K1MS

Family of Distributors

Who We Are

Our platform offers scalable opportunities and solutions that honor the local culture and heritage in the markets we serve for generations to come.

About K1

A warehouse worker in a blue uniform operates a yellow Jungheinrich pallet jack inside a warehouse, with shelves of goods in the background.

A worker in a blue shirt and shorts loading or unloading silver kegs from the back of a truck at a delivery site, with green grass and a handicapped parking sign visible in the background.

A store employee in a red shirt and cap checks a printed planogram while arranging Truly spiked seltzer boxes on the shelves of a refrigerated display.

K1MS Territories on US Map

K1 Distributors

With over a century of experience in selling, marketing, and delivering beverages across various locations from Ohio, Texas, North Carolina, Colorado, Kentucky, and Missouri, we take pride in representing the best beer, wine, spirits, and non-alcoholic brands providing customers with unparalleled choice and variety.

Our Locations

60M+

Cases

2,300+

Associates

20M+

Served

Warehouses

States

250+

Suppliers

A warehouse worker in a blue uniform carries a case of canned drinks while navigating through an aisle filled with stacked pallets of beverages in a warehouse.

Why We're Different

At K1 Management Services (K1), we provide scale, support and continuous investment to drive brand growth and excellent customer service while embracing local culture and the heritage of distributors on our platform.

Our dedication lies in delivering unparalleled service to our suppliers and customers, ensuring operational excellence throughout the platform and providing the tools and communication our employees and partners need for success.

Our long-term vision allows us to QUICKLY and CREATIVELY capitalize on opportunities.

Three warehouse workers in blue uniforms stand in front of a Guinness delivery truck, posing for a group photo.

A bearded man in an orange shirt and cap, wearing a Columbus patch, smiles while holding a can of Blueberry Shimmer beer and standing behind a table with more beer cans and packaged muffins.

A worker in a convenience store moves a loaded hand truck stacked with boxes of Coors Light, Twisted Tea, Simply Spiked, and Labatt Blue, while another worker is visible in the background near the refrigerated beverage section.

A store employee in a black jacket holds a tablet while arranging colorful Vibe drink cartons on a shelf, with other beverages like Guinness and Stella Artois visible on the lower shelves.

The K1 Team

At K1 Management Services, we recognize that our people are our greatest strength and prioritize their well-being and growth. We are dedicated to fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Our People

Our Partners

We are Total Beverage distributors proudly marketing, selling and distributing beer, wine, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverage options from over 250 suppliers. View All

How We Work

We go above and beyond to deliver excellence and fulfill our promise. We recognize that each market we serve is unique and empower K1 distributors to uphold their local culture, values, and legacy. Our long-term investment model ensures we continuously adapt and innovate to meet the changing marketplace. We provide advanced analytics, cyber security, automation, and innovative solutions to support our distributors, streamlining operations, ensuring accuracy and delivering a competitive edge to grow our brands and best serve our customers.

Our Purpose