Republic National Distributing Company
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Beverage alcohol distribution |
| Predecessor | Republic Beverage Company, National Distributing Company |
| Founded | May 1, 2007 |
| Headquarters | United States |
Area served | 34 states and the District of Columbia, United States |
| Products | Premium wine and spirits |
| Revenue | US $11 billion (2019) |
Number of employees | 9000+ (2019) |
| Website | www |
Republic National Distributing Company, LLC (RNDC) ranks as the second largest distributor of premium wine and spirits in the United States. The company maintains wholly owned operations across Alabama, Colorado, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota, South Dakota, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia. Additionally, RNDC extends its reach into Arizona, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Oklahoma, and South Carolina through strategic joint ventures. Employing more than 9,000 individuals nationwide, RNDC reported revenues totaling US $11 billion in 2019.
Distribution Tier
Following the repeal of prohibition by the Twenty-first Amendment to the United States Constitution, a three-tier regulatory framework was established for beverage alcohol distribution: suppliers, licensed distributors at the state level, and retailers. Control over alcohol distribution remains under the jurisdiction of individual states.
Company Evolution
The roots of RNDC go back to a distribution business established in 1898 in Pensacola, Florida. The current company was created on May 1, 2007, through the consolidation of Republic Beverage Company and National Distributing Company—two prominent private liquor wholesalers with complementary market strengths. Significant acquisitions that expanded RNDC’s presence include Julius Schepps Co. in Texas, N. Goldring, Inc. in Florida, Best Brands of Oklahoma, and Young's Market Company in 2022, which extended operations into Alaska, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.
Company Locations
RNDC represents a wide variety of beverage alcohol producers—from regional artisans to global corporations—distributing their products via 42 office and warehouse facilities located throughout 34 states plus the District of Columbia.
Company Statistics and Rankings
As a privately owned entity, RNDC was ranked 71st on Forbes' list of America's largest private companies in 2010 and advanced to 25th place by 2021.