ONE ROQ Vodka To Launch Lifestyle Platform For Spirits Lovers
September 1, 2017
We announce for the first time our intention of launching a new platform poised to change the game.
ONE ROQ Spirits
Luxury Spirit & Lifestyle Platform
Regulation Crowdfunding
Buffalo, NY
Advertising and Marketing
Accepting International Investment
O w n Y o u r S p i r i t
I n v e s t i n O N E R O Q V o d k a C l u b
When award-winning product developer and serial entrepreneur, Garrett Green entered the spirits market in 2012, he knew he wasn't going to be able to beat the giant brands at their own game. So, for three years he invested to learn the industry, refine his product, and develop an innovative business model designed to break through their barriers... Today, you can become a Founding member that launches that business model to capitalize on the rare opportunity of building a globally recognized, luxury-lifestyle vodka brand, through ONE ROQ Vodka Club.
O u r M i s s i o n
We love making a superior spirit, but our true passion is sharing the spirited life. For this, ONE ROQ invites you to Escape The Ordinary, by Owning Your Spirit.
T h e V e r y B e g i n n i n g
In the mid 2000s, Garrett became inspired by the success of French luxury vodka brand Grey Goose Vodka after selling to Bacardi Ltd. for $2 billion a few years earlier - but wondered why the market didn't have an iconic American-luxury brand equivalent. Using his entrepreneurial instinct, he saw this as a once in a lifetime opportunity to enter in the $70+-billion-a-year distilled spirits market.
Garrett commenced by scouring US farms and distillers in search for the perfect recipe, eventually discovering a distinguished blend of artisanal mountain water from the Colorado Rockies, and hand-picked sweet corn from the American mid-west. He then began his meticulous process of design, developing the vessel and choosing the name.
T h e N a m e
Garrett believes that success requires immense physical and emotional strength in order to overcome the constant challenges of life. With this, the idea of being reliant upon the self to consistently find strength, led to the notion of "a rock" -- and "ONE ROQ" was born.
V a l i d a t i o n
With a finished product, Garrett launched ONE ROQ in 2012, and within 120 days of its introduction, it won the first-place gold medal for taste and design in the 2012 International SIP Awards In San Francisco - the world's largest, consumer-judged tasting competition - validating ONE ROQ's superior quality, taste and diverse consumer appeal.
I n d u s t r y B a r r i e r s
Over the course of three years, ONE ROQ invested the foundational capital to refine its packaging, build a trusted distribution network, and gain first-hand, exposure to several industry barriers that routinely blind-side new brands. From this experience, Garrett concluded that to be successful in the industry, a brand cannot stand on award-winning credentials alone. The industry's "3-Tier System," "Pay-to-Play" culture, and exhaustive use of lifestyle marketing schemes deployed by larger brands were key barriers to be surmounted with marketing strategy of an alternative realm.
T h e P r o b l e m W e ' r e U n v e i l i n g
"Lifestyle Marketing:" is the common practice of large industry companies placing their brands inside the images of successful or attractive lifestyles. This method is used in an attempt to have us believe that if we buy those brands, we in turn acquire those lifestyles - even "success" in society. ONE ROQ knows this is deceptive, and that the real lifestyles are in reality enjoyed by the owners of brands.
T h e S o l u t i o n
So, in 2016, ONE ROQ abandoned the traditional industry marketing mold, transformed its brand philosophy and redeveloped its business model with ONE ROQ Vodka Club - an industry-first, experiential platform redefining the lifestyle spirit experience through the luxury of brand ownership, and the genuine lifestyle Privileges that come with it.
All images are created and owned by the Company.
C u r r e n t S t a g e
We are currently seeking up to $1M to commence the legal, marketing and inventory production requirements to launch the ONE ROQ Club platform.
T h e F o u n d a t i o n I s R e a d y
We've invested heavily to develop an award-winning product, establish deep expertise in the market, and innovate the strategy to achieve material growth to position the company for future success. (Refer to our Projections and Historical Exits diagram below.)
T h e O p p o r t u n i t y
By investing today, investors have the outstanding opportunity of acquiring equity at the ground floor of our re-launch. Once an owner, relish in the Privileges of the Club.
(Pictured Above): J. Garrett Green, Founder
C l u b P r i v i l e g e s
- Equity Ownership: Align at the owner level with an award-winning, luxury brand.
- Distribution: Receive an annual payment as a percentage of company earnings in profitable years.
- A Vote: Influence company direction by casting votes on future initiatives such as: new products, packaging, club privileges, and more.
- 24/7 Concierge: Use our on-demand ordering and gifting services for stocking the home bar, or sending gifts to friends, family and colleagues.
- Lifetime Discount: Up to 40% off merchandise when ordered through the club.
- VIP Events (In Development): Enjoy VIP access to special events sponsored by the company.
- Lifestyle E-Magazine (In Development): Receive our quarterly, lifestyle e-magazine currently in development with original content and tips covering: travel, home entertaining, dating & relationships, and more.
- Carry Request (In Development): Use to make ONE ROQ available at your favorite neighborhood bars, restaurants or retailer.
- Share The Club: Once a member, build the value of the company by inviting friends to join. Simple.
E s c a p e T h e O r d i n a r y - A n d O w n Y o u r S p i r i t
T h e O f f e r i n g
I n v e s t m e n t
$.20/unit│When you invest you are betting the company’s future value will exceed $10.1M.
M e m b e r s h i p L e v e l s // C l u b P r i v i l e g e s // + P e r k s*
Silver Membership (Invest $100 to $449) // Receive up to 500-2245 units of equity, all Privileges of the Club, and one complimentary piece of ONE ROQ lifestyle apparel or gear.
Gold Membership (Invest $450 to $2,499) // Receive up to 2,250-12,495 units of equity, all Privileges of the Club, and two complementary pieces of ONE ROQ lifestyle apparel or gear.
Black Membership (Invest $2,500+ ) // Receive up to 12,500+ units of equity, all Privileges of the Club, three complementary pieces ONE ROQ lifestyle apparel or gear, and a private dinner with the Founder.
*All privileges & perks begin after the offering is completed, less those "In Development."
(Images below are for display purposes only - available merchandise will vary.) Previously agreed upon perks still apply.
California Hoodie
Polo
Plaque
V-Neck T Shirt
Men's Athletic Shorts
Flat and Curved Brim Hat
Ladies Yoga Pants
Member's Bracelet
Members Lux Card Holder
For details on the bonus, please see the Offering Summary below.
A c c o m p l i s h m e n t s T o D a t e
From 2012 to 2015, ONE ROQ Spirits invested over $1M in comprehensive research and development. Through this initial investment, we were able to develop a beautiful and award-winning product, build a stable operating infrastructure, establish a tremendous understanding of the industry, and become the beneficiary of several accolades from renowned international organizations verifying the outstanding quality, reputation and vision of our brand. Some of these organizations include: Robb Report Magazine, the International SIP Awards, Bentley Motors, Elite Traveler Magazine, Black Book Magazine, BIN Magazine, and others.
However, to date, our most important accomplishment was our ability to apply the early investment of the company as an opportunity to improve our knowledge and overall marketing strategy within the industry. Candidly, we have endured numerous industry lessons. Lessons which routinely defeat the seemingly most promising of beverage brands. Through this process, it was able identify and develop a highly differentiated cultural approach presenting the company, with the rare opportunity of becoming a breakthrough brand within the coveted industry category of premium vodka.
