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Can regular people shop at Jetro?

Author

Andrew Campbell

Updated on January 25, 2026

It’s the first time in the company’s 40-year history that the general public can shop inside its stores, according to San Gabriel Valley Tribune. “Anything a restaurant has under its roof we can supply,” Ruben Vogel, chief operating officer at Jetro Restaurant Depot, told the Valley Tribune.

What do I need to get a Restaurant Depot card?

To qualify for a free membership account, on your first visit you need to show a valid reseller’s permit (business license) or tax-exempt certificate (for a non-profit organization) and show proof that you are authorized to purchase for said business or organization.

How do I join Restaurant Depot without a business?

The only way you can access Restaurant Depot without a business is if you can get day passes as an area KCBS member. You just have to go to the KCBS site and print out the RD page. You can join KCBS and can get a day pass through them.

Do Jetro take EBT?

Since Restaurant Depot’s warehouse stores are open to food service professionals and non-profit organizations — not the public — the retailer does not take EBT .

Can I shop at Jetro without membership?

You must present Your membership card in order to enter a Jetro Cash & Carry or Restaurant Depot store. If You forget to bring Your card, We may provide You with a one-day shopping pass if You show appropriate identification. Your membership is not transferable to any other business, organization, or individual.

Is Costco cheaper than Restaurant Depot?

Cost. Restaurant Depot’s per-pound prices tend to be slightly lower than Costco’s. If this is the driving factor in your decision, then you might want to head to Restaurant Depot first. This is especially true if you’re planning on buying a number of large whole packer briskets in one trip.

How much does it cost to join Restaurant Depot?

Restaurant Depot membership is FREE for qualified* businesses. Just apply here for membership. The application is quick and easy. We are not open to the public.

Can I use someone else’s Restaurant Depot card?

Use of membership. Your membership is not transferable to any other business, organization, or individual.

How can I get a JETRO one day pass?

Each time you enter our warehouse, scan the barcode on your Jetro membership card. If you forget to bring your membership card, you may obtain a one-day shopping pass from our receptionist only by showing some identification. Product directories and warehouse floor plans are available in the reception area.

Where do I put my membership card at JETRO?

Your purchases from this area of the warehouse will be rung up at the department’s check-out and secured in a plastic basket until you pay for these and all other purchases at our front-end checkout. When you complete your shopping, proceed to the front-end checkout and show our membership card to the checker.

How to win a JETRO gift certificate at Restaurant Depot?

Take our online survey and become eligible to win one of the two $100 Jetro/Restaurant Depot gift certificates awarded each month.

How old do you have to be to go into a JETRO store?

Children under 14 years of age are not permitted to enter the warehouse without parental supervision. Dress appropriately, including shoes and shirt, and do not smoke while inside the warehouse. Always inspect your purchases and your invoice before leaving the warehouse.