for June 17 and will feature participation from Cheney Brothers’ Chairman & CEO Byron Russell, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster, members of the Florence County legislative delegation, and city and county officials.
The ribbon-cutting ceremony is a private event for invited guests and credentialed media.
Quotes:
"Cheney Brothers’ investment in Florence County reflects the strength of our location, infrastructure, and workforce. Situated at the intersection of Interstate 95 and Interstate 20, Florence offers unmatched connectivity to major markets across the Southeast and East Coast. This connectivity, combined with a skilled workforce and business-friendly environment, continues to make Florence a premier destination for logistics, distribution and advanced manufacturing investments.”
— Jerry Yarborough, Florence County Council Chairman
“This represents a major milestone for Florence County and for Cheney Brothers as they continue to expand their footprint in our community. This project reflects strong partnerships and long-term vision, and underscores Florence County’s position as a premier logistics and distribution hub. Together, the two phases represent a combined $110 million investment to our region, delivering high-quality jobs and lasting economic impact for our communities.”
— Rocky Pearce, Chairman, Florence County Economic Development Partnership
Cheney Brothers, Inc. is a broadline food distributor that delivers more than 16,000 different products throughout the Southeast region of the United States and in more than 100 countries. Cheney Brothers employs more than 3,800 individuals and reports annual revenues exceeding $3.2 billion.
A M King is an integrated Design-Build firm based in Charlotte, NC with offices in Greenville, SC, Chicago, IL and Milwaukee, WI. An employee-owned company, A M King consistently and successfully delivers quality projects throughout the United States.
Florence County Economic Development Partnership serves as the public-private entity that works to recruit new business and industry to Florence County, South Carolina, while also helping existing industries grow and expand.
Performance Food Group (PFG) is an industry leader and one of the largest food and foodservice distribution companies in North America, with more than 150 locations. Founded and headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, PFG and its family of companies market and deliver quality food and related products to more than 300,000 locations, including independent and chain restaurants, businesses, schools, healthcare facilities, vending and office coffee service distributors, and big-box retailers, theaters and convenience stores. PFG’s success as a Fortune 100 company is driven by approximately 43,000 associates who are committed to building strong relationships with customers, suppliers and the communities the company serves. To learn more about PFG, visit pfgc.com.
Read the full release: https://www.fcedp.com/news/cheney-brothers-grand-opening-of-florence-distribution-facility-june-17