K e y H i g h l i g h t s
- $1M invested in research, development and industry experience
- 5,000+ cases sold ($500k) in initial test launch
- Distribution network ready in key states
- Foundational credentials:
- International Awards (Intl. Sip Awards)
- Luxury Brand Partnerships (Robb Report, Bentley, Etc)
- Indirect Endorsements (Catherine Zeta Jones)
- Development of innovative 'Owners Club' featuring equity, VIP events, customized content, gifting, and retailer carry requests -- all underpinning a next-gen lifestyle experience offering.
- Development of disruptive Cultural Ad Campaign "Own Your Spirit" promoting creative expression, consumer equality and individuality through next-level brand access and ownership.
O u r L a b e l s
I N T E R N A T I O N A L L Y A W A R D - W I N N I N G
G L A S S & C O P P E R C O L U M N D I S T I L L E D F R O M A M E R I C A N C O R N
A N D M I D - W E S T E R N M O U N T A I N W A T E R
Recipient of the Gold Medal in the International SIP Awards
the world's largest consumer judged tasting competition.
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Distilled from 100% non-GMO, American corn
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No fillers, thickeners or sugar to create the sensation of mouthfeel.
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A natural, clean and silky mouthfeel with a subtle hint of sweetness at the finish.
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GLUTEN FREE *** SULFITE FREE *** SODIUM FREE
O N E R O Q V o d k a
ONE ROQ Loganberry (Raspberry + Blackberry)
ONE ROQ Dark Chocolate Truffle (Coming Soon)
ONE ROQ Magenta Raspberry
(Coming Soon)
W h y W e A r e i n P o s i t i o n t o P o t e n t i a l l y
B e c o m e t h e M o s t P r o m i s i n g S p i r i t
C o m p a n y i n A m e r i c a
Key Differentiators
- A first of its kind gluten-, sulfite-, and sodium-free recipe serving the increasing health and allergy conscious consumer.
- Filtered and distilled using rare copper pot AND glass column distillation. Because, when you start honest ingredients, once is enough.
- Internationally award winning - for taste and design - from largest consumer judged competition in the world.
- Precise brand positioning targeting the yet-to-be-established 'Luxury-American' vodka category
- $1M invested into industry experience and foundational assets (recipe, brand, packaging, distribution infrastructure, strategic partnerships and differentiated marketing strategy). We are an informed and highly experienced startup.
- Innovative "Owners Club" (in development ) will allow the brand to distinguish itself from every major brand by being the only lifestyle spirit owned and guided by the people.
- Innovative Cultural Strategy: ONE ROQ believes in the power of its ETHOS. Creating what we believe to be the first people-owned luxury spirit will allow the company to start a powerful dialog with the consumer and the media regarding historical privileges of the wealthy, consumer equality and the profoundly important economic and cultural transformation benefiting aspirational and educated consumers.
- Direct -to-Consumer Communication: Traditionally, distilled spirits companies believe they must work with wholesalers to communicate their brand's unique value propositions to the end users. However, the use of the wholesaler under traditional practices brings significant communication (and cost) challenges to new brands, as the model promotes three degrees of separation between producers and their end users (i.e., supplier --> wholesaler -->retailer--> end-user), as well as a 'diffusion of responsibility' on behalf of wholesalers and retailers who sell hundreds, if not thousands of other brands. So, we asked the logical question: How can we truly rely upon a wholesaler to accurately and passionately communicate the unique selling features of our brand to retailers, who then would turn around and accurately represent that same messaging to consumers? (The answer: you can't.) So, instead, we deploy direct-to-consumer methods using digital media marketing and face-to-face promotions via tastings and events to reach and communicate with our end users and acquire them through the ONE ROQ Club offering. Through this approach, ONE ROQ can control its destiny. (Note: ONE ROQ is required to sell through a federally regulated supply chain, known as the three-tier system, and lawfully uses this system to carry out the retail availability and home delivery of its product.
C r e a t i v e E x c e l l e n c e
ONE ROQ will launch print, video and ground promotional assets bearing the "Escape The Ordinary," "Own Your Spirit," and "Members-Only" slogan and taglines driving focus to our company's ETHOS.
B r a n d P o s i t i o n i n g
ONE ROQ will acquire the luxury and aspirational groups from the established and growing market of American vodka consumers by positioning itself as the luxury-American option.
L a u n c h P l a n
Key distributor and retailer partners have been established in the State of New York, Florida and California and are ready to begin fulfilling orders for the 1st phase of our launch.
I n i t i a l P r o d u c t L i n e
ONE ROQ will initially focus with its line of award-winning luxury vodkas. Additional product introductions, in and outside of vodka, will be considered based on the interest and demand of our members.
I n t l . A w a r d - W i n n i n g
C r e d e n t i a l s
Presently, we believe ONE ROQ is the first-of-kind, gluten, sulfite and sodium free recipe targeting the growing health and allergy conscious consumer.
As a people-owned spirit, we are positioning ourselves within the growing shared and decentralized economies.
S e a s o n e d L e a d e r s h i p
Garrett has 14 years of professional startup and product marketing experience. Unlike a large majority of spirit start ups, Garrett has committed the initial risk capital that has allowed the company to establish a command of the industry and a differentiated strategy for success.
A L o o k I n s i d e T h e C l u b
ONE ROQ's Competitive Advantage Centers On The Marketing of the Industry's First Authentic Lifestyle Spirit Experience.
ONE ROQ Vodka plans to rapidly build product sales through the marketing of its differentiated lifestyle platform, ONE ROQ Vodka Club (ONEROQClub.com). Consumers who desire to be part of building "America's Luxury Vodka," through "Owning Their Spirit," are able to join the club to become an equity shareholder in the brand. Membership comes with a unique set of lifestyle privileges designed by the club to enhance their member experience. The company has designed the model to create clear contrast between itself and its less genuine (and generous) competitors; establish a powerful customer acquisition model, and build brand advocacy in a way never before done in the industry.
V i s i t T h e W e b s i t e
Key Communication and Customer Acquisition Methods
High-end Short Films, In-Store Engagement, VIP Events, PR and Direct Response Digital Marketing will be our primary communication methods used to reach vodka drinkers throughout the world, as verified on social media.
M E M B E R P R I V I L E G E S
Club & App Features
Own Your Spirit
Align -- at the owner level--with an internationally Award-winning spirits company redefining what a spirit can be.
Financial Reward
Receive an annual distribution as a % of your club ownership in profitable years - plus the potential of upside via a possible future IPO or industry brand acquisition.
Voting
Influence company decisions by casting votes on future initiatives such as: new products, packaging, campaigns, and more.
Carry Requests - IN DEVELOPMENT
Request ONE ROQ to be carried in your favorite neighborhood bars or restaurants via the App.
24/7 Home Delivery & Gifting Concierge
Stock your personal bar or use to send gifts. Perfect for tasteful thank yous or thoughtful gifts to friends, family and colleagues.
Lifetime Discount
Enjoy a lifetime membership discount off all merchandise when purchased through the club.
VIP Events - IN DEVELOPMENT
Receive invitations to local and national events events. Enjoy discounted drinks, mingling, and entertainment.
Original Content - IN DEVELOPMENT
Receive personalized, monthly content on home entertaining, dating & relationships, travel, and more.
