Cheney Brothers, Inc., Florence County Economic Development Partnership and design-build firm A M King are hosting an official grand opening event for the food distributor’s first facility in South Carolina. A M King has completed design and construction of the 386,047-sf refrigerated/freezer distribution center, which includes 45 loading docks, a Cheney Express, and the largest culinary kitchen the company has developed to date.
Part of Performance Food Group, Cheney Brothers, based in Riviera Beach, FL, was founded in 1925. The Florence facility site is located on nearly 50 acres inside MPD Electric Cooperative’s Pee Dee Commerce City East Industrial Park. Its strategic location on I-95 provides Cheney Brothers with direct access to expand its reach across the region.
The grand opening festivities will feature participation from Cheney Brothers’ Chairman & CEO Byron Russell, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster, members of the Florence County legislative delegation, and city and county officials.
What: Cheney Brothers’ Florence Facility Grand Opening Ceremony
Who: Hosted by Cheney Brothers, Florence County Economic Development Partnership, and A M King
Where: 2491 Florence Harllee Blvd., Florence, SC 29506 / Pee Dee Commerce City East Industrial Park
When: June 17, 2026 at 11 a.m.
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“Cheney Brothers’ investment in Florence County reflects the strength of our location, infrastructure, and workforce. Situated at the intersection of Interstate 95 and Interstate 20, Florence offers unmatched connectivity to major markets across the Southeast and East Coast. This connectivity, combined with a skilled workforce and business-friendly environment, continues to make Florence a premier destination for logistics, distribution and advanced manufacturing investments.”
— Jerry Yarborough, Florence County Council Chairman
“This day represents a major milestone for Florence County and for Cheney Brothers as they continue to expand their footprint in our community. This project reflects strong partnerships and long-term vision, and underscores Florence County’s position as a premier logistics and distribution hub. Together, the two phases represent a combined $110 million investment to our region, delivering high-quality jobs and lasting economic impact for our communities.”
— Rocky Pearce, Chairman, Florence County Economic Development Partnership
Cheney Brothers, Inc. is a broadline food distributor that delivers more than 16,000 different products throughout the Southeast region of the United States and in more than 100 countries. Cheney Brothers employs more than 3,800 individuals and reports annual revenues exceeding $3.2 billion.
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