Independent Distributor Partners

Independent distributors that partner with Flowers Foods to supply their baked goods to supermarkets and convenience stores.

CCI Score

47.79

-0.05% May 3

Latest Event

Transition to Employee-Based Distribution Following Litigation

Following a class-action lawsuit over misclassification allegations, Flowers Foods announced plans to repurchase 350 distribution rights and transition its California distributors from an independent model to an employee-based framework. This move, expected to begin after court approval and be phased in over 12 months, directly affects independent distribution partners.

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Independent Distributor Partners is currently rated as a Leader.

+45 to +100 CCI Score

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Latest Events

FEB

13

2024

Transition to Employee-Based Distribution Following Litigation
61.97

Following a class-action lawsuit over misclassification allegations, Flowers Foods announced plans to repurchase 350 distribution rights and transition its California distributors from an independent model to an employee-based framework. This move, expected to begin after court approval and be phased in over 12 months, directly affects independent distribution partners.
+70

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

April 23

The shift from an independent to an employee-based model addresses longstanding labor misclassification issues and enhances worker rights by ensuring proper benefits and protections under labor laws. This progressive move is in response to legal pressures and serves to improve ethical business practices in labor relations, aligning with anti-fascist, worker-friendly principles.

Flowers could begin buying out distributors soon
JAN

01

2018

Enhanced Distributor Agreements Benefit Independent Distribution Partners
33.60

Following a class-action lawsuit settlement against Flowers Foods for misclassifying delivery distributors, revised distributor agreements were implemented to offer better protections and benefits to independent distributors, including those associated with Independent Distributor Partners.
+70

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

April 23

The lawsuit settlement addressed longstanding misclassification issues, resulting in improved distributor agreements that enhance worker rights and protections. This outcome supports fair labor practices and aligns with anti-authoritarian values by strengthening worker rights.

KGG Settles Class Action Lawsuit Against Flowers Foods, Inc.