Award-Winning Reputation Leverage Big Shoulders Coffee’s strong recognition as the best coffee in Illinois and top independent coffee shop to approach premium retailers, hospitality groups, and curated grocers that seek high-quality, award-winning products to boost credibility and consumer trust.

Multi-Channel Presence Target wholesale, retail, and distribution opportunities by highlighting their role as a roaster, retailer, and distributor. Propose partnerships with cafes, offices, and institutions that require consistent, elevated coffee supply and branded ROA (ready-to-use) programs.

Regional Growth Capitalize on Chicago-based prestige and multiple local locations by offering expansion-friendly solutions such as co-packing, white-label programs, or regional distribution deals to nearby markets with similar demand for specialty coffee excellence.

Tech-Enabled Marketing Position accelerators around their existing tech stack (Squarespace, Google Analytics/Tag Manager) to optimize online orders, loyalty programs, and wholesale onboarding. Offer services for improved e-commerce conversions, B2B portal development, and CRM integration to drive direct sales.

Financial & Scale Fit With mid-market revenue and a lean team, present scalable, low-friction partnerships (subscription programs, bulk procurement, seasonal roasts) that align with their growth stage while maintaining quality controls and sustainable margins.