
BENEFITS OF A RETAIL STRATEGY
PARALLEL
PROFIT CENTER
With Menu to Market®, build a PROFITABLE, SCALABLE REVENUE STREAM with zero added headcount or
new locations.
RECESSION
PROOF
Build a hedge against economic fluctuations and meet guests where they spend: AT YOUR RESTAURANTS OR THE GROCERY STORE.
PROVEN
CONCEPT
Leverage your brand’s popularity to GROW RETAIL REVENUE. Guests already love your signature flavors, giving you a tremendous advantage in retail placements.
DOUBLE DUTY
MARKETING
A CPG retail strategy amplifies your restaurant brand’s REACH AND REPUTATION. This approach not only enhances your brand’s local and regional presence but also paves the way for national expansion.
ADDS
VALUATION
A profitable retail revenue stream increases your brand’s valuation, making it more appealing to buyers and financial partners when seeking NEW FUNDING
or planning a sale.

SCALE YOUR RESTAURANT
BUSINESS WITH NO ADDED
HEADCOUNT OR NEW LOCATIONS

REPRESENTING THESE PREMIUM RESTAURANT BRANDS

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1
CONCEPT
Validation
• Concept validation of your food ideas.
• Market and MSRP analysis.
• Financial Pro Forma - expected costs, profit, ROI, and cash flow needs for the first 24 months of launch.
• Retailer Roadmap, identify the best retailers for product line.
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2
PRODUCT
Readiness
• Formula Work.
• Packaging.
• Label Compliance.
• Co-Packer Sourcing & Management.
• Marketing Coordination.
• Preparation for Distribution & Fufillment.

3
SELL ON
the Shelves!
• Sales & Brokerage - get on the shelf.
• Marketing - Retailer - side to drive sell-through.
• Vendor Management.
• Production, Distribution & Supply Chain Management.
•Financial Reporting & Cost Controls.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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How do you know which of our menu items would be good for retail?First, we look at the menu items you’re most well-known for or that are most popular for your brand, then evaluate the viability of that item as a manufacturable shelf-stable or frozen product. From there, we analyze the “novelty” factor to determine how we can develop innovation around your product to make it stand out on shelves. Then we take a deep dive into the Nielsen category data to determine potential for market, estimated profitability and investment required. Taking all of these factors into consideration, we can make a solid recommendation as to which of your menu items have the best potential for retail.
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How can I learn more about how to develop a retail strategy for my restaurant brand?You can listen to our on-demand informational webinar
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What does CPG mean?CPG means Consumer Packaged Good. It is any packaged product that can be sold on retail shelves or in DTC (direct-to-consumer) channels.
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Will my products sell outside of my local community?We specifically design products to have legs for a national campaign. Sometimes this requires additional investment in branding and marketing, so we have trusted partners we can recommend for these elements of the project. But bottom line, we won’t take a restaurant brand into our Brokerage program unless we believe they can perform on a national stage.
ON-DEMAND WORKSHOP
FOR RESTAURANT BRANDS
Are you a restaurant owner looking for innovative ways to grow your business? Curious how savvy restaurant brands scale beyond their physical locations to drive profitable, parallel revenue with a retail strategy?
Join Gail Kurpgeweit, CEO of Pivot North Consulting Group, in an exclusive on-demand workshop designed specifically for successful restaurant brand owners.