By investing in a well-designed and thoughtfully curated online company store, you can create a valuable resource that not only boosts employee morale and strengthens brand identity but also fosters a sense of community and belonging among your workforce. In today’s competitive business landscape, this can be a significant differentiator and a key driver of long-term success.
“We have been ordering from Darter Specialties for many years and the customer service, quality and the ease of ordering is amazing and has kept us as clients. Super nice people and accommodating as well. I highly recommend Darter Specialties”
Jeff Panella President and CEO Green Home Solutions
“Our company has been trusting Guy & the team at Darter Specialties for several years on tons of projects of all sizes, and we always do so with confidence. We know that not only will we get what we need, but also that we'll get top of the line service that is fast, attentive, and painless. They guide you through the process and always do everything they can to accommodate. If you're a company looking for a supplier of branded promotional products, or even just need a bunch of t-shirts for your upcoming family reunion... you'll be hard pressed to find anyone better.”
Jason e-Commerce Manager Michigan Liberty Fulfillment, A Franworth Company
“5 stars! Darter has quickly become our go to partner for apparel. Their team is organized and efficient! I specially enjoy working with Jamie, she has great attention to detail and saves me a lot of hassle and stress when ordering. I highly recommend working with Darter their service will outmatch the competition.”
Maria Cerezo Executive Assistant to the President & COO PuroClean
"Darter Specialties is by far the best branded apparel vendor, if not one of the best vendors overall, I have ever worked with in my professional career. I worked for over 18 years at MaidPro, no one held a candle to Darter's customer service, order accuracy, quality, and highly competitive pricing. This is why, when I took a new position this year at Microfiber Wholesale, one of the country's largest microfiber distributors, I insisted on bringing Darter with me as our branded materials vendor, as I knew there wasn't another company I could trust more!"
Melissa Homer Chief Cleaning Officer Microfiber Wholesale
“The professionