Forward Solutions Strengthens Foodservice Offering with Total Source

ALPHARETTA, Ga., Feb. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Forward Solutions, a top provider of outsourced sales and marketing, is thrilled to announce that Total Source Commercial Foodservice Restaurant Equipment Division has joined the company as part of its Curate Division, further strengthening Forward Solutions’ long-term investment and leadership in the foodservice space.

Founded in 1992, Total Source Commercial Foodservice Restaurant Equipment Division is a highly respected manufacturer representative agency serving customers across key foodservice segments, including restaurants and bars, K-12 education, resorts and country clubs, and casinos and hotels. With a strong reputation for consultative selling, operational expertise, and deep market relationships, Total Source brings decades of experience and a proven growth mindset to the Curate portfolio.

“This is a strategic addition that reinforces our commitment to foodservice as a core growth pillar for Forward Solutions,” said Joe Orednick, President and CEO of Forward Solutions. “Total Source has built an exceptional organization rooted in expertise, investment, and customer impact. By welcoming them into the Curate Division, we’re expanding our ability to deliver smarter, more connected solutions for manufacturers while accelerating growth in one of our most important verticals.”

The addition of Total Source enhances Curate’s capabilities across Arizona, Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, New Mexico, and El Paso, Texas. Their experienced sales professionals, state-of-the-art test kitchens, and a consultative approach support dealers, consultants, and operators.

For manufacturers, the merger creates immediate and long-term value through increased scale, shared resources, and deeper access to data, insights, and integrated support.

“Joining Forward Solutions and the Curate Division creates tremendous opportunity for the manufacturers we represent,” said Terry Hughner, President of Total Source Commercial Foodservice Restaurant Equipment Division. “Our partners will benefit from expanded reach, enhanced tools, and a broader platform designed to invest in their brands for the long term. This move allows us to amplify what we already do well, while giving our manufacturers access to new capabilities that drive visibility, influence, and sustained growth.”

Total Source will continue to operate with the same customer focus and market approach that has defined its success, now supported by the broader Forward Solutions enterprise.

“This is about building the future of foodservice representation,” added Orednick. “We’re investing in organizations, talent, and infrastructure that help manufacturers win today and for years to come.”