New payments technology makes credit-card acceptance an advantage for independent foodservice distributors
HONEOYE FALLS, NY – November 10, 2025 – Enterprise Café, the leading sales analytics platform for independent foodservice distributors, today announced Freely Payments as its preferred payments partner, delivering a breakthrough in how distributors get paid.
For the first time, credit-card acceptance is not a cost—it’s a cash flow-booster. Freely Payments leverages exclusive MasterCard and Visa rates with intelligent routing to reduce processing fees to near zero, unlocking faster cash flow, elimination of credit risk, and customer rewards that drive sales growth.
“We chose Freely Payments because they’re the only processor that turns card acceptance into a competitive advantage,” said Steve Strasser, CEO of Enterprise Café. “Our technology gives distributors instant visibility into sales performance while their technology helps them get paid faster and safer than ever – this partnership aligns perfectly with our mission to help independents win.”
Enterprise Café customers can access Freely Payments via a new link on their Enterprise Café page.
Learn more: Enterprise Café: enterprisecafe.com Freely Payments: freelypayments.com
About Enterprise Café Enterprise Café is the leading sales analytics platform built exclusively for independent foodservice distributors. It delivers real-time sales, incentive, and performance analytics—by rep, product, or facility—so teams can make smarter decisions faster and grow stronger.
About Freely Payments Freely Payments is the first processor to make credit-card acceptance profitable for distributors. By combining exclusive rates, intelligent routing, and cash-back rewards, Freely reduces processing costs to near zero—unlocking faster cash flow, zero risk, and customer loyalty programs that drive sales.
