PFSbrands is a 100% employee-owned company in the food service industry headquartered in Holts Summit, Missouri. PFSbrands serves as the parent company to a lineup of foodservice brands that includes Champs Chicken®, Hangar 54 Pizza, and BluTaco. These comprehensive hot food programs, complemented by an array of the company's renowned private-label brands, grace the delis of more than 1,500 convenience stores and supermarkets. In 2015, PFSbrands became employee-owned when they implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The essence of ownership permeates PFSbrands, with each employee having a stake in the company. The ESOP framework champions an Open Book Leadership model, which fosters transparency and minimizes the divide between leadership and employees. This levels the playing field, allowing each individual to understand their impact on the business and contribute to its success. With the promise of long-term incentives and wealth opportunities that an ESOP provides, employees are naturally inclined to exert more effort in the best interest of the business. The advantages of working within an ESOP become more pronounced with the passage of time, leading to reduced turnover rates, heightened company loyalty, and increased trust within the organization.