tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15726800.post4057418924100139212..comments2023-09-21T11:35:40.245-04:00Comments on BBQ Blog: So You Want to Sell BBQ Sauce?The BBQ Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08878089791775399855noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15726800.post-31796742789933314582015-12-03T04:42:17.131-05:002015-12-03T04:42:17.131-05:00I'm glad I found your blog. Wish I'd found...I'm glad I found your blog. Wish I'd found it sooner. I've discovered all of your advice to be quite accurate. This is a very demanding industry. I dove in head first. My product SOUTHSIDE MIKE'S BBQ SAUCE has taken off quickly in the local markets but still not enough to see the profits to consider it a viable business. One of the hurdles I face is based on geography. Distribution costs from the the far north coast are expensive. Currently I'm investigating the costs of entering trade shows throughout the west coast and the midwest as well. I'm thinking it will maximize my visibility and dollars pitching directly to buyers in a fishbowl rather than chasing individual stores across the country. Please give me your thoughts on this idea.Southside Mike's BBQnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15726800.post-12936254843195577862015-06-23T20:13:28.700-04:002015-06-23T20:13:28.700-04:00HI! I'm currently associated with a BBQ smokeh...HI! I'm currently associated with a BBQ smokehouse restarurant and wee are looking at bottling and packaging our sauces and rubs to sell to our customers. Do you know if there are extra laws to abide by for this or can we just start bottling and selling it?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15726800.post-20513249392076633522015-03-05T12:39:58.027-05:002015-03-05T12:39:58.027-05:00I have been selling my bbq sauce at farmers market...I have been selling my bbq sauce at farmers market. And doing very well. Now I have a store that wants to sell it. What is the mark up percentage in selling to a store. 30% 40%<br />Thanks<br />Tracy<br />O! IC BBQ SAUCE <br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15726800.post-1366077439902842562014-09-10T09:37:08.882-04:002014-09-10T09:37:08.882-04:00Stage Coach Sauces is located in North Florida and...Stage Coach Sauces is located in North Florida and has helped over 150 different start up companies start their sauce business. I would highly reccomend them. They are not a huge company nor are they corporate owned which makes it perfect to call and speak to the owner who has loads of information he is willing to share with anyone new to the industry. Start up costs to get a product launched is only $950 including everything your product needs to be "supermarket selling ready". You can visit www.stagecoachsauces.com to get in touch with them. Great service and family owned and operated, which makes for the best support and help.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15726800.post-39703051211461057632014-09-07T01:56:34.775-04:002014-09-07T01:56:34.775-04:00Hello, I have an original BBQ sauce/marinade guran...Hello, I have an original BBQ sauce/marinade guranteed to take off. I'm interested in a. partner with the "know how" positive attitude , "in it to win/win it" drive and personality in the Junction City, Ks area which is center of the U.S.A. as we grow/expand from the inside throughput the U.S. <br />How I know it will boom. Friend's down south New Orleans, a place known for exotic foods/taste would ask me to grill/BBQ for their party's yearly and as my ribs/chicken are being taken right off of grill as people try/taste my BBQ ribs/chicken, complete strangers to me would take their hats off to me for the original flavor they've never tasted before as a nice crowd surrounds me while I'm grillin, conversing how I should open up my own bar & grill...something i would love to do. I spend about $1oo give or take for the meats and marinade to grill for a party that has 20/up to 50 guest that arrive to the BBQ/party. At the same time, I try my best to not let my head grow big cause of all the compliments.<br />So whoever is serious on helping me build/grow this for sure win/win bbq sauce/marinde, I can be reached at jesselewis671@yahoo.com. Thanks for your interested and hope everyone will beable to taste & enjoy the original new bbq flavor ill be distributing here in the U.S. in the near future, with the right partner to venture the same goals/successful dream as we unfold the dream into a reality. Hope to hear from from someone with same interest soon. Grillin/BBQing for 20yrs using my original marinade I've created. Jesse :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15726800.post-76113146513853820812014-02-21T21:31:07.046-05:002014-02-21T21:31:07.046-05:00I may have missed it on your website, but I kept l...I may have missed it on your website, but I kept looking on the site for a list of ingredients. I see that it's made up of 17 different items, but many people must see an ingredient list before they choose a product. Some friends of mine like to see the suggested daily allowance when they spice rubs too. Maybe you could add a copy of the ingredients list and nutrition information on your site.The BBQ Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08878089791775399855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15726800.post-4568705840693777362014-02-21T11:38:17.471-05:002014-02-21T11:38:17.471-05:00This is a great blog. Could someone please help wi...This is a great blog. Could someone please help with this spice blend. Any suggestions on branding or getting it out would be so helpful. Thank you so much!