Preparing for Fulfillments
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Preparing for Fulfillments

So your first fulfillment is approaching! We’ve outlined your to-do list below — along with some suggestions based on our experience working with hundreds of partners. Remember that the first fulfillment will be a learning curve — and it can feel overwhelming! But by month 2 or 3, nearly all Table22 partners feel like they’ve got their process flow on autopilot.

1. Confirm your final order counts in the Table22 Partner Portal! Remember that counts are typically final on the 5th business day each month.

The email you received on the 1st includes your Preliminary order counts.

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2. Purchase standard 2" x 4" adhesive labels with 10/page (Avery Template 5163) on Amazon or at Office Max, Staples, FedEx, etc.

You’ll be able to download a PDF of branded labels with order details from the Table22 Partner Portal to more easily organize your packages during fulfillment! These labels are standard 10/page 2” x 4” labels which can be printed on adhesive paper (Avery Template 5163 – found on Amazon, Office Max, Staples, etc.) to attach to each of your boxes/bags or just print on standard copy paper and staple to bags!

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For T22-Run Deliveries! Drivers are typically not assigned in our system until ~2 days prior to your delivery. If drivers have not been assigned yet, you will see a “Delivery Driver Not Assigned” warning when you attempt to download your labels.

3. Share a written copy of your planned menu once you have it designed!

Email a copy of your planned menu to merchant-partners@table22.com. Most partners aim to share their menu with us at the beginning of each month so we can include it on the Scheduling Page. Members love getting a preview of what to expect!

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4. Send us a PDF copy of your menu card — no later than 2 days before your fulfillment.

Email merchant-partners@table22.com a PDF copy of your menu card/reheating instructions/tasting notes to be uploaded to the Member Digital Gallery (T22 tip: set a reminder in your calendar!)

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5. Expect some modification requests from members (dietary, alternate pick up times, etc.) and feel comfortable being as flexible or inflexible as you’d like.

We know you want to go the extra mile for every member — but we recommend eliminating complexity and minimizing special modifications to start, and we can always iterate from there. The more uniform the orders, the easier it will be for your team to prep! We’ll handle communicating with members.

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6. Clearly label components and make your instructions easy to follow.

Make sure your instructions are clear and easy to follow — members want a fun and interactive experience but not to be too challenged. Consider color coding or the use of numbered stickers if you plan to use many individual components. Try and inject the same level of hospitality to member’s at-home experience by including a welcome or note from the Chef/Owner/Somm.

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7. Not everyone will pick up their monthly orders — this is normal. You’ll still get paid for 100% of orders.

At the end of the pick up window, feel free to reach out to any unclaimed orders using contact details in the Portal. We generally recommend holding onto perishable goods (i.e. meals) for one extra day or non-perishable goods (i.e. wine) for an extra week. Let us know if there are specific policies we should communicate to your members! Remember unlike normal dining operations, your unfulfilled orders + unused product does not = losses.

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Still have questions? Get in touch!

Email us at merchant-partners@table22.com with any questions!