Retail Readiness Scorecard: Most Brands Discover They Aren't Ready After the Buyer Says Yes
The hard part is the 90 days after the buyer says yes. A retail readiness scorecard finds the operational gaps before the placement becomes a loss.
The Monday Morning Report Is Three Numbers, Not a Dashboard
Most specialty food founders check a different number each week. A tiered Monday morning report tracks the same three signals and catches drift early.
Retail Launch Economics: Most National Launches Lose Money in Year One
Retail launch economics: most specialty food launches into national retail lose money in year one after slotting, trade spend, compliance, and working capital.
Specialty Food Brand Operational Costs: The Ten Decisions Behind $1.4M-$2.4M a Year
Ten decisions nobody owns drive specialty food brand operational costs of $1.4M-$2.4M a year. Each is answerable with data the brand already has.
What Sprouts Checks Before Approving a New Supplier
Before the first Sprouts order, brands need UNFI item setup, IX-ONE image registration, and EDI 810 compliance. Here's the operational sequence.