T h e M a r k e t
The $74 Billion global beverage alcohol market is undergoing two macro trends: enormous industry consolidation into five international majors and an explosion of small, premium craft brands driven by skilled marketing and consumer demand. Vodka accounts for approximately 32% of the distilled spirits market, with the category growing at just under 6% per annum and flavored vodka growing at just under 8% per annum. The alcohol beverage market is driven by an increasing shift away from beer and wine towards spirits and in particular premium spirit brands as part of an overall movement towards “high-end” (aspirational) consumption. This macro industry trend has led to the creation of numerous start-up “craft” brands over the last ten years seeking to establish themselves as credible niche players to position themselves as acquisition targets for major industry giants. Highly profitable acquisition opportunities have resulted from industry majors focusing their marketing and distribution prowess to sell larger volumes of portfolio brands, rather than harness resources to internally develop. This market environment has led to on-going demand by these majors to acquire successful niche brands with scalable marketing strategies. Acquisition multiples ranging from 8x to 30x sales with acquisition candidacy triggered at the 30-100kcases ($10M) per annum in gross sales can be referenced in the “Historical Acquisitions” exhibit and diagram.
Significant Market Stats
- Vodka maintains a dominant market share over all distilled spirit categories with a 10+ year track record of continuous YOY growth - it is the preferred spirit of consumers for ease of drinking, mixability, and price - (Source: Discus.org)
- The total number of vodka consumers in the US is approximately 51M adults - (Source: IWSR 2018)
- 40M people on Facebook (alone) have a confirmed interest in vodka, and about three times that number in alcohol in general - (Source: Facebook.com)
- We believe the US alcoholic beverage industry sustains itself in both strong and weak economies.
- We believe, until now, owning your own luxury spirits brand was a privilege only accessible to the wealthy.
ONE ROQ is changing this.
The Historical Industry Acquisition trend illustrates that ONE ROQ needs to establish 30-50,000 cases to enter salable territory.
- Common denominator of break-through brands: 30,000 cases per year
- Ave. Acquisition Multiples: 8-30x CASE sales
- Ave. Years in operation at sale date: 3.5-4 years
- Ave. Topline Sales: $10-20 million
ONE ROQ will aim to generate 30,000 cases in sales within 2.5 years, and case sales of 50,000-100,000 cases by years 3.5-4.
This Historical Industry Acquisition chart generated internally based on Company research.
Potential Investors should be aware of the corresponding Yearly Expenditures that accompany meeting these projections. For more information, refer to the Financial section (Financial Milestones) of this offering.
Potential Investors should be aware of the corresponding Yearly Expenditures that accompany
meeting these projections. For more information, refer to the Financial section of this offering.
T h e F o u n d e r
ONE ROQ Spirits was founded and developed by American entrepreneur, and award-winning product developer, Garrett Green. As CEO, Garrett leads ONE ROQ's brand strategy with unique millennial insight and operational talent from 14 years of immersive consumer marketing and advertising experience having Founded, Co-Founded and consulted for several uniquely positioned, consumer start ups. Today, Garrett is the CEO of ONE ROQ Spirits, a Co- Founder of the emerging quick-service restaurant franchise, #getfried (www.getfried.com), and a former inside consultant that contributed to the successful National launch of non-dairy milk brand, Elmhurst Milked (elmhurstmilked.com)
I n t e r e s t i n g F a c t s A b o u t G a r r e t t
- Prior to a career in marketing and entrepreneurship, Garrett was a competitive amateur golfer that trained with and competed along side globally ranked golfers such as Paula Creamer and Justin Rose while attending Leadbetter Golf Academy at IMG Academies in Bradenton, Sarasota.
- Garrett is of the same family descent as American History war hero, General Nathaniel Greene, General George Washington's Major General, whose battle record sealed the fate of the American Revolutionary War, and the future of America.
F A Q S
What is ONE ROQ Vodka Club?
ONE ROQ Vodka Club is the experiential lifestyle platform of ONE ROQ vodka. When you join, your purchasing ownership in the brand through a membership, and in return, receiving access to genuine lifestyle privileges that accompany it.
Why ONE ROQ Vodka Club?
ONE ROQ believes that genuine lifestyle spirit companies should offer genuine lifestyle privileges - this includes the opportunity to reap both lifestyle and financial reward.
How does the Club work?
- LEARN: Prospective Members are required to read all club offering material made available through the ONE ROQ Club website and our funding partner website, StartEngine.com
- TASTE: Before, during or after joining, prospective or enrolled members are able to order the product at their leisure through our 24/7 Concierge service via 1-877-Spirits.
- INVEST TO JOIN: When you are ready to join, proceed with the application and enrollment process (Note, Alcohol and Securities regulatory checks will apply). Once approved, simply invest. From here, you will be classified you into one of three Membership Levels representative of your investment amount. Once your investment is complete, be sure to follow prompts to download the ONE ROQ app, and create your official club account. From there, sit back, relax, and enjoy the privileges of the club.
For more information, visit our website at: www.ONEROQClub.com
What is the difference in Memberships?
The difference in Memberships is reflected based upon the amount you have chosen to invest. There are no other differences. All Members receive equal access to the Club's Privileges.
What are the Club Privileges?
The Club Privileges include:
- Equity: Align at the owner level with an internationally award winning brand targeting the potential of a future IPO or industry acquisition (exit).
- 24/7 Concierge: Order or gift ONE ROQ Vodka anytime via the club. Perfect for stocking the home bar or gifting for special occasions. (Delivery restrictions may apply.)
- Carry Requests: An app tool designed to allow you to request ONE ROQ at your favorite retailers. (In Development.)
- VIP Events : Receive VIP access to local and regional events sponsored by ONE ROQ (In Development)
- A Vote: influence company direction by casting votes on new product offerings, package design, marketing & ad campaigns, club privileges, and the potential future location of our destination distillery(s). More details as to unit holders' votes are included in the operating agreement.
- Quarterly Lifestyle Magazine (In Development)
- Distribution: Receive an annual payment as a % of company earnings in profitable years - or when approved by the company.
- Share The Club - Once a member, build the value of the company simply by inviting others to join the club. Simple.
Is investing in ONE ROQ legal?
Yes, ONE ROQ is conducting a Regulation Crowdfunding offering with StartEngine, a funding portal that enables us to offer directly to the public.
How much can I invest?
As an non-accredited investor, you are permitted to invest up to 10% of your annual income. Accredited investors may be allowed to invest more than this.
Where can I try ONE ROQ?
ONE ROQ can be purchased through our website for home-delivery at: ONEROQClub.com. In the future, the product will be made available in select retailers of your selection by using the "Carry Request" app tool. Note, restrictions may apply based on location and phase of our distribution plan.
Can I buy ONE ROQ in market, too, or just online?
If ONE ROQ is not available at your desired retailer already, we have designed an app too that allows you to submit Carry Requests to place ONE ROQ in frequented retailers of your choosing. Once you've submitted the request, we work to place the product within 7 to days at that establishment, on your behalf.
I ordered product online. When will I receive my first bottle?
Deliveries take 3-5 business days from the time you order (delivery restrictions may apply based on location).
Can I cancel my Membership?
You can't 'cancel your membership. However, if you elect, you may sell your membership after 1-year if you desire. (For more information, please read more on “Transfer Rights” in the Operating Agreement.)
Can I sell my member units back to the company?
You may be able to offer your membership units back to the company or existing membership, but only after 1 year.
What makes ONE ROQ mine?
When you join ONE ROQ Club, your buying a piece of the company and its brand in the form of equity units. Equity Units represent a financial interest in the company, which allows you to accept financial rewards as we grow, have a vote in company decision making, and align with the brand on a more intimate level when compared to other brands you may be accustomed to drinking. More details as to unitholders' votes are included in the Operating Agreement.
What are the commitments of the club?
There are no commitments of the club after you join, but we do hope you find features of the club helpful in supporting the company's mission and growth objectives, such as our 24/7 Concierge, Share The Club, and Carry Request tools.
Why would I join ONE ROQ?
Our commitment to principled drinking and counter-culture ethos is everything. We align ourselves with like-minded members who see-through the veil of mass-advertising and the dysfunction of big industry. We encourage everyone to be free, independent thinking consumers. If you enjoy the privilege of alcohol, why not form a deeper relationship with a brand you own, guide, and benefit from along the way?
What makes ONE ROQ better than Grey Goose, Ciroc, Titos?
ONE ROQ is a hand-crafted vodka of unparalleled quality and taste - developed with over half a decade of meticulous ingredient sourcing and disciplined recipe tasting. Our first place gold medal in the largest consumer tasting competition in the world is a testament to this claim. What makes us this good? Some say it is a secret recipe made from two of the purest and most iconic ingredients in the country: Mid-Western, American Corn and artisan Colorado Rocky mountain water. Others say it is because it may be first and only gluten, sulfite and sodium free vodkas in the world. But if you asked us, its our unwavering belief that an authentic lifestyle spirit should offer authentic lifestyle reward.
Is ONE ROQ better than Titos Vodka?
ONE ROQ and Titos have a lot in common. We both are made from corn. We both have won first place gold medals in large competitions. We both promote our American-made values. We both come from small beginnings. And we both represent an underlying resistance to foreign-owned brands. However, ONE ROQ and Titos differ in that we invite our drinkers to become more intimately connected with our spirit; to own our brand; to guide its direction; and benefit beyond the glass.
What kind of events will ONE ROQ sponsor / produce?
ONE ROQ will focus on sponsoring and producing events for its membership that include social mixers, concerts, sporting events, creative events and even galas. Members will be given VIP access to all events which may include complimentary food & drink
Is One Roq Club legal?
Yes, ONE ROQ Club is legal, and we want everyone to be aware of the laws governing the company's operation. The two important laws governing our operation include securities law called Regulation Crowdfunding (this is how we are able to accept money in exchange for equity in our company); and also, a Federal and State Alcohol Law known as the Three-Tier System, which governs the flow of ours goods through the supply chain.
The Three Tier System is a federally regulated supply chain requiring that all alcoholic producers sell their products to a licensed wholesaler, who in turn must sell to a licensed retailer, who in turn are able to sell to you. Because it could jeopardize our operations, it is important we state that ONE ROQ does not sell its products direct to its members, as this is would be in violation of the Three Tier System. In lieu, the company partners with industry approved, online portals that work with your local retailers to deliver our products to you. Our partner is 1-877-Spirits, a trusted online delivery service of alcoholic beverage for over 30 years - otherwise known as our Online Concierge.
For more information regarding these laws, please visit: SEC.org, TTB.gov or view our Offering Summary
Do I need to join to buy ONE ROQ?
No, you do not need to join ONE ROQ Club to buy ONE ROQ Vodka. But, you'll miss out on all these incredible Club Privileges.
What are the benefits of joining?
See Club Privileges.
Can I sell my equity?
You cannot sell your equity for 1 year, or until the company goes public, or is acquired by a larger company. In the event the company conducts an IPO on stock exchange, you will be able to work with our transfer agent to sell your stock. In the event the company is acquired, you will be able to receive payment for your stock to collect potential earnings.
Do I need to invest to join the club?
Yes, when you invest, you are in essence joining the club - and vice versa.
What is ONE ROQ's valuation?
ONE ROQ is currently valued at $10,000,000.
What if my store/bar doesn't carry ONE ROQ?
Use the ONE ROQ app to submit a Carry Request. We work to place ONE ROQ within 14 days in the retailer of your choice (delivery restrictions may apply based on location).
Do I get a discount buying ONE ROQ if I join?
Yes, as a Member you receive a lifetime discount of up to 40% product whenordered through the club. Note, due to Federal and State laws, ONE ROQ can not guarantee pricing or discounts in the market (i.e., in liquor stores, bars, etc). However, it is legal for you to ask your retailer if they would extend an owner's discount.
How do I buy ONE ROQ right now?
You can buy ONE ROQ through our Online Concierge and have the product home delivered to you. All orders are fulfilled through 1-877 Spirits.com. Alternatively, you can also check local retailers. If the product is not available in local retailers, you can submit a Carry Request using your app. (Note, restrictions may apply based on your location and the stage of our distribution plan.)
Can I get a free sample before I join?
Due to state and federal liquor laws, consumers cannot receive free alcohol. Sorry :(
Will the cost of ONE ROQ come down over time?
Yes, the company will pass value onto its members as it achieves growth and economies of scale.
What is the difference between a Membership "Unit" and a "Share" of Stock ?
"Units" are used to describe the measure of ownership when a company's legal structure is a LLC. "Shares" are used to describe the measure of ownership in a C-Corp or an S-Corp. ONE ROQ Spirits is currently structured as an LLC, but will evaluate the advantages of converting to a C-Corp upon material growth of the company.
Will ONE ROQ always be an LLC?
ONE ROQ Spirits is currently structured as an LLC for tax purposes, but will evaluate the advantages of converting to a C-Corp upon material growth of the company.
In the Press
ONE ROQ Founder Interviews at Rand Luxury Review - Manhattan, NY
January 1, 2013
ONE ROQ Vodka is invited to showcase at the Luxury Review
New Vodka Brand Uses Patriotism As Marketing Angle
August 9, 2011
LA's top rated trend and lifestyle magazine latched onto our vodka's story right before we entered the market for the first time the year following.
ONE ROQ Serves Up A Taste With Masarati In Hamptons
August 12, 2014
ONE ROQ Serves Up A Taste With Masarati and Company In The Hamptons
ONE ROQ Vodka Serves Up Brunch With Bentley Motors
September 1, 2016
ONE ROQ Vodka Serves up Brunch and Entertainment in SouthHampton alongside of Bentley Motors and Rand Luxury
ONE ROQ Features in Robb Report Magazine Best of The Best
July 16, 2013
Robb Report Invites ONE ROQ Vodka To Be Recognized Inside The World's Best of Luxury
The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, The Bubbles Club – Cocktail Party
October 31, 2013
ONE ROQ Appears in Elite Traveler from Sponsorship at The Fort Lauderdale International Boar Show
ONE ROQ® Wins Spirits International Prestige (SIP) Awards: Gold Medals and Special Distinction for Bottle Design and Flavors
August 14, 2012
ONE ROQ Receives First Place Gold - for Taste & Design - In World's Largest Consumer-Judged Tasting Competition
The Flavors of Vodka
July 3, 2012
ONE ROQ highlighted in prominent industry publication, Beverage Media Group, for quality and flavors.
