Candy and Sarah own and operate a small restaurant. On a weekly basis, they go to their local Sam's Wholesale Club to purchase the food items and cleaning supplies they need for their business. With the exception of the volume they purchase and the items' intended use, this grocery shopping trip is identical to a weekly trip by their families to a grocery store. Sam's is serving as a ____ wholesaler for these entrepreneurs.

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Sam's Wholesale Club is a cash-and-carry wholesaler, which means customers pay in cash or by credit card and carry their purchases out of the store themselves. This is different from full-service merchants who may offer delivery, credit terms, and other services. Additionally, since Candy and Sarah are purchasing a variety of food items and cleaning supplies, Sam's would not be considered a general-line or specialty-line wholesaler that focuses on specific product categories. Lastly, a truck wholesaler typically delivers goods directly to customers rather than requiring them to come to a store.

Candy and Sarah Own and Operate a Small Restaurant