Guides for
makers.
Operational and regulatory research for independent makers producing under a shared brand. Written for planning — not legal advice.
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Earnings · For makers · Reviewed August 2026
Brand Ambassador
Make it. Sell it. Grow it. Every maker fulfills orders — Ambassadors go create demand of their own. The three ways to earn: fulfillment, wholesale accounts you land (residual income), and direct retail.
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App guide · For makers · Reviewed August 2026
How to Use the Run Ticket App
The maker's walkthrough of Run Ticket — get set up, accept an order, run a batch step by step (timers, photos, temperature scans), deliver with proof, and get paid automatically.
Getting set upAccepting an orderRunning a batchDeliveringGetting paidMessages & agreementsYour profile & score -
Regulatory · 50 states + DC · Reviewed July 2026
Cottage Food Wholesale Laws
Which US states let a cottage-kitchen maker sell shelf-stable food wholesale to retailers and restaurants — tiered by how workable each one is, plus the household rules that quietly disqualify makers before the wholesale rules ever apply.
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FAQ · Reviewed July 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about producing under a shared brand, what cottage food law allows, and what it takes to become a maker.
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Getting started · Reviewed July 2026
Starting a Cottage Food Business
What a cottage food business actually is, what you can and can't make, what your state will require, and the order to do things in — written for someone who hasn't started yet.
What cottage food meansCheck your state firstChoosing what to makeYour kitchenRegistration & trainingLabelingWhere you can sellMoney & insuranceOutgrowing cottage food
The maker agreement, in the open.
Manufacturing Partner Agreement — draft template (PDF) Download →This is a draft template of Un-Factory Foods’ Manufacturing Partner Agreement. It is provided for reference and transparency only and is not yet a finalized legal document. Actual agreements executed with manufacturing partners may differ. This draft has not been reviewed by legal counsel and should not be construed as legal advice. Prospective partners should consult their own attorney before entering into any agreement.