Offering Summary
Maximum 5,000,000 shares* of Membership Units ($1,000,000)
*Maximum subject to adjustment for bonus shares. See 10% Bonus below
Minimum 50,000 shares of Membership Units ($10,000)
| Company | ONE ROQ Spirits, LLC |
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| Corporate Address | 430 Virginia Street, Buffalo, NY 14201 |
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| Description of Business | Internationally award-winning, health and luxury lifestylevodka brand, featuring world's first decentralized (member-owned) business model |
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| Type of Security Offered | Membership Units |
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| Purchase Price of Security Offered | $0.20 / Membership Unit |
| | |
| Minimum Investment Amount (per investor) | $100 |
Club Privileges (Perks)*
Silver Membership (Invest $100 to $449) // Receive up to 500-2245 shares of equity,all Privileges of the club, and two complimentary pieces of ONE ROQ luxury apparel.
Gold Membership (Invest $450 to $2,499) // Receive up to 2,250-12,495 shares ofequity, all Privileges of the club, and three complimentary pieces of ONE ROQ luxuryapparel.
Black Membership (Invest $2,500+ ) // Receive up to 12,500+ units of equity, all Privileges of the club, four complimentary pieces of ONE ROQ Vodka luxury Apparel, and a private dinner with the Founder.
All privileges & perks begin after the offering is completed, less those "In Development."
The 10% Bonus for StartEngine Shareholders
One ROQ will offer 10% additional bonus shares for all investments that arecommitted by StartEngine Crowdfunding Inc. shareholders (with ≥ $1,000 invested inthe StartEngine Reg A+ campaign) within 24 hours of this offering going live.
StartEngine shareholders who have invested $1,000+ in the StartEngine Reg A+campaign will receive a 10% bonus on this offering within a 24-hour window of their campaign launch date. This means you will receive a bonus for any shares you purchase. For example, if you buy 10 units at $0.20 / unit, you will receive 1 bonus unit, meaning you'll own 11 units for $2.00. Fractional shares will not be distributed and share bonuses will be determined by rounding down to the nearest whole share.
This 10% Bonus is only valid for one year from the time StartEngine CrowdfundingInc. investors receive their countersigned StartEngine Crowdfunding Inc. subscriptionagreement.
Irregular Use of Proceeds
The Company might incur Irregular Use of Proceeds that may include but are not limited to the following over $10,000: Vendor payments and salary made to one's self, a friend or relative; Any expense labeled "Administration Expenses" that is not strictly for administrative purposes; Any expense labeled "Travel and Entertainment"; Any expense that is for the purposes of inter-company debt or back payments.
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Most recent fiscal year-end:
Prior fiscal year-end:
Total Assets
$72,911.00
USD
$61,072.00
USD
Cash And Cash Equivalents
$28,549.00
USD
$183.00
USD
Accounts Receivable
$0.00
USD
$9,650.00
USD
Short Term Debt
$226,489.00
USD
$211,446.00
USD
Long Term Debt
$0.00
USD
$0.00
USD
Revenues And Sales
$9,992.00
USD
$25,418.00
USD
Costs Of Goods Sold
$15,982.00
USD
$19,703.00
USD
Taxes Paid
$0.00
USD
$0.00
USD
Net Income
-$84,046.00
USD
-$55,748.00
USD
Risks
A crowdfunding investment involves risk. You should not invest any funds in this offering unless you can afford to lose your entire investment. In making an investment decision, investors must rely on their own examination of the issuer and the terms of the offering, including the merits and risks involved. These securities have not been recommended or approved by any federal or state securities commission or regulatory authority. Furthermore, these authorities have not passed upon the accuracy or adequacy of this document. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission does not pass upon the merits of any securities offered or the terms of the offering, nor does it pass upon the accuracy or completeness of any offering document or literature. These securities are offered under an exemption from registration; however, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has not made an independent determination that these securities are exempt from registration.
Updates
ONE ROQ Lands Cover of Food & Beverage Magazine!
about 2 months ago
This Month, We Landed the Cover Story of Food & Beverage Magazine For Industry Innovation and Thought- Leadership. Read Now
Food & Beverage Magazine (FB101.com) is a global authority in business intelligence for the Food & Beverage Industry with 12M monthly readers. The article was written by James Beard Award-winning Journalist and Talk show Host, Jennifer English.
"On behalf of our 2500+ and growing Members around the world, WE are thrilled and honored to receive this recognition in such a short period of time, and could not have done it without the support and foresight of our investors," shares Green. "While celebration for our accomplishment does not fall on deaf ears during this sensitive time in society, we believe this article will further serve to expand our goals with distributors and retailers who want to be on the cutting edge of brand, marketing and cultural innovation during and post Covid-19."
To read and share the story, go here.
About ONE ROQ Vodka
ONE ROQ Spirits is the maker of ONE ROQ Vodka and ONEROQClub.com, a next-generation adult beverage brand, concierge, and membership community leveraging technology, law, and brand strategy to build the next success story within the 74 billion distilled spirits market. ONE ROQ's vision is to build the world’s first adult beverage brand owned exclusively, by everyone.
For more information, visit: ONEROQClub.com. For interviews, e-mail: PR@ONEROQClub.com
ONE ROQ Vodka
Escape The Ordinary and Own Your Spirit ™
Alcohol, Ratings & Carry Requests
2 months ago
Alcohol Market Skyrockets During Covid-19, ONE ROQ Receives 94pts from Food & Beverage Network, and Carry Requests Remain Key
Dear Member,
As the Nation begins to approach the beginning of a plan to reopen the economy, ONE ROQ remains focused on advancing its plan to capitalize on its achievements from its first offering. The biggest, single achievement by ONE ROQ resulting from its first offering was the successful development and commercialization of the ONE ROQ Club (ONEROQClub.com) brand experience platform, where it collectively validated its revolutionary model by building a 2700+ Member community actively engaged in the processes, privileges and tools of the brand. And it is this this special relationship - our alignment with Members - that makes us an unstoppable force capable of achieving anything.
Recent Weeks
The Company has adjusted to the 'new norm' by working with partners to fulfill hundreds of orders through its e-commerce platform in just the last few weeks. And while ONE ROQ prepares for eCommerce to become an increasingly important channel in the coming year, our ability to optimize the unique strategies and long-term goal of the Company remains on new deal making with distributors - and governmental bodies of control states such as VA, PA and MA, etc. These deals are on pause from Covid-19, but are expected to resume as soon as states begin implementing their plans to re-open in coming weeks.
Breaking News - ONE ROQ Receives 94pt Rating Live
We are excited to announce that ONE ROQ recently received 94+pts from Campari America, a top 5 global spirits producer, and the world famous restaurant Honey Salt in Las Vegas, NV. The rating took place in a live review tasting on The Proof Podcast, a division of the Food & Beverage Network. If you missed it, listen now.
The Role of Carry Requests
Since launching our Carry Request tool, we have built - and plan on continuing to build - a National database of Member-requested accounts. It is important for Members to know that these Carry Requests play a key role in creating and leveraging new distribution agreements, retail activations and state approvals. And because of such a high degree of engagement by Members utilizing the Carry Request tool, we believe we will be able to expedite our original state-by-state launch plan to a National launch plan. However, more is to be concluded as we watch the new dynamics of our market take shape.
