Our Story
G&B imports and distributes wines and spirits from around the world, introducing unique, undiscovered flavors to the US market at an affordable price.
Extremely high quality Affordable: Mid-range price point ($8–12 retail) Bringing small and family owned producers to the table of America
G&B got its start with Bulgarian producers. Wine has been produced in the Thracian Valley of Bulgaria for more than 2,000 years. It is one of the most fertile grape growing regions in the world. Recognizing Bulgaria’s wine heritage, the European Union has provided substantial financial support over the past 10 years to upgrade grape and wine production to the point that Bulgarian wine facilities are on a par with any in the world.
Vision
World renowned products Taking wine and spirits from production to the consumer Transforming the industry by focusing on unconventional regions, varietals, and packaging Developer of own brands Import to – online sales – to retail Customers look to G&B for the best of what is new and exciting
Pioneer
Currently in over 400 restaurants & major retail stores
Founder, Robert Hayk, is a former Financial Manager Vice President with a $100M portfolio. Born in Armenia and raised in Russia, Robert has a passion for excellence and entrepreneurship. Being fluent in English, Bulgarian, Russian, Armenian and French, along with having worked at the US Embassy in Bulgaria, Robert maintains his strong contacts and relationships with producers all across Europe.
The U.S. is the world’s largest wine market consuming over 340,000,000 cases per year growing at a 4–7% annual rate.
History
In discussions with Whole Foods & Trader Joes Expanding to Costco in other States Developing new wine brand (Rough Day) Developing new whiskey brand (Bare Bones)
2017
PERFORMANCE HISTORY Sales in Dollars
Project $15M in revenue in 5 years $3.5M
$3M
Expanded presence in Costco, Total Wine and Canada Added product from Argentina and Armenia Became registered vendor with Costco Created own brand of K-Cellars & Nero Liqueur
Forecast 114% growth over 2016
Increased number of products with Total Wine Began sales in Canada
2015
$2.5M
$2M
2016
Desire to establish online sales by September
105% growth 2015–2016
Added products from California, France & Portugal Received 90pt rating from Wine Enthusiast April issue Bulgariana Cabernet & Sauvignon Blanc goes nation-wide with Total Wine Expanded sales to Colorado, Pennsylvania and Illinois
$1.5M
2014
$1M
Sold over 10,000 cases of wine Licensed to distribute in MD, DC and VA
$5K
Total Wine accepts Bulgariana Cabernet & Sauvignon Blanc
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
2017
Case Sale History 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012
Contact
35,294 (p) 16,471 8,035 7,024 1,388 200
Robert Hayk robert@gandbimporters.com (240) 888-3938
2013 2012
Bulgariana is #1 best-selling Cabernet at Total Wine store Shipped first container Distributed through DLC and Southern Wine & Spirits
2011 Investment Funds: Seeking $1.5M
Use of Funds:
Began discussions with Bulgarian producers
Retire Debt ($300K); New Product Development ($500K); Logistics/Warehouse Expansion ($150K); Production Facility ($150K); and Sales & Marketing ($400K).