Niagara Falls, NY, August 15, 2025 – The Distinguished Restaurants of North America (DiRōNA) is proud to announce a new partnership with QUASEP. QUASEP is a Canadian group purchasing organization (GPO) that helps independent businesses—particularly in hospitality, access corporate-level pricing and rebates on a wide range of products and services.

“We are very pleased to partner with the DiRoNA Group… our shared values and commitment to excellence and forward-thinking solutions to help and celebrate the hospitality industry is a natural pairing” said Angelo Colalillo Vice President, QUASEP.

“We’re thrilled to expand the value of being a DiRōNA awarded restaurant through our partnership with QUASEP,” said Scott Breard, CEO of DiRōNA. “This collaboration gives our Canadian awardees access to exclusive discounts and rebates on essential products and services, helping independent restaurants improve their bottom line at a time when rising costs make every dollar count.”

Founded in 1990, DiRōNA was established to identify and honor exceptional restaurants that deliver extraordinary dining experiences. For more information about the DiRōNA Award of Excellence and its awardees across North America, please visit www.dirona.com.