International Brand Royalties

A service that helps US e-commerce brands expand internationally by handling all operational aspects in exchange for a royalty on sales. The company would act as the complete international operations arm for brands wanting to sell in other countries, removing the complexity of international expansion.

Key Points:

• Core Offering:

  • Handle complete international operations for US e-commerce brands
  • No upfront fees - only take royalties on sales (10-15% per dollar)
  • Brand only needs to ship inventory to designated warehouse

• Operational Model:

  • Maintain centralized warehouses in target countries
  • Handle all local logistics and shipping
  • Manage import duties and customs paperwork
  • Handle local customer service and operations

• Value Proposition:

  • Zero risk for brands - only pay when sales happen
  • No operational overhead for the brand
  • Customers avoid heavy import duties
  • Brands get instant access to new markets

• Target Markets:

  • Primary: Europe (largest wealthy market)
  • Secondary targets:
    • Canada (easiest entry)
    • Australia
    • Japan
    • India

• Revenue Model:

  • Take 10-15 cents per dollar of sales
  • All sales are incremental for the brand
  • No consulting or setup fees

• Market Opportunity:

  • Most US e-commerce brands are US-focused due to complexity of international expansion
  • Brands want international sales but can't justify internal resources
  • Similar model works in other industries (media, franchising)