The Soda Man Blog
Wholesale beverage know-how for LA stores, restaurants, and offices.
New at SodaMan This Month: Non Alcoholic Beer, Just Ice Tea, Cane Sugar Fountain Syrup and More
Six non alcoholic beers, three organic bottled teas in glass, a full line of cane sugar fountain syrups and a mint that…
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Ordering Drinks for a Catered Event: The Case Math Nobody Teaches You
How many drinks per guest, how many cases that is, what to do about ice, glass versus cans, and how to order…
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Beyond Soda: The Waters, Teas, Energy Drinks and Zero Proof Beers Your Customers Expect Now
Soda is still the anchor, but the cooler doors around it are where the growth is. A working guide to sparkling water,…
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The Snack Rack That Pays for Itself: Pairing Snacks With Your Drink Cooler
Drinks bring customers to the cooler. Snacks decide the size of the basket. How to pair chips, candy and imported treats with…
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The International Sodas Los Angeles Customers Ask For by Name
Mexico, Japan, Australia, Italy, France. A field guide to the imported sodas and waters that sell on sight in Los Angeles, with…
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Cane Sugar vs. Corn Syrup Soda: What Actually Changes in the Glass
Customers keep asking for the cane sugar version. Here is what the sweetener really changes in a soda, which brands on our…
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CRV for California Retailers: The 2026 Quick Guide
If you sell beverages in California, CRV is part of your life whether you ever think about it or not. It sits…
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The Beverage Lineup Every Restaurant Should Carry
Beverages are the best margin line on most restaurant menus, and most operators spend less time on the drink list than on…
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Wholesale Soda and Snack Delivery in Los Angeles: Zones, Minimums, and Freight
Every week the same three questions come in by phone and email: do you deliver to me, what is the minimum, and…
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How to Stock Your Store’s Soda Cooler: A Wholesale Guide for LA Retailers
A wholesale guide to stocking your store soda cooler: the 60 30 10 mix, eye level placement, par levels, and case delivery…
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