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I love this place! Very cozy, really good juices and great customer service. Alex is super friendly and attentive.
Brendan Mcdade
Client’s Name:
Blends
Type of Business:
Juice bar and café
Concept:
A modern juice and coffee bar offering fresh-pressed juices, smoothies, and specialty coffee drinks in the heart of Lynn, Massachusetts.
What was the main situation or challenge this client faced before working with us?
Before working with Manka, Blends was struggling to secure the capital needed to complete construction and launch their business. Despite having a strong concept and clear vision, the owners faced significant barriers accessing financing and navigating the permitting and build-out process.
What specific services did we provide for this project?
- Business model refinement and cost structure analysis
- Financial planning and capital access support.
- Guidance through construction budgeting and project management
- Brand and operations consulting
What solutions or strategies did we apply to address that challenge?
We developed a tailored financing strategy, connected the client with potential lenders and programs, and provided continuous support over eight months to refine their financial documentation and presentation. Manka also assisted with business positioning and operational readiness to strengthen the overall investment case.
What concrete results or changes did we achieve for this client?
After eight months of persistence and strategic guidance, Blends successfully secured the financing needed to complete their café’s construction. Today, it operates as a thriving juice bar in Lynn, recognized for its design, quality offerings, and growing customer base.
If you had to summarize in one sentence the impact our work had on this client, what would it be?
Manka helped Blends turn their vision into reality by unlocking the funding necessary to finish construction and launch a successful juice and coffee bar in Lynn.
