Street‑ready craft lemonade & tea cocktails

Partner‑bar pop‑ups + a mobile trailer for games, concerts, and festivals. We staff the station, run the POS, and mix to spec; sales are rung under the active ABC permit (host venue or event).

Brand & Product Showcase

Light, beach‑day palette inspired by modern hard‑lemonade brands.

  • Classic Lemonade — cane sugar, filtered water, fresh lemon.
  • Grapefruit Lemonade — lemon + pink grapefruit, brighter and drier.
  • Half‑&‑Half — Assam/Ceylon cold brew + lemonade, balanced tannin.

Market Size (TAM)

Drinks / year
Revenue / year

ⓘ Replace defaults with official downtown counts as available.

Why Raleigh First

  • Sip n’ Stroll rules (≤16 oz cups, labeling, no glass).
  • Concentrated weekend traffic + graduation/tailgate seasons.
  • Bar partners win incremental revenue with minimal lift.

Go‑to‑Market (Phased with KPIs)

Phase 1 — Host‑Bar MVP (May–Sep ’26)

  • 3 host‑bar partnerships by Jun 15, 2026
  • ≥6 events/month by Aug ’26; NPS ≥ 60
  • 200+ emails and 50+ reviews (≥ 4.5★)

Phase 2 — Trailer (Oct ’26–Mar ’27)

  • Buy trailer by Nov; wrap by Dec
  • RDU 3‑city rotation by Mar ’27
  • 8–10 events/month at peak; 160+ drinks/event

Phase 3 — Expansion (Apr ’27+)

  • Enter Charlotte & Wilmington by 2028
  • Franchise kit (SOPs, supply, brand) by 2029
  • 20+ contracted festivals; repeat ≥ 70%

Operations & Sourcing

  • Alcohol: NC ABC via local distributors; bulk 1.75 L for best cost/oz.
  • Commissary: shared kitchen; 5‑gal cambros; cold chain ≤ 41°F.
  • Disposables: 12–16 oz cups/lids w/ sticker; paper straws.
  • Gear: citrus juicer; refrigerated dispensers; POS; canopy/tent.

Service SOP (2‑person)

  • ID/pay → cup/ice → base → 1.5 oz pour → lid/garnish
  • Target 40–60 drinks/hour; refill at 20% cambro
  • Batch logs, temps, clean‑downs; allergen labels

Assumptions (Interactive)

Advanced: seasonality, growth & fixed costs
$—Contribution / drink
Breakeven drinks / month
Payback (months)
$—Year‑1 Net

Revenue & Net (Monthly)

Seasonality multipliers applied: Off‑season (Nov–Feb), Shoulder (Mar/Apr/Sep/Oct), Peak (May–Aug).

Costs (Stacked)

Unit Economics (per drink)

Use of Funds (Startup)

Year‑1 P&L

MonthRevenueCOGSLaborBoothFixedNet

For Bars & Venues

  • We bring staff + inventory. No strain on your main well.
  • Incremental revenue. Commission or buy‑through options.
  • Fast setup. 15‑minute build; 40–60 drinks/hour.
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Team

Founder 1 headshot
Founder Name
Ops & Partnerships
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Founder Name
Brand & CX

Exit Strategy

  • Acquisition (5–7 yrs): regional events/hospitality group.
  • Franchise: low‑overhead kit (supply, SOPs, brand).
  • Owner sale: multi‑unit package valued on EBITDA & contracts.