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Independent restaurants fear Sysco-Restaurant Depot merger

Sysco's $29.1 billion acquisition of Restaurant Depot threatens independent eateries by reducing competition. Over 9,500 restaurants closed in 2025. Operators fear higher prices and fewer choices. The FTC faces pressure to block the merger.