IN-STORE MARKETING PROGRAMS

The C-Stores Network and the founders of Cool-Ad Handles have joined together to further launch the current and future line-up of in-store cooler and freezer door handle ad options.
Cool-Ad Handles: Since its founding, Cool-Ad Handles have created programs for many regional and national consumer brands.

The Future: The C-Stores Network is planning a full new launch for 2021, 2022 and beyond with introductions of the current and future products to new customers nationwide.

LEMONADERS C-STORE INTRODUCTION PROGRAMS

The Lemonaders and Grab-and-Go Teams created an online programming platform that introduces Start-up and Emerging Brands (Snacks, Beverages, Foods, Food Service) to the operators and offices Convenience Stores (independents, chains and distributors), Truck Stops (independents, chains and distributors) Travel Plazas (independents, chains and distributors) in North America.
Our History: The Lemonaders Team and it’s partners come from the food manufacturing industry’s largest companies (Nestle, Coca Cola, Pepsi, Conagra, etc) as well have history as co-founders and / or equity partners in a number of more recent successful start-ups (examples include Perfect Bar and Nature’s Bakery).
Our Community: Our partners include a number of food brokers, food development companies, media companies, distributors, retailers, trade associations, co-packers, commercial kitchens, angel investors, law groups, nutritionists, packaging companies, ingredient companies and more.

The Lemonaders and Grab-and-Go Teams are continuing to expand their line-up of partnering brands ideal for review for your stores.

Important C-Store Format Groups by State

The Conzumables and Lemonaders Teams outline the important retail format chains, distributors and trade associations that are important to the convenience store trade in that state.

Convenience Retail Formats

  • Convenience Stores
  • Truck Stops
  • Casinos
  • Travel Plazas
  • Hospitals
  • Convention Centers
  • Campground Stores
  • Airports
  • Ski Resorts
  • Apartment Buildings
  • Office Buildings
  • Colleges and Universities
  • Military Shoppettes
  • Marina Stores
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We Have A Lot More To Offer…

Sales Teams / Brokers
In addition to our own convenience store group (C-Stores Network) our co-founders have sales teams covering other sales formats (mass, club, natural, sports nutrition, farm supply, etc).   We have experience in every format (retail, healthcare, food service, sports nutrition, specialty, internet, direct to consumer, government, etc).
Media Partners
We give the client options on promoting it products on a number of TV shows we have access to.  These shows include formats including sports, lifestyles, morning TV, medical related and others.
We have a long list of TV show partners.
www.Out-of-Home.net
Contract Manufacturing
We have the resources and experience for helping new companies with needs such as co-packing, film and packaging, branding and package design, ingredient sourcing, shelf life testing, formulations, consumer testing campaigns, new product development and more.
www.Co-Packing.net
Funding Partners
The cooperative group and its core partners can help guide new CPG Startup Companies prepare for funding for many purposes.
We can set up a number of example funding scenarios for you.  It will be our main goal to help you grow to a reasonable revenue base that will be more attractive to certain funding targets.
Distribution/DSD Programs
The cooperative group can create a distribution plan (from our roster of client wholesalers) for its clients for any distribution format. These include those wholesaling in produce, grocery, natural, dairy, deli, concessions, fundraising, food service, hospitality, meat and poultry, specialty foods, ice cream, frozen, general merchandise and many others.