Pricing
Transparent pricing. Aligned incentives.
Retailers shop free. Brands see published economics before meetings.
Stepped wholesale take-rate
The rate steps down at every revenue tier. Retailers always shop free.
% of wholesale sales
12%
$0-250K
10%
$250-500K
8%
$500K-1M
6%
$1M-2M
5%
$2M+
Plus a $2-4K/mo launch retainer during onboarding.
Primary rails
Pick the rail that matches the work.
Brand-building, fulfillment, and retailer access stay separate.
Fulfillment By TEC
10%flat
Statewide delivery coordination through HPI.
- HPI rail
- Status
- Manifests
Brand Accelerator
$2-4K/mo + stepped 12->5%
Launch support for SKU, sourcing, compliance, and placement.
- SKU plan
- Sourcing
- Payouts
Wholesale Marketplace
Freefor retailers
Browse and buy wholesale products.
- Cart
- Invoice
- Buyers
Supplementary rails
Additional services when the launch needs them.
Sourcing Brokerage
Flatper engagement
Buy-side sourcing for inputs or capacity.
- Buy-side
- Scoped
- Clear terms
Procurement
1-3%on goods
Packaging and secondary goods procurement.
- Inputs
- Vendors
- Economics
Digital Services
Projector retainer
Mockups, line sheets, data briefs, and collateral.
- Assets
- Briefs
- Scoped
Comparison
What you are paying for.
The goal is not the lowest toll. It is a model where brand work, fulfillment, and marketplace economics are clear.
| Capability | TEC | Typical marketplace | Licensed distributor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Builds the brand for you | Yes - Accelerator model | No - mostly listing tools | No - usually fulfillment-first |
| Take rate | 5-12% stepped | <1% toll, but you do the work | Usually flat distribution economics |
| Asset-light / non-plant-touching | Yes - technology and services platform | Varies by model | No - licensed plant-touching operator |
| Publishes pricing | Yes - published here | Often hidden or negotiated | Varies by route, region, and scope |
FAQ
Pricing questions
Why a percentage instead of a flat fee?+-
It aligns TEC with sell-through and drops as revenue grows.
What is free?+-
Retailers shop free. Brand services and fulfillment are separate.
What does the launch retainer cover?+-
The $2-4K/mo retainer covers SKU work, sourcing, compliance prep, and setup.
Is the fulfillment fee separate?+-
Yes. It is shown as a flat 10% delivery model.
Are the pricing figures final quotes?+-
No. Final terms depend on scope, eligibility, and partners.
Does TEC take ownership of the brand?+-
No. Brand owners keep ownership.
Bring your brand to New York. We will handle the rest.
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