Mr. Lemonade: From 30-Day waits to instant cash flow
From cash flow bottlenecks to national distribution—how instant payments transformed a growing food business.
When Karol, better known as Mr. L, started his business Mr. Lemonade in a small East London warehouse in 2016, he had one goal: to grow. But as orders picked up, cash flow quickly became a bottleneck. Like many in food distribution, Mr. Lemonade faced a harsh financial reality—waiting 30 to 35 days to collect payments while still needing to fund stock, staff, and operations.
Then came Choco CashFlow.
From Risk-Burdened to Risk-Free
“We used to wait over a month to get paid,” Karol recalls. “And we were taking all the cash flow risk ourselves.”
That changed when Mr. Lemonade joined Choco’s CashFlow solution. With Choco, invoices are paid out within two days—without risk or disruption to how customers place orders. This unlocked immediate liquidity, allowing Karol and his team to reinvest in the business with confidence.
“Choco helped us dramatically—we had access to cash straight away, risk-free.”
Scaling Up with Speed
With reliable cash flow in place, Mr. Lemonade didn’t just maintain operations—they scaled fast. The company moved from one warehouse to another, and now has plans for a third warehouse to support national distribution.
More importantly, Choco CashFlow gave the team the flexibility to build, whether by investing in people, stock, or infrastructure. The ability to offer credit to customers without straining internal finances was a game-changer.
“We’ve been able to reinvest in people, build our team, and expand our national outreach.”
70% Business Growth—and Counting
The results speak volumes. Since adopting Choco, Mr. Lemonade has experienced over 70% growth in business volume. Karol attributes this to both the financial freedom and the digital simplicity that Choco brings.
“Choco is 10 out of 10. The platforms we used before weren’t tech-savvy, and we were stationary. With Choco, we’re floating.”
The Power of Tech-Driven Finance
For growing distributors like Mr. Lemonade, Choco CashFlow isn’t just a feature—it’s a strategic tool that bridges operational realities with long-term vision. Instant Pay helps unlock trapped capital, reduce financial stress, and accelerate growth—without adding headcount or risk.
As Karol sums it up: “Choco helped us grow the business and gave us the flexibility to reach further.”
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