Lemon Ninjas LLC | Application Preview
**Summary of Lemon Ninjas LLC Government Grant Application**
Lemon Ninjas LLC is seeking government funding to expand their small business by acquiring a food truck and better equipment for their lemonade operation. Currently operating with minimal setup — just tables and a tent — the business is active at local farmers markets and “flock swaps,” with aspirations to grow into larger events such as state fairs, festivals, and carnivals.
The owner has been promoting the business through local radio, social media, and community fundraising efforts, including a campaign to support local flood victims. They emphasize a commitment to quality, highlighting the use of fresh-squeezed lemons and real fruit purées made to order, distinguishing their lemonade from others that rely on syrups and pre-made mixes.
Despite competitive pressure from coffee vendors, other lemonade businesses, and flavored soda stands, Lemon Ninjas believes its focus on freshness and customer experience provides a unique edge. Positive customer feedback and consistent local support underscore their potential for growth. Funding would allow greater mobility and access to higher-traffic venues, helping the business reach new markets and better serve its community.
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General Information
Business Registration Number: 39-2786508
Location: Elon, NC, United States
Length of Operation: 1-5
Number of Employees: 1-10 Employees
Annual Gross Income: Less than $100k
Annual Gross Expense: Less than $100k
Open to Loans: YES
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Funding Usage
I’m looking to get a food truck and get better equipment for my lemonade business. Currently all I have is tables and a tent.
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Business Plan
I would like to get to a point to where I’m doing state fairs, carnivals and festivals. Currently I’m just doing farmers markets and flock swaps would love to move up! I’ve been promoting my business locally, talking to local radio stations and on social media. I’m currently organizing a fundraiser to help local flood victims. Getting a food truck would get me where I really want to go. And I can possibly travel further out! I know it may not seem like a good business to pursue, because it’s just lemonade. But I’m here to say u will not find a lemonade company that uses fresh fruit for everything! I use fresh lemon slices & I make all fresh puréed fruits for flavoring. We also make our lemonade made to order so it’s made fresh right in front of my customers. I’ve had so many great reviews! Everyone seems to love what I do! I’ve actually had a lady come up to me every month and make sure I’m coming back to the flock swaps because she just loves what I do. And it really encourages me to keep growing!
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Self Identified Competition
My top 3 competitors are definitely other lemonade businesses, dirty sodas, and coffee. But like I said I’m the only one locally that uses all fresh fruit! Most vendors use syrups and to me they just don’t taste that great and they can be very pricey. As far as dirty soda goes there really isn’t much competition lemonade is definitely better. Just my thoughts. Coffee is a big one. Most people enjoy drinking coffee hot or cold! And u can mix up flavors. But in my opinion I would rather have fresh lemonade with fresh fruit! That’s just what I love to do is make lemonade and make people happy. Definitely using fresh ingredients. I use all fresh fruit and it is made to order.
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