DogGurt,LLC | Application Preview
DogGurt, LLC is seeking government grants to facilitate business expansion. The funding will enable the company to approach new retail opportunities, specifically targeting Hy-Vee stores. Additionally, DogGurt plans to enhance its packaging and update its vehicle for use as a mobile store.
The business strategy involves not only increasing the number of retailers but also expanding into more states with the goal of nationwide distribution. DogGurt is currently exploring shipping options to make its product more accessible, despite the high costs associated with it.
With nearly a decade of brand development, DogGurt prides itself on offering a pet treat that aligns with healthy choices for dog owners. The company emphasizes its unique selling proposition: unlike larger competitors such as Bear & the Rat, Frosty Paws, and Dogsters, DogGurt's product is made without added sugars, fillers, or preservatives and contains no more than four ingredients, giving it a distinct competitive advantage.
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General Information
Business Registration Number: 81-3040716
Location: Omaha, NE, United States
Length of Operation: 5
Number of Employees:
Annual Gross Income:
Annual Gross Expense:
Open to Loans: NO
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Funding Usage
I plan to use funding to expand my business further. I am currently approaching Hy-Vee stores as potential retailers. With this, I would like to update my packaging, as well as update my vehicle to be used as a mobile “store”
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Business Plan
I plan to add more retailers, as well as more states. I would like to set up distribution to eventually get my product nationwide. I am also looking into how to ship my product, which is quite costly. I’ve been developing and improving my brand and products for almost 10 years. I feel like I have a product that should be in every pet owners freezers! It’s a treat they can feel good about giving their dogs.
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Self Identified Competition
Bear & the Rat Frosty Paws Dogsters All 3 of my competitors are much larger brands, and contain fillers, sugar and preservatives. DogGurt has zero added sugar, fillers or preservatives My product contains no more than 4 ingredients.
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