Growth Financing Markstein recently secured a $10 million senior secured asset-based credit facility to support working capital and growth, signaling capacity to expand orders, invest in inventory, and pursue larger retailer contracts.
Expanded Distribution As a long-standing distributor of AB InBev and a growing portfolio of craft beers to over 2,200 retailers, there are opportunities to upsell higher-margin craft brands, premium packaging, or exclusive regional beers to existing accounts.
Public AffairsProwess Labelled as the largest woman-owned wholesale beverage distributor in Northern California with NBWA public affairs recognition, there is potential to partner on corporate social responsibility initiatives, sponsorships, and retailer programs that highlight diversity and community impact.
Strategic Partnerships Past asset acquisitions from AB InBev indicate readiness to integrate external brands; leveraging this experience, sales teams can propose co-branded promotions, exclusive product launches, and joint marketing with suppliers to unlock shelf presence in key accounts.
Operational Scale With annual distribution of over four million cases to 2,200 retailers and a multi-decade history, focus on bundled program opportunities, volume-based incentives, and route-to-market optimization to win larger regional retailers and expand into new markets.