Grapevine, TX — May 13, 2026 — EPI, a leading commercial foodservice equipment rep, today announced the completion of a merger agreement with Burlis-Lawson Group (BLG), a well-established foodservice rep headquartered in Lenexa, Kansas. The merger unites two respected organizations and extends EPI’s footprint into Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska and Southern Illinois. The combined company will leverage EPI’s operational systems and infrastructure alongside BLG’s decades of regional expertise and deep manufacturer, consultant, dealer and end-user relationships.
“This merger represents a tremendous opportunity to bring together two strong organizations and build something even better. BLG has built an incredible team and earned the respect of customers and manufacturers across the Midcentral Region over many years. Combining their experience and relationships with EPI’s processes and systems gives us a platform to serve this region at the highest level. — Bill Cassidy, CEO, EPI
“We’ve spent decades building trust with our customers and manufacturer partners in this region, and we’ve been looking for the right partner to help us grow that legacy. EPI shares our values and our commitment to doing right by the customer and our partners. This is the right fit at the right time, and I’m excited about the future with EPI.” — Jay Lawson, Partner, BLG
The merged organization will operate across an expanded Central territory with plans to integrate teams, systems, and customer relationships in the months ahead. The merger with be finalized June 30, 2026. Both leadership teams will remain actively involved in the business.
