ROCHESTER, N.Y. - CuisineWire -- Homechow and AF Distribution, a subsidiary of Aficionado Holdings ("Aficionado"), a company dedicated to investing in food and beverage entrepreneurs, have entered a multi-year collaboration that seeks to place 50 gourmet comfort food kiosks throughout New Jersey according to Aficionado. This expansion, set for January 2025, will bring chef-inspired, hot, ready-to-eat meals to a host of communities across the state, reinforcing Homechow's commitment to providing high-quality, on-the-go dining options.

"Partnering with AF Distribution allows us to scale our offerings and bring delicious, ready-to-eat meals to even more people," said Gabriel Ankamafio,  CEO of Homechow. "We're thrilled to collaborate with AF Distribution for our launch in New Jersey, providing comforting meal choices that fit into the busy lifestyles of our consumers."

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The collaboration enables Homechow to further its mission to make convenient, grab-and-go meals accessible to everyone, particularly in high-traffic locations such as residential buildings, educational institutions, and business centers. Aficionado, known for funding, building and operating, entrepreneurial-focused food businesses, shares Homechow's vision for building a more inclusive and accessible food ecosystem, making this partnership a perfect alignment of values.

"It worked well with our overall mission, there was a great deal of synergy, it meshed well with the vision — it just made sense," explains Wykeum Gilyard CEO of Aficionado Holdings. "So now we're able to move forward with a partnership — with this brand that aligns with our overall mission and vision."

With this partnership, Homechow aims to serve communities throughout New Jersey, including Jersey City—a microcosm of the state's diversity, high demographic mix, and active, on-the-go residents. This rollout will allow Homechow and Aficionado to learn, refine, and set a standard for future expansion in other metropolitan areas.

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Aficionado's investment will not only help bring Homechow's high-quality food kiosks to the forefront of New Jersey's bustling dining scene but will also support the region's smaller food businesses by connecting them with Homechow's platform, creating impactful economic and social opportunities.

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About Homechow
Homechow is redefining food convenience with gourmet, self-service meal kiosks that bring chef-inspired comfort foods to high-traffic locations. Our mission is to build stronger, healthier communities by making fresh, quality meals accessible to everyone on the go. https://homechow.co/

About Aficionado Holdings
Aficionado empowers under-invested and underrepresented food and beverage entrepreneurs, helping scale socially responsible brands. Our ecosystem builds resources and connections for diverse culinary talents, working toward a more accessible and equitable food system.