Welcome to KINGCHEFS. We are dedicated to being a comprehensive and valuable resource for the food service industry. To help keep KINGCHEFS running and provide the wealth of information, tools, and community features we offer free of charge, we participate in affiliate marketing and may earn compensation through other means. This page is intended to inform you about these practices.
What is Affiliate Marketing?
Affiliate marketing is a common practice in online commerce where a website promotes products or services offered by another business (like an online retailer or supplier). When a user clicks on a special link provided by the promoting website (an "affiliate link") and subsequently makes a qualifying purchase on the other business's website, the promoting website may earn a small commission from the other business as a thank you for driving the sale.
How KINGCHEFS Uses Affiliate Links
On KINGCHEFS, you may find affiliate links embedded within our content, particularly within our Product seller's list, Industry Marketplace listings, and sometimes within articles in our Industry Knowledge Hub where specific products or services are mentioned.
These links are designed to help you easily find where to purchase products or access services you are researching or learning about on KINGCHEFS. For example, when you are viewing a product's detailed specifications in our catalog, you might see a link like "Buy Now at [Retailer Name]" at the top of the supplier list; this may typically be an affiliate link.
How We Earn Compensation (Commissions and Other Means)
- Affiliate Commissions: When you click on an affiliate link on KINGCHEFS and make a qualifying purchase directly from the third-party website you are directed to (like a supplier's or retailer's online store), we may earn a commission from that third party.
- Other Compensation: KINGCHEFS may also earn revenue through other forms of compensation. This includes, but is not limited to, paid placements or sponsored listings within directories (like a supplier paying to have their listing featured or appear higher), paid advertising banners, or sponsored content (which will be clearly marked as such).
Crucially, earning a commission or receiving other compensation through these means comes at absolutely NO EXTRA COST TO YOU. The price you pay for the product or service through an affiliate link is the same as if you went directly to the retailer's website. In some cases, using our links might even provide you with access to exclusive discounts or offers.
Our Commitment to Editorial Integrity
Our primary goal at KINGCHEFS is to be a trusted and valuable resource for the foodservice industry. The inclusion of affiliate links or sponsored placements does not influence our editorial content, the information we provide in the Product Catalog, the structure of our directories, or our recommendations.
We strive to provide accurate, comprehensive, and unbiased information. Our recommendations and the products/partners we feature are based on our assessment of their relevance and value to the foodservice professional community, not on the potential to earn a commission or other compensation. We only recommend products and services that we believe will genuinely benefit our users.
Why We Use Affiliate Links and Accept Compensation
Operating a comprehensive platform like KINGCHEFS requires significant resources, including technology infrastructure, content creation, data management, and ongoing maintenance. Affiliate marketing and other forms of compensation help to fund these operations, allowing us to continue providing access to our vast product database, partner directories, knowledge hub, job board, and other valuable features free of charge to our users.
Your Choice
Clicking on affiliate links and making purchases through them is entirely voluntary. You are not obligated to use these links. If you prefer not to, you can always navigate directly to the retailer's website on your own.
Thank You
By choosing to use our affiliate links or engage with sponsored content, you are helping to support KINGCHEFS and enabling us to continue building and improving this resource for the entire food service industry. We sincerely appreciate your support.
Date of Last Update: May 10, 2025
Legal Disclaimer: As stated above, this page provides information about our affiliate and compensation practices. This is not legal advice. For specific legal requirements applicable to your use of this site, please consult with a qualified legal professional.
Questions? If you have any questions about this Affiliate & Compensation Disclosure, please feel free to contact us at Contact Us.