About Us – Affiliated Independent Merchants
Affiliated Independnt Merchants (AIM) a subsidiary of AIM Alliance of Companies Inc., was established in 2006. The partners at AIM have amassed decades of combined restaurant experience, owning, operating, licensing and managing 50 + restaurants over the last 30 years, with the majority still operating today. The credentials of the partners at AIM are extensive and verifiable. A few examples of their combined credentials are:
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President of one of Canada’s largest national Pizza franchising operations
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Conceptualized three different brands of medium sized restaurants, building, operating and then licensing 35+ restaurants (still successfully operating today)
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Executive roles with suppliers, consulting groups, and procurement agencies.
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Operations and management of 20+ other restaurants
We are experts in:
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Restaurant Concepts and business plans
- Financing, leasing, and contracts
- Operations, purchasing, management, HR
- IT, finance
- Day to day restaurant management and operations
We know what it takes to operate a small or medium size restaurant. We’ve done it for decades, and we know the challenges and we know the rewards of working in a business unlike any other. We exist for the independent entrepreneur, to be in their corner, to bring these brave business men and women an opportunity to come together and give them every advantage to prosper and be successful.
Our Mission:
Our mission is to provide programs and services that will contribute to the success of each member, allowing them to profit through affiliation without losing their identity. The freedom of one…the power of many.
Our Values
- Trust, to earn our customers trust, and keep their trust by delivering on our promises everyday
- Passion, for our customer’s success
- Value, to provide meaningful and quantifiable value throughout our product lines and services
- Integrity, to conduct business based on ethics and sound principles, to always do the right thing
Executive Message
Dedication to our customer’s success is the core value of what drives AIM. We recognize our obligation to serve our customers every day and grow relationships to optimize business. AIM will build, and maintain strong customer relationships through listening, and providing superior service. It is our intent to grow with our partners, and provide value added service to both our members and suppliers.
We look forward to an opportunity to work with you!