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ONE ROQ Vodka
Escape The Ordinary and Own Your Spirit ™
ONE ROQ Vodka Reports 640% Increase In Online Sales Vs. Prior Year
3 months ago
ONE ROQ Vodka Reports 640% Increase In Online Sales Compared to Prior Year After Launching Home Delivery Service During Covid-19
April 14, 2020. San Diego, CA
ONE ROQ Spirits, makers of ONE ROQ Vodka (ONEROQClub.com) announces online sales between April 1st and April 15th are up 640% compared to the same two weeks in the prior year.
ONE ROQ Vodka, the market's first and only Member-owned, lifestyle vodka brand, recently announced peaking online sales figures a month after the close of its $1M public offering. Company sales reflect an obvious shift in the alcohol market from retail to online as consumers turn to the internet and mobile devices for alcohol during the Coronavirus Pandemic. Brands with dynamic online ordering and gifting services such as ONE ROQ Vodka are poised to use the sales as a counterbalance for areas of the market which are down; namely bars and restaurants.
"US online alcohol sales have been up as much as 243% during the Coronavirus pandemic as of April 2nd," shares Garrett Green, Founder and CEO of ONE ROQ. "We are proud of our recent decision to temporarily extend some of our Club Privileges to the public in order to provide both value and experience otherwise reserved only for Club Members. We feel this is a opportune time to share our spirit, and bring our community of owners even closer as we endure the present situation, and plan for the future, together."
During US quarantine mandates, ONE ROQ is extending 35% off home deliveries to Members and Non-Members with code: TakeABreak. To claim, head to ONEROQClub.com, select 'taste' and follow the prompts.
About ONE ROQ Vodka
ONE ROQ Spirits is the maker of ONE ROQ Vodka and ONEROQClub.com, a next-generation adult beverage brand, concierge, and membership community leveraging technology, law, and brand strategy to position the next success story within the 74 billion distilled spirits market. ONE ROQ vision is to build the world’s first adult beverage brand owned exclusively - by everyone.
For more information, visit: ONEROQClub.com. For interviews, e-mail: PR@ONEROQClub.com
ONE ROQ Vodka
Escape The Ordinary and Own Your Spirit ™
Our Company During Covid-19
3 months ago
Our Company During Covid-19
Dear Members,
Many of you are concerned with the state of the Pandemic, and its affects on the overall economy, and as we navigate this challenging time as a collective society, our highest priority is the well-being of our families, friends, communities, and our stakeholders.
For the safety of our employees and partners — and in accordance with all local and federal government directives — the ONE ROQ team is currently working from our homes in the east and west coasts.
Each day we are working with the knowledge that new developments in the Covid-19 crisis may affect our short-term plans. But we want to reassure you of the unwavering confidence in our long-term plan of building ONE ROQ into the success story it has the potential of becoming, thanks to you.
It's commonly said that people drink in good times and in bad times, too. For better or worse, this reality, along with other factors that help insulate our Company from market volatility, should provide some comfort to investors.
As an example, Nielsen's latest weekly data reveals that off-premise (retail) alcohol is booming across the market. Nielsen's total U.S. off-premise sales for spirits soared in the week ending March 14, 2020 – up 26.4% year-over-year (Source: Nielsen, March 24, 2020). While we are sensitive to the nature of the surge, we are grateful to share on aspects of our business that proceed the resilient nature of our industry. Additional positives are being realized through a spike an online sales as the public seeks safer and more convenient "bottle service" to support our Nation-wide stay at home mandates. ONE ROQ recently published the "TakeABreak" Member and Non-Member home delivery offering promoting its commitment to online service and Covid-19 awareness. For those who missed it, the "TakeABreak" promotion code offers 35% off purchases until May 1st through ONEROQClub.com. Please feel free to share this code with family and friends.
However, on the flip side, the on-premise (bars & restaurant) alcohol market is at a complete standstill, and this is straining distributors as large portions of their sales forces have no customers to service. Because of this, alcohol distributors have elected to temporarily freeze new item presentations from suppliers. While this does not disrupt any of our existing flow to existing markets - namely NJ, CA and FL - this will delay ONE ROQ's plans to strike new distributor deals to expand into additional markets in 2020. Currently we are projecting the delay to be no more than 2-3 months.
With that, the beverage alcohol market is not immune to this crisis, and many early stage brands in the alcohol and consumer goods industry as a whole will not survive. However, we feel this will come to benefit ONE ROQ as the playing field becomes cleansed of weaker brands, and distributors and retailers seek to fill voids in their portfolios post Pandemic.
Know we are working diligently each day on our future, and look forward to sharing new accomplishments, even during these times, that will allow ONE ROQ to hit the ground running as soon as our Nation's challenges are overcome and markets restored.
Thank you for sharing our values - and confidence - as part of the ONE ROQ Club community.
If you have any concerns, comments, or questions, please email Member Relations at Contact@ONEROQClub.com.
Yours in health,
Garrett Green
Founder // CEO
ONE ROQ Spirits, LLC
ONE ROQ Vodka
Escape The Ordinary and Own Your Spirit ™
Amidst Coronavirus
4 months ago
Amidst Market Volatility From Coronavirus Hype, Beverage Alcohol Investing Remains Strong
ONE ROQ Vodka, ONEROQClub.com, Raises $1M from 2500+ investors to expand industry-first brand experience and membership platform.
March 13, 2020. San Diego, CA - ONE ROQ Spirits, makers of ONE ROQ Vodka and the ONEROQClub.com announces official completion of its $1M Seed funding via direct public offering. Net proceeds from the financing have gone towards the development and commercialization of ONE ROQ's paradigm-shifting, brand experience and membership platform, a first-mover business model promising to break through traditional market barriers and even insulate from public market volatilities created from pandemics and beyond.
ONE ROQ is the superior lifestyle brand inviting consumers to join the ONE ROQ Club by investing as little as $100 to receive an equity stake in the ONE ROQ Vodka brand and its future. By doing so, Members are rewarded with the authentic experience of owning what they drink and drinking what they own, imparting control over the destiny of their investment. Membership includes several additional lifestyle perks unique only to ONE ROQ, such as 24/7 ordering and gifting services, monthly promos, invites to exclusive parties, a white glove retail placement service enabled by a proprietary app tool, and more.
"ONE ROQ’s recent funding success is a testament to the larger resiliency of the beverage alcohol market as a whole,” shares Garrett Green, Founder/CEO. “Consumers drink in good, bad and uncertain times, and with ONE ROQ, they can now enjoy the financial opportunities of that market as well.”
ONE ROQ’s unique business model leverages new SEC approved securities laws and cutting-edge marketing strategy allowing it to safeguard itself from well-known industry barriers and public market volatilities such as those created by the Coronavirus. ONE ROQ is looking forward to emerging in 2020 as the most innovative adult beverage brand of the decade, if not the century.
The US distilled spirits market is currently valued at 74B annually with vodka representing over 30% of the overall market - a dominant slice of the market. Consumption of the high-end segment of the market is driven by a desire for superior taste, credentials and brand experience.
About ONE ROQ
ONE ROQ Spirits is the maker of ONE ROQ Vodka, a next-generation adult beverage brand, concierge, and membership community leveraging technology, law, and brand strategy to position the next success story within the 74 billion distilled spirits market. Since launching Oct 15, 2018, the Company has enrolled over 2500 Members, hosting Member events at the Tribeca Film Festival, the Hamptons, the Nassau County Museum of Art, Art Basel, Sundance and X Games Aspen. ONE ROQ vision is to build the world’s first adult beverage brand owned exclusively - by everyone.
