In the United States, it is practically impossible to get Restaurant Depot membership without a business.

The only way you can access Restaurant Depot without a business is if you can get day passes as an area KCBS member.

You just have to go to the KCBS site and print out the RD page. You can join KCBS and can get a day pass through them.

You just print and take the instructions that KCBS has on their website to the person at the front of the store and show them your card and they will give you a day pass.

How Restaurant Depot Membership Works

Membership into Restaurant Depot is only available to qualified owners or operators of food businesses and non-profit organizations.

Membership is free, but to qualify, you are expected to apply for membership and provide a valid reseller’s permit and tax-exempt certificate and proof that you are authorized to purchase for the said business or organization.

Note that after your membership is confirmed, you will receive an account number and membership card.

If you wish to purchase beer, wine or spirits, you will also need to present the appropriate seller’s permit, business license, or the like.

However, the company reserves the right to deny membership: (a) If You do not qualify under these Terms (b) If You fail to provide the information required by these Terms or if such information is invalid, (c) for convenience, or (d) for any other lawful reason.

Note that with Restaurant Depot, you agree to use your membership only for purchases relating to the operation of your business or non-profit organization.

You are expected to present your membership card in order to enter a Jetro Cash & Carry or Restaurant Depot store.

If you forget to bring your card, the company may provide you with a one-day shopping pass if you show appropriate identification.

Your membership is not transferable to any other business, organization, or individual.

Also note that you may need to present your state business license and, if applicable, your sales tax permit or tax exemption certificate.

In some states, you also need your FEIN: CT, IN, MA and PA. If you wish to purchase beer, wine or spirits, you will need to present your state license.

You can always use your card to shop at any Restaurant Depot location across the USA.

You will also gain access to the free, members-only benefits on the company’s website: check your purchase history, search for products, build shopping lists, and send feedback for which you could win a $100 gift certificate and more.

How to Get a Restaurant Depot Membership

First and foremost, remember that Restaurant Depot is not open to the public.

Free membership cards are issued at the company’s warehouse stores to those who own or manage a restaurant, coffee shop, bar, pizzeria, night club, caterer, deli, food service distributor and non-profit organization.

Therefore, if you do not have a Restaurant Depot membership account and you qualify for membership, visit the company’s website for your membership card.

Restaurant Depot membership is FREE for qualified businesses. Just apply here for membership. The application is quick and easy.

Once you have completed the application, visit the store you selected as your Preferred Store.

However, make sure to bring a valid reseller’s permit (business license) and tax-exempt certificate (for a non-profit organizations) and proof that you are authorized to purchase for that business or organization.

If you wish to purchase beer, wine or spirits, also bring your state license. The store will then print a membership card for you.

You can then use your card to shop at any Restaurant Depot location across the USA. 

Once you have purchased, you will be able to log in to the company’s Online Catalogue.

There you can check your purchase history, search for products, create shopping lists, obtain recommendations for future purchases and manage your inventory.

List of Products Restaurant Depot Carry

• Restaurant equipment and furniture
• Small wares
• Clothing & Apparel
• Fresh Produce
• Deli
• Fresh & Frozen Meat
• Seafood
• Dairy
• Dry Groceries
• Janitorial supplies
• Dinnerware

Dress Code For Restaurant Depot

Customers are required to wear jeans and a polo specifically provided by Restaurant Depot. They are also expected to wear appropriate shoes.

These should be sturdy, with slip-resistant soles. You are not allowed to wear flip-flops, high-heels, open-toe sandals and the like.