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what we do

our proven strategies

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nextup brands

Strategic brand development

We help emerging brands scale with intention—through strategic planning, sales channel growth, cost of goods optimization, marketing integration, and more. From pricing strategies to promotional programming and product development, our experienced team becomes an extension of yours to drive sustainable, scalable growth. The next iconic brand starts here.

TRUSTED TO DELIVER

OUR BRAND PARTNERS

trusted to deliver

our brand partners

Farmer Jon's Popcorn

Farmer Jon's Popcorn

Maglio Companies

Maglio Companies

Naked Baker

Naked Baker

Veggimins

Veggimins

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nextup brands

Industry access & strategic sourcing

Our sourcing and networking service connects you with the industry’s best—from trusted co-manufacturers and ingredient suppliers to top-tier brokers, retailers, and investors. We eliminate guesswork and wasted time by leveraging our national network of vetted partners to help you move faster, scale smarter, and get to market with confidence. Whether you're building from scratch or looking to level up, we connect the dots to make it happen.

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our sales channel partners

powerful partnerships

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nextup brands

Concept-to-Cart Consulting

With a deep track record of success across fresh, food, and beverage categories, we bring decades of expertise in production, sales strategy, distribution, and market expansion. Whether you're scaling an existing operation or entering the industry for the first time, we provide the guidance, network, and real-world experience to help you break through—and grow with confidence.

one partnership. total market access

Strategic alliances

THE NEXTUP BRANDS ADVANTAGE

NextUp Brands is a multi-channel growth platform that gives brands total market access through one strategic partnership. Our integrated model connects retail, foodservice, e-commerce, and emerging sales channels through a single growth engine, aligning strategy, brokerage, and execution to help brands scale faster and more efficiently.

OUR MULTI-CHANNEL MODEL

  • Specialty retail coverage including banners like Five Below and Dollar Tree, spanning more than 279 retail banners nationwide.

  • Natural channel leaders such as Sprouts and Whole Foods, with coverage across thousands of stores nationally.

  • 41 key U.S. grocery retailers including Kroger, H-E-B, AWG Warehouses, ALDI, Walmart, Target, and more.

  • Foodservice distribution and operator relationships that support menu placement, back-of-house usage, and branded or private label solutions.

  • Comprehensive access to U.S. military exchanges and the top prison distributors nationwide, supporting on-base retail, commissary, and institutional distribution programs

  • Coverage across major hardware and farm and home retailers, including Ace Hardware, Do It Best, True Value, Lowe’s, Home Depot, Tractor Supply, Farm & Fleet, and Rural King.

  • Strategic access to key club players including Sam’s Club, BJ’s, and Costco, focused on high-volume, value-driven programs.

  • Convenience coverage across 34,000+ stores nationally, including Casey’s, Love’s, S. Abraham, Imperial, 7-Eleven, Circle K, Buc-ee’s, and more.

  • A wide array of national and regional DSD distributors providing direct-store-delivery solutions for independents and chains throughout the U.S.

  • A vetted partner delivering turnkey Amazon and online programs, managing approximately $500MM in revenue across 60+ brands, including listing optimization, ads, inventory planning, and brand protection.

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