<br />http://www.8thwonderspice.com/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05512684952045025285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15726800.post-52343816750356142272014-02-06T15:09:36.596-05:002014-02-06T15:09:36.596-05:00We would love to help start some of you all with s...We would love to help start some of you all with small batch production! We have been around for over 10 years now!<br />www.BardstownFoodManufacturer.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15726800.post-89689420753843447702013-08-28T14:41:59.930-04:002013-08-28T14:41:59.930-04:00I'm really enjoying the blog. There's a lo...I'm really enjoying the blog. There's a lot of great info here. I've just getting started in the BBQ sauce world. It's something I've always enjoyed and not until recently have I thought of producing and selling it. What's the cheapest way to have a nutritional label made and what all is required before you can begin to sell it?<br /><br />Thanks, Mark Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15726800.post-86222491866068026042013-05-14T02:17:33.215-04:002013-05-14T02:17:33.215-04:00I love this article. I am a 22 year old stay at ho...I love this article. I am a 22 year old stay at home mom and was thinking about selling my bbq sauce but i can not afford all that comes with it. I really wish it was easier. I came up with my recipe when i was 15 and have won 57 bbq competitions since. I do have my bbq sauce copy righted though. Will that help in the future if i ever make enough money to sell it?katelynn Gnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15726800.post-51272982410589252662013-05-06T17:12:42.000-04:002013-05-06T17:12:42.000-04:00Good thread. I see that many of the comments are f...Good thread. I see that many of the comments are from people who have the same problem that I've seen on some of the restaurant shows like Kitchen Nightmares: going into a business without knowing what you're doing. I have a few basic suggestions: First, take a real deep breath. Think hard, do you really want to do this. It does take a lot of work and could easily take over a year or two just to get something good going. - Do your research. Don't ask at blogs. Go directly to your local health dept. - Read books on food science, use of herbs/spices, cooking processes, etc. - Do you want to continue? - See where the nearest commercial kitchens with hourly rental rates are - Study your options for beginning, small scale marketing - outline your plan (very important) - one of the keys for retail marketing is having variety. Just one product won't sell very well. You should have at least two or three types of sauces. - For a friend of mine, the largest expense was label design. Get a professional for this...<br /><br />These are my plans at least.The Count of Al Dentehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14999320496290012546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15726800.post-14386039739241246992013-02-27T23:45:18.372-05:002013-02-27T23:45:18.372-05:00Great post, very informative and we truly enjoy yo...Great post, very informative and we truly enjoy your blog. Not sure when and if we're going to create a sauce out two to market but we know have a much better understanding of what it will take. Many Thanks!Outdoor Oven Dudehttp://www.fontanaforniusa.com/ovens/rosso/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15726800.post-24031950618194031702012-07-04T17:54:25.252-04:002012-07-04T17:54:25.252-04:00This is Perfect! My sauce was named at a National ...This is Perfect! My sauce was named at a National Sauce Competition(2012) and Im getting ready to start Bottling and selling it. will start at home and move on from There! <br /> KenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15726800.post-50060402903387873862012-05-31T22:16:36.545-04:002012-05-31T22:16:36.545-04:00Nizmo,
I have no idea, but it certainly sounds qu...Nizmo,<br /><br />I have no idea, but it certainly sounds questionable.The BBQ Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08878089791775399855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15726800.post-54015940750126065682012-04-24T03:53:09.167-04:002012-04-24T03:53:09.167-04:00Great blog and a perfect subject matter. I have pa...Great blog and a perfect subject matter. I have packaging on the brain tonight as we are thinking about launching a few products from our BBQ restaurant, so to add, here are some good sources for bottles and containers I found: http://www.sks-bottle.com, http://freundcontainer.com and www.specialtybottle.com Julie (Smokin' Pete's BBQ)Julie Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11948757609660645365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15726800.post-91801641981598782982012-03-27T19:23:39.900-04:002012-03-27T19:23:39.900-04:00Neil,
