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).
- $— contribution / drink
- — breakeven drinks / month
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
| Month | Revenue | COGS | Labor | Booth | Fixed | Net |
|---|
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.
Team
Founder Name
Ops & Partnerships
Ops & Partnerships
Founder Name
Brand & CX
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.
Appendix & Links
- Sip n’ Stroll — Overview & Map
- Private Use of Public Spaces (Pushcarts)
- NC ABC — Permits & Premix Guidance
Illustrative projections, not guarantees.