RNDC
Beverage Alcohol Industry in Fort Worth, Texas
RNDC, Republic National Distribution Company, is a national wine and spirits distributor headquartered in Grand Prairie, Texas. The company works across the District of Columbia and 38 states, serving suppliers, customers, and associates through a broad beverage distribution network. Its role is centered on helping suppliers build meaningful relationships with on- and off-premise customers, strengthen brand visibility, and reach target consumers. With more than 10,000 employees, RNDC continues to focus on dependable service, practical growth, and strong partnerships across the industry.
The company’s story is tied to the legacy of three long-standing, family-owned distributors built on similar values. Each business began as a smaller operation focused on relationships, supplier support, and customer service. As these companies developed, their shared approach to business made a larger partnership a natural step. In 2007, Republic Beverage Company and National Distributing Company came together to form RNDC, combining years of experience, supplier networks, and family-driven leadership into one national organization.
RNDC’s roots date back to before Prohibition, giving the company a long history in beverage alcohol distribution. Today, it operates within the three-tier system while serving a market that continues to evolve through local relationships, national reach, digital tools, and direct-to-consumer opportunities. Republic National Distribution Company works in a space where careful execution, service, and quality remain important. Its continued progress reflects a balance between honoring its history and responding to the changing needs of suppliers and customers.
The company has earned recognition for its work in technology, sustainability, workplace wellness, supplier relationships, and industry leadership. Its recent honors include the 2025 Beverage Wholesaler Best Practices Award for Best Technology Innovation, the 2025 Globee Award for Best AI-Driven eCommerce Solution, and several 2025 Rémy Cointreau Distributor Awards. RNDC has also received recognition from Forbes, the American Heart Association, IABC, WSWA, Whole Foods Market, and Healthyroads. These acknowledgments reflect the steady work of its teams and the value of its partnerships.
RNDC also supports professional development through career pathways designed for students and early-career talent. Its College Recruitment Program includes a Sales Trainee role, while its internship program provides students with real-world experience on projects aligned with company goals. In 2024, the company secured more than $100 million in new supplier partnerships, advanced operational excellence efforts, and continued investing in eRNDC, its digital platform. The platform crossing the $1 billion threshold marked an important business milestone and showed the company’s continued investment in digital growth.
In 2025, the company moved forward with several expansion efforts. Through its partnership with LibDib, RNDC expanded RNDC On Demand into Florida, Virginia (wine only), Washington, D.C., Maryland, Colorado, Illinois, and South Carolina. This model gives suppliers a way to enter and grow in markets, supported by RNDC’s logistics and service capabilities. The company also expanded with Pernod Ricard USA into 10 new markets for the GEM Spirits portfolio and added Missing Thorn, a non-alcoholic wine brand, in Georgia and Texas.
Community support is also an important part of RNDC’s work. The company donated $20,000 to The Pontchartrain Conservancy in support of sustainability and environmental stewardship. Its DoBlue Campaign with the Prostate Cancer Foundation has raised more than $3.7 million since 2017 for awareness and research, with support from participating suppliers and public outreach. RNDC has also awarded more than 921 scholarships to the children of associates and donated over $2.9 million to the RNDC Relief Fund. Through these efforts, Republic National Distribution Company continues serving its people and communities.