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Area Development - Site Selection, Facility Planning and Workforce Development

Cheney Brothers Expands Florence, South Carolina, Distribution Operations

03/20/2026
Broadline food distributor Cheney Brothers plans to expand its operations in Florence, South Carolina. The $42.5 million project is expected to create 85 jobs.

“We have been greatly impressed by the business-friendly attitude of the state of South Carolina. We look forward to a long and very bright future, distributing product across the state,” Cheney Brothers CEO Byron Russell said.

To support the project the Coordinating Council for Economic Development approved job development credits The council also awarded a $200,000 Set-Aside grant to Florence County to assist with the costs of site preparation and building construction.

“With its investment of $42.5 million, Cheney Brothers’ expansion reflects the business-friendly environment here in the Palmetto State. Industrial growth in our key sectors supports South Carolina’s continued economic success,” noted Secretary of Commerce Harry M. Lightsey III.

Cheney Brothers processes and distributes a variety of food products across the United States, including meat and seafood, dairy, frozen food, and other dry groceries. The company also supplies food service equipment and offers kitchen and bar design services to its customers.

“We are thrilled to welcome Cheney Brothers’ largest-ever culinary test kitchen to our region. This facility represents a unique partnership between industry and artistry, giving our local chefs and food service partners a world-class space to test new menus and refine their craft. This investment signifies a bright, innovative future for Florence County’s economy,” added Florence County Economic Development Partnership Chairman Rocky Pearce.

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