For more information, visit: ONEROQClub.com. For interviews, e-mail: PR@ONEROQClub.com
ONE ROQ Vodka
Escape The Ordinary and Own Your Spirit ™
Trailing Updates
4 months ago
Important Trailing Updates Post Closing
Update - End of Year Tax Reporting Obligations for ONE ROQ Investors
If you submitted your tax information on time, you will be receiving a copy of your K1 by e-mail by March 15th. There will be nothing due with this form to the IRS. The form is for file only.
Related to this annual requirement, we want to share that the preparation and disbursement of K1 forms, as well as the required submissions of personal tax information by investors, is a legal requirement due to our current LLC company structure. To eliminate the annual administration burden of the Company to prepare these forms, and alleviate the perceived privacy issues raised by some investors, ONE ROQ will soon propose an entity change from an LLC to a C-Corp. Doing this will allow us to remove these annual reporting obligations for investors and the Company to free up its time to be better spent on growth and operations. More information that will be important to you on the entity change in forthcoming.
FAQ: I Invested in Oversubscription Mode. Will I get into the offering?
If you invested in oversubscription mode, this means you have reserved your place to purchase equity in the event investors who invested before the Company reached its maximum funding goal, do not confirm their investment. However, if your investment does not clear in this offering, you will be invited to reconfirm your investment during a potential near future offering.
Exciting Trailing Business Updates
Pricing & Online Ordering Improvements: All New All-Inclusive Pricing + Monthly Member Promos
As promised, we continue to improve our online pricing structures for our Members, and in February, introduced our best offering yet. These updates include NEW All-Inclusive Pricing and monthly Member-only promotions that are posted to the ORVC Member dashboard update reader and the top of our Store page. Promos are also pushed via notification via the ORVC Members app.
Coming Soon: Total Wine, the Nation's largest retailer of spirits, Pre-authorizes ONE ROQ Special Ordering For Members In Distributed States.
We are pleased to announce that ONE ROQ has achieved pre-authorization in one of the Nations largest retailer chain of fine wine and spirits: Total Wine & More. The authorization will allow Members the ability to special order ONE ROQ through any Total Wine location in states where we have distribution in place. The benefits to Members will include: increased convenience through 1-3 day availability, and best price value.
An official announcement that will include the list of States and Total Wine Locations is to-be announced.
New Wholesaler Look Up Page For Retailers and Members.
Your retailers can now look up ONE ROQ's Distributors in their respective state by visiting ONEROQClub.com and clicking the "Wholesalers By State" link at the bottom of our website!
New 1-Hour Home Delivery in New Jersey with minimal delivery charge.
To Order, Call (201) 868-8618 or visit RiverRoadWines.com Delivery restrictions may apply based on location. ORVC app integration will come by Fall.
Now Shipping Direct to Home in Utah!
Utah has been removed from our "No-Ship States." Utah Members can officially order ONE ROQ through the Club portal.
ONE ROQ Adds Distributors / Markets. Carry Requests by Members Remain Key.
ONE ROQ is pleased to announce it continues to make enroads with distribution partners to support its plan to open more markets ahead of its original plan. Below are the current, active distributors and markets where ONE ROQ is able to be purchased by any retailer (bar, restaurant or store) who is brought into the know. To help retailers become aware of ONE ROQ, refer them to ONEROQClub.com and our "Wholesalers by State" link at the bottom of the website. You can also place a Carry Request on their location using your ORVC app or dashboard.
Current Wholesalers / Agent Count by State
(Agents perform product introduction, sales and Carry Request fulfillment on behalf of Members.)
Florida (3 Agents)
- Greystone Partners (MHW / Bevstrat)
- Rep: Sydney Moore: (646-920-3902)
Texas (Waiting on Specs, Twins or Goody's Authorization to begin supply!)
- Better Distributors of Texas
- Mike Farsi (512-576-4499)
- Note: In the State of Texas, Bars & restaurants are required by law to buy through their liquor stores. These liquor stores include: Specs, Total Wine, Twins and Goody Goody. These liquor stores need to get on board so we can begin in TX!
California (4 Agents)
- Pacific Wine Distributors ( MHW / Bevstrat )
- Order Desk: Mike Kirtpatrick 949-899-1049
- N.California is out of range for current Agent teams. Garrett to work market in April.
Nevada (1 Agent)
- Opulent Distributors
- Daniel Fast (310-383-0997)
Colorado (2 Agents)
- Colorado Beverage Team
- Grant Henly (304-549-2514)
Georgia (3 Agents)
- Northeast Sales & Distributing
- Chris Hunt: 678-963-7700
New Jersey (1 Agent)
- Seaman Imports
- Order Desk: 973- 424-0600
New York
- MHW
- Order Desk: 516 -869-9170
Arizona
- Silesia Brands, Inc
- Order Desk: 480-980-4080
Market Activations & Carry Requests
Carry Request Processing slatted to launch In Georgia, New York City, New Jersey, and Arizona in April.
This month, outstanding Carry Requests will begin showing live activity in your CR tracker from newly activated distribution and agents we have launched. For those yet to do so, submit your Carry Requests by logging in to your Member Portal and submitting up to 6 of your preferred local restaurants, bars or bottle stores. Even if distribution is not ready, your request will support our efforts with distributors and retailers to put the necessary functions in place to service your market. Carry Requests are key to unlocking not only new accounts, but entire markets. Trust our strategy, and the process.
In Texas, ONE ROQ has over 395 Members and dozens of Carry Requests on Stores and Restaurants that are waiting to be fulfilled. Whats the hold up?
In Texas, private retailers control the supply to both consumers and restaurants and bars. In order to serve Members through stores or their requested bars and restaurants, we need authorizations from local bottle retailers: Specs, Goodys, Total Wine or Twins, to approve ONE ROQ for listing. Applications are in and pending.
Total Wine will be the first to authorize special orders, but the biggest retailer with the most coverage in the State in Texas is Specs. They are in receipt of our submission and they have a clear record of all Carry Requests being made by Members on their stores. Specs receives hundreds of new item submissions every month, but nothing like ONE ROQ has every come across their desk. Specs to get off the dime and get on the ROQ!
Texas - we ask you to rally. The next time you're in for your next weekend wine or bottle grab, get in the ear of the store manager and let yourself be heard. There are over 350 of us and growing in TX! Lets go, Specs, Twins, and Goody Goody !
In California, ONE ROQ has over 150+ Carry Requests, among them are on some of the largest chain stores in the country.
Carry Requests are coming in from all over the country. But in states like California, we are seeing a increased number for "Big Box/Chain" retailers that require lengthy new brand applications and even longer approval processes with Buyers. For this reason, we ask Members to expect processing of any CRs on chains to take more time to bring online, as there are several more hoops to jump through than your local independent establishments. In the interim, we recommend placing additional Carry Requests on your preferred local, independent retailers, bars or restaurants, because these will go faster.
Note: Carry Requests are currently processing between 30 and 90 days in states where ONE ROQ has active distribution and agents in the field. For those we have yet to open, these times will be on extended processing times.
The Virginia ABC has received over 140 Carry Requests (many of them physical submissions to actual stores by Members) and ONE ROQ's application is in and pending...
