www.azlemonadestand.comShake it Up and Tap That AZ:
AZ Lemonade Stand Celebrates Explosive Growth and Arizona's Official State Drink
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When life gives you lemons, shake it up and tap that AZ! That's exactly what co-founders Tom D’Ambrosio and Kyle Hollenbeck did when they created AZ Lemonade Stand in 2020. With Lemonade as Arizona’s official state drink and National Lemonade Day on August 20th, AZ Lemonade Stand is on a mission to establish an official Lemonade Day in Arizona as they celebrate their most incredible year of growth yet in 2024.
In just two short years, AZ Lemonade Stand has turned lemons into lemonade as this local brand has exploded in popularity. With more than a decade of experience in the food and beverage industry, Tom and Kyle have launched nearly a dozen food truck concepts, two commercial kitchen commissaries, three restaurant locations, and most recently, became the official concessions partner of the Phoenix Rising. Their focus on expansion through statewide distribution, community fundraising, sponsorship, and guerrilla marketing has paid off spectacularly.
“I’m thrilled and proud of the success we’ve had with AZ Lemonade Stand over the past two years, and I can’t wait to see where the next two will take us,” said Tom D’Ambrosio, co-founder of AZ Lemonade Stand.
After two years of perfecting their concept and recipes, AZ Lemonade Stand launched to the public in August 2022. By the end of 2022, they had sold 1,698 jars of lemonade, mainly through their food trucks and at Aioli Gourmet Burgers. By the end of 2023, total sales skyrocketed to 489,000 jars! Today, at the two-year mark, AZ Lemonade Stand is on track to finish 2024 with an astounding 1 million jars sold, with their products now available in over 1,000 retail locations across Arizona.
Earlier this year, AZ Lemonade Stand signed a distribution deal with Hensley Beverage Company, further accelerating their brand growth across Arizona.
“We have never seen organic growth like this from a new brand. Arizona was ready to embrace a new product like this” said Ferris Garel, Brand Manager Non-Alc, Hensley Beverage Company.
AZ Lemonade Stand is also dedicated to giving back to the community. Through charity sponsorships and limited-edition flavor releases, they support groups like #LOVEPUP, JoyBus, Malama Maui, and more.
“Community support and giving back have always been essential to our business practices. We’re thankful to our local community for supporting our businesses, so we give back as much as we can,” said Kyle Hollenbeck, co-founder of AZ Lemonade Stand.
Shake it up and tap that AZ with AZ Lemonade Stand as they continue to celebrate success and give back to the community!
About AZ Lemonade Stand
Founded in 2020 by local entrepreneurs Tom D’Ambrosio and Kyle Hollenbeck, AZ Lemonade Stand provides high-quality lemonade in their signature mason jar while giving back to the community. With a commitment to supporting causes that matter, AZ Lemonade Stand aims to make a positive impact through its delicious products made here in Arizona! For more info, visit www.azlemonadestand.com.
