COLUMBIA, S.C. — Cheney Brothers, a broadline food distributor, recently announced a $42.5 million expansion of its Florence County operations that will create 85 new jobs.
Headquartered in Florida, Cheney Brothers processes and distributes a variety of food products across the U.S., including meat and seafood, dairy products, frozen foods, and other dry groceries. The company also supplies food service equipment and offers kitchen and bar design services to its customers.
Cheney Brothers will expand its South Carolina distribution facility in Florence, which first broke ground in 2023.
Cheney Brothers' total investment in Florence County now reaches $108.5 million, supporting 365 jobs.
The Coordinating Council for Economic Development in South Carolina approved job development credits related to the project. The council also awarded a $200,000 Set-Aside grant to Florence County to assist with site preparation and building construction costs.
