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Grow Your Food Business with LocalCart
Connect directly with thousands of consumers looking for local, artisan products. We handle the ecommerce complexity so you can focus on what you do best – producing great food!
DIGITAL PROMOS
PRODUCER TOOLKITS
What You Get When You Join
We're building more than a marketplace. We're building a community of local producers to help them get in front of more good customers.
Reach New Customers
Brand Growth Focus
Share your story, reach new customers, and create meaningful connections that turn first-time discovery customers into loyal fans.
Marketing Included
Simplified E-commerce
No tech headaches. Manage inventory, process orders, and communicate with customers all in one simple dashboard.
Unleash Your Passion
Cut Your Subscription Costs
Simple, Honest Setup
An easy, seamless process. Simply join and start selling!
Step 1
Apply to Join LocalCart
Fill out your information below. It takes less than 5 minutes and we review every application personally.
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Step 2
Complete Onboarding
Our team reviews your information and guides you through setting up your vendor profile and products.
Step 3
Launch Your Products
Add your seasonal items, set pricing, upload photos, and ship your items as soon as they sell. Shipping labels paid and printed for you.
Step 4
Start Selling
Start getting orders from new customers regardless of where you live. We handle payments – to free you up to keep making great food. You just do the shipping.
Common Questions
Everything you need to know about selling with LocalCart.
Simple, transparent pricing. There are no monthly fees and no listing fees. LocalCart charges a flat 7% fee and 3% credit card fees on completed sales, helping cover secure payments, platform support, and marketing that connects more customers with local brands. You only pay when you make a sale.
We proudly welcome local makers, farmers, food producers, and artisans. Popular categories include baked goods, beverages, pantry staples, varietal honey, cooking herbs, spices, meats, and prepared foods. Products should be locally made, grown, or produced. We do not sell beverages or products that contain alcohol, cbd, delta, or thc.
Currently, LocalCart welcomes vendors from across the United States. Simply upload your products, customize your storefront, and we'll help handle the logistics so you can focus on growing your business. Shipping costs and labels are automatically generated.
Most vendors are approved and live within 2–3 business days after submitting their information. Our team is available to provide onboarding support, helping you set up your LocalCart storefront and upload your first products with confidence. Contact us about bulk uploads of products.
Real people, ready to help. You'll have access to dedicated vendor support by phone or email whenever questions arise. We also provide easy-to-follow resources and guidance to help you grow and manage your new LocalCart storefront.
Yes! Selling on LocalCart is non-exclusive. You can continue selling through your own website, other marketplaces, retail stores, farmers markets, and anywhere else. LocalCart simply gives you another way to reach more customers and grow your business.