Virginia is control state, where liquor supply is controlled by the State government through state-owned stores called the ABC. In control states, ONE ROQ has to submit application for brand approvals. The decision is up to a board who is responsible for managing the business affairs of the ABC, which means serving ABC customers. ONE ROQ needs to be OK'd by the ABC, so it can serve Members through their stores, and Members desiring restaurants or bars, because Restaurants and Bars also need to buy through the ABC. We are looking forward to working with the VA ABC to serve our Members.
Conclusions
These are just some examples of the many efforts unfolding inside our market penetration plan. With $1M complete, we are now taking our proof of concept to each state and their respective gatekeepers. To convince the gatekeepers (distributors and retailers) we are real, we must not underestimate the importance of making ourselves heard. Be deliberate, be gracious, be powerful.
If you are reading this... you are the resistance.
Cheers,
ONE ROQ Team
ONE ROQ Vodka®
Escape The Ordinary and Own Your Spirit ™
ONEROQClub.com
Congratulations Investors!
4 months ago
ONE ROQ Successfully Partners with Over 2500 Consumers Across The World Completing its $1M+ Seed Funding, Setting Stage For Growth Online and US Retail Market
February 28, 2020 - ONE ROQ Spirits, makers of ONE ROQ Vodka and the ONEROQClub.com announces official completion of its $1M Seed funding. Net proceeds from the financing have gone towards the development and commercialization of ONE ROQ's differentiated brand experience platform and Membership Club featuring equity and privileges. The Company recognizes and congratulates all investors that joined its historic - Round 1 - offering. With funding complete, it will be able to advance to the next phase of it plan: broadline distribution agreements to allow ONE ROQ to be brought into US retailers requested by Members and beyond.
"Thanks to the combined innovation of new US securities law, the novelty of ONE ROQ's brand platform, and the support and foresight of countless investors, ONE ROQ has crossed its first finish line, setting the stage for what we believe could become the most exciting brand to hit the spirits market, ever," states Garrett Green, Founder. "The brand experience being introduced to the market is like nothing that has ever been done in the industry. Distributors, retailers and consumers alike should be very excited."
ONE ROQ is planning a 2020 Conference call for Investors to discuss the accomplishments in 2019 that have allowed the Company to set itself up for success in 2020 and beyond. In the interim, investors can anticipate regular monthly communications from the Company via e-mail, newsletter, social feeds and the ORVC Reading Room, an exclusive content portal for Members.
2019 Accomplishments
- We raised over $1M in public financing, adding 10% to Company value and investor stock.
- We enrolled 2500+ Club Member-Investors from around the world.
- We conducted 7 National Sponsorships and Member Events at some of America's most exclusive locations and venues along side of world-renowned brands. These events garnered tens of thousands of viewer impressions, introduced ONE ROQ to major media outlets, created outstanding social and Company experiences for our Members. Events and their locations included: Tribeca Film Festival (NYC), Art Basel (Miami), The Hamptons (Long Island), Elite New York (New Jersey), The South Open (Orlando), Sundance Film Festival (Park City, UT), and X Games 2020 (Aspen, CO).
- In 2020, ONE ROQ became the first liquor sponsor of X Games in nearly a decade - an agreement with the ESPN company. If you missed it, here was the official Sponsor Unveiling put out by ESPN! X Games Unveils 2020 Sponsors
- We built a highly sophisticated, custom programming network essential to launching and powering the ONEROQClub.com Member experience, including but not limited to web, app and proprietary user Member tools.
- Hired team of 6 to co-lead ONE ROQ's monthly creative, content and communications requirements
- Hired 10 outside sales agents covering central and South California + Central and South Florida.
- We set up and ran new inventories to supply a growing direct to home, e-commerce channel, as well as supply warehousing and fulfillment centers.
- During the holiday month of 2019, ONE ROQ became the no. 1 selling vodka SKU on 1877-Spirits.com, a top 5 online retailer of distilled spirits.
- We enhanced direct-to-home pricing and Member experience through the introduction of new all-inclusive pricing, monthly Member-only promotions and custom secondary packaging,
- Developed, tested and launched proprietary retail activation tool allowing Members to place real-time requests on their local retailers. More on Carry Request statuses are coming soon..
- Developed and launched monthly digital communication funnels driving continuous and profitable Member and customer growth that the Company is excited to scale into 2020.
Important Updates & Reminders
2019 Tax Forms
If you invested in ONE ROQ in 2018 or 2019 and you have submitted your tax information on time, you will receive your K1 by e-mail by March 15th, or sooner. Note, the form will be for filing only. There will be no payments due with the form to the IRS.
Perks: Now Releasing For Q1 2019 Investors !
2019 Q1 Investors can now claim their perks. To claim, simply login to the Member dashboard through the ORVC app or desktop computer to view your perk credits. Cash in your credits by navigating to the Store and get shopping on over 30+ Member-only gifts we've made just for you. You will be able to apply your perk credits on the check out page. For more information on ONE ROQ's perk disbursement schedule, please visit ONEROQClub.com/FAQs/ and enter "Perks" in the search field.
Carry Requests
The Carry Request - a proprietary tool of the ORVC Member experience platform - enables Members to place requests on up to 6 local establishments to carry ONE ROQ for their enjoyment. While Requests can currently be submitted by all Members Nationwide, due to our stage, processing of these requests will vary based on whether we have a distributor operating in your state, and agents covering your respective market. It is the setting up of this infrastructure that will be the major focus and undertaking of the Company in 2020 and forward.
About ONE ROQ
ONE ROQ is an emerging American lifestyle vodka brand separating itself through its superior taste, design and an immersive brand experience platform offering consumers a exclusive ownership position with distinguished privileges. To learn more or join the community, visit ONEROQClub.com.
For media inquiries, e-mail: PR@ONEROQClub.com
ONE ROQ Vodka®
Escape The Ordinary and Own Your Spirit ™
ONEROQClub.com
1 Day Left to Invest In Our Initial Offering
4 months ago
1 Day Left To Invest In Initial Offering
Join over 2500 Member-Investors Backing ONE ROQ's plan to become the NEXT break-out brand in the 74 billion a year spirits industry!
About ONE ROQ
ONE ROQ Vodka is an emerging lifestyle adult beverage brand focused on building the world's first luxury-American vodka through an industry-first Membership club that partners with end-users to deliver a more intimate and rewarding brand experience than its competitors.
ONE ROQ invites you to Escape the Ordinary - and Own Your Spirit :)
ONE ROQ Vodka
Escape The Ordinary and Own Your Spirit ™
Updates Coming Soon
4 months ago
Dear Members,
We just wanted to take a quick minute to let the community know we are currently conducting lengthy year-end reporting procedures required for ONE ROQ's unique business model, and its first successful public offering! We are so anxious to provide a year-end summary on all our amazing accomplishments, and most importantly, the opportunity that lies ahead because of them!
Stay Tuned!
ONE ROQ & Team
Notice of Funds Disbursement
5 months ago[The following is an automated notice from the StartEngine team].
Hello!
As you might know, ONE ROQ Spirits has exceeded its minimum funding goal. When a company reaches its minimum on StartEngine, it's about to begin withdrawing funds. If you invested in ONE ROQ Spirits be on the lookout for an email that describes more about the disbursement process.
This campaign will continue to accept investments until its indicated closing date.
Thanks for funding the future.
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