This link is probably a good place to start...Neil,<br /><br />This link is probably a good place to start: http://www.fda.gov/Food/FoodIngredientsPackaging/default.htm<br /><br />I suspect their a number of highly compensated consultants that could help :-)The BBQ Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08878089791775399855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15726800.post-45539307656778838582012-03-27T17:08:30.394-04:002012-03-27T17:08:30.394-04:00Hi BBQ Guy - Do you happen to know what FDA Regula...Hi BBQ Guy - Do you happen to know what FDA Regulations are in place if one was interested in starting their own Rub or Sauce Packaging Plant?Neilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02156797091778046802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15726800.post-91846177990355495042012-01-13T12:03:54.352-05:002012-01-13T12:03:54.352-05:00i have been making my product hampton bbq sauce fo...i have been making my product hampton bbq sauce for several years and i can attest it is very hard to promote a quality sauce due to the price point of the ingredients especially when as i have a preservative free/shelf stable product. i have to sell it only to high end stores where they sell it at $7 a bottle. a limmited market but i get repeat orders because people love the sauce.<br />hope to make it big one day but the costs otway the possibilities.georgenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15726800.post-32417501371824164532011-12-30T15:29:46.758-05:002011-12-30T15:29:46.758-05:00thanks for your helpthanks for your helpjlmac27https://www.blogger.com/profile/14863250556787666844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15726800.post-36526107848766877492011-12-30T15:29:08.182-05:002011-12-30T15:29:08.182-05:00thanks bbg guy going to check it outthanks bbg guy going to check it outjlmac27https://www.blogger.com/profile/14863250556787666844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15726800.post-42390475902336566182011-12-28T19:31:49.021-05:002011-12-28T19:31:49.021-05:00Bad Byron's Butt Rub, which in my opinion is o...Bad Byron's Butt Rub, which in my opinion is one of the best pork spice rubs on the market, uses microcrystalline cellulose according to the ingredients list on the label.<br /><br />Here's a link to several others you can check into: http://www.foodfigures.com/Mineral-salts-and-Anti_caking-agents_g5.htmThe BBQ Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08878089791775399855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15726800.post-58364304354346965152011-12-27T11:05:46.720-05:002011-12-27T11:05:46.720-05:00what kind of anticaking products are there out the...what kind of anticaking products are there out there and can anyone explain the importnance of them.I can see my rub sitting for awhile and getting hard.I use a lot of brown sugar.Thanks guys glad I found this place.jlmac27https://www.blogger.com/profile/14863250556787666844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15726800.post-61834134938834063492011-12-11T09:46:22.160-05:002011-12-11T09:46:22.160-05:00I have been working on getting my BBQ sauce to mar...I have been working on getting my BBQ sauce to market now for 9 months. I have two hot mfg companies in posture to go. Bottles picked out and label completed. It has been a full time 2nd job for me. I had no idea the depth of my venture. I have two sales contracts pending, one of which wants to brand my sauce with their brand. Total cost associated from my start including, mfg, bottles, label designs, law fees, LLC, etc..$10,000+ and counting. I'm excited, I have a great story and brand, the sauce is super, no doubt, but I have been told the brand / story will be what sells the sauce, at least at first. I do not get over excited, we will just see where it goes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15726800.post-20202295240557184632011-11-15T20:41:59.379-05:002011-11-15T20:41:59.379-05:00I just came across this blog and information while...I just came across this blog and information while researching a bit on marketing my sauce. It is not a barbeque sauce. In my opinion barbeque sauces have flooded the market and trying to break into the barbeque sauce business as a first shot to success is risky business. Making a barbeque sauce or a hot sauce, without establishing your name on another food product to start, is only going to get lost in the sea of those sauces. Great information though. I'm going for it! I sold 4 cases in a week and a half and have had 100% positive feedback from everybody who tried it. Wayneford's Grillin' Sauce. Coming to a store near you. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15726800.post-8786471023475434882011-11-14T13:07:58.147-05:002011-11-14T13:07:58.147-05:00Your comments are right-on. I started marketing Di...Your comments are right-on. I started marketing Dimples BBQ Sauce after years of selling it at barbecue competitions. It has been on the market for about a year and is available on-line and at specialty retailers in NC. At this stage, advertising takes up most of the profits but we're having fun and meeting some great people. Hopefully, Dimples will take us into a nice retirement.Rich C.http://www.dimplesbbqsauce.comnoreply@blogger.com