Distributorship · FOOD & BEV · Japan
Bring a Japanese matcha brand to the US
A premium Japanese tea brand seeking specialty retail, cafe supply, and wellness channel partners
At a glance
Quick Overview
Opportunity Model
Distributorship
Launch Ready Business Model
Industry
Food & Beverage
Sector focus
Minimum Order (MOQ)
TBD
Starting requirement
Lead Time
1 - 2 Weeks
Order to door delivery
Investment Range
$30k-50k
First order + setup
Margin Range
40-50%
Profit potential
Time to Launch
4-6 Weeks
From onboarding to sales
Made In
Japan
Production base
Open To Countries
- North America
Market availability
Commitment Level
- Founder/Partner Only
- Full-Time (40+ hrs/Week)
Weekly hours required
Founder Level
- Serial Entrepreneur
- Seasoned Entrepreneur
Experience required
Physical Space
No
100% remote-compatible
Inventory Required
No
Supplier handles fulfilment
Certifications
- HACCP Certification
- Organic Certification
- FDA Compliance
Available on select blends
About
About This Opportunity
This opportunity is designed for US-based operators who can import, distribute, and grow a Japanese matcha brand through specialty retail, cafes, wellness shops, and ecommerce channels.
Ideal partner
Importer or distributor with F&B experience
Existing retail, cafe, or ecommerce channels
Ability to place opening wholesale order
Clear plan for local market launch
What the partner gets
Wholesale supply access
Brand assets and product education
Market-entry support materials
Potential territory discussion for strong operators
Ideal partner
Importer or distributor with F&B experience
Existing retail, cafe, or ecommerce channels
Ability to place opening wholesale order
Clear plan for local market launch
What the partner gets
Wholesale supply access
Brand assets and product education
Market-entry support materials
Potential territory discussion for strong operators
Founder Profile
Who Is This For?
Capital Strong
Has the budget to invest upfront in inventory, branding, or scaling faster
Hands On Building
Manages operations end-to-end, stays deeply involved in processes, and is always ready to jump in and fix issues when things go wrong
Extrovert Networker
Thrives on relationships, partnerships, and opening doors through connection
Sales Driven
Focused on outreach, pitching, closing deals, and driving revenue growth
Analytical & Numbers Inclined
Makes decisions based on data, margins, and market signals rather than gut feeling
Process
How It Works
1
Secure exclusive rights
Lock down a "Master Distribution Agreement" for North America so you own the territory while they handle all the farming and processing.
2
Plug into "Turnkey" Fulfillment
Ship the bulk inventory directly from Japan to a US-based 3PL (Third-Party Logistics) warehouse that automatically syncs with your sales channels and handles all the shipping
3
Automate Retail Outreach
Use AI-driven lead generation to "ghostwrite" personalized pitches to specialty cafes and wellness buyers, directing them to a wholesale portal where they can order on autopilot.
PRODUCT SHOWCASE
Product & Brand Visuals