The AIV Structure Australia Independent Vendors is a division of Bidvest Australia, Australia's largest Food Service Distributor. Bidvest branches are located in modern facilities at Cairns, Townsville, Mackay, Rockhampton, Gladstone, Emerald, Longreach,Bundaberg, Hervey Bay, Sunshine Coast, Brisbane, Ipswich, Toowoomba, Gold Coast, Lismore, Gosford, Coffs Harbour, Newcastle, Wollongong, Sydney, Canberra, Albury, Tamworth, Armidale, Geelong, Melbourne, Hobart, Adelaide, Perth, and Darwin. The largest of these warehouses are at Morningside in Brisbane and Knoxfield in Melbourne. Bidvest developed AIV to be a one stop shop of products and information for small businesses and community based customers. Want to know more about Bidvest? Click on the logo to go to the Bidvest Australia website.
AIV Customers AIV currently services a wide marketplace of foodservice customers, focussing on what we call the third tier or Route Trade. Our customers consist of Bakeries, Butchers, Cafes, Carveries, Caterers, Fish and Chip Shops, Hotels, Motels, Offices, Pizza Parlours and Mexican Restaurants, School Tuckshops and Day Care Centres, Snack Bars, and Sports Canteens and Clubs.
Business References
Australia Independent Vendors purchases products from all the major food manufacturers who distribute into the food service market.
Company History
In 1987, AIV, formerly Queensland Independent Vendors, commenced operations in Brisbane. Founder Roland West began the business with one truck, distributing small goods and orange juice. In 1999, AIV became a part of Bidvest Australia. Bidvest Australia has access to over 56,000 product lines in their range. This has given AIV a strong backing, more products and a guarantee for a great future. AIV has held to the same philosophy for nearly 25 years: "An absolute commitment to customer service." We currently have over 45 trucks servicing Queensland, New South Wales and Western Australia.
Philosophy
AIV Franchise Vendors are not just drivers!! A Franchise Vendor is also a Sales Representative, Public Relations Executive, Administration and a Business Operator. The success of the AIV Franchise, from one truck to over 45 trucks has stemmed from a totally professional approach with a focus on "Absolute Commitment to Quality Customer Service."
Methodology
AIV Franchise businesses are predominantly (but not exclusively) a husband and wife team, which makes AIV uniquely different to other distribution companies. With AIV Franchise Vendors being owner operated and servicing other small businesses, a strong bond is formed which develops into a strong customer relationship, enabling the Franchise Vendor to grow their business through relationships. AIV specialises in what is known as the third tier or route trade and regional distribution.