I have the exclusive right to import an energy drink in the DR. Looking for advice on how to distrubute the drink. Any ideas?

Be prepared to grease some palms..Were I you, try visiting the DOM REP embassy and inquiring there...they should have the latest info...

First of all you do need a Sanitary Permit from the Department of Health.
This will take between 6 and 8 month.
Than you can start importing if you don't fear the competition.
Keep in mind that all the Big Costumers like Supermarket Chains etc. pay their bills after 90-120 days if you are lucky.

First of all you do need a Sanitary Permit from the Department of Health.
This will take between 6 and 8 month- This is where "palm greasing begins"...Depending on how fast you want it, the higher the bribe..trust me, it's all about the dollar.

Than you can start importing if you don't fear the competition- A business impact analysis should tell you where to strike first

Keep in mind that all the Big Costumers like Supermarket Chains etc. pay their bills after 90-120 days if you are lucky - The business impact analysis will also tell you whcih ones a re "mala paga"..avoid them at all cost if you can afford to....promotional advertising is pretty big too...you might want to look into that....

..good luck!

I hope it is a good product. It is a tough market. The key is promotions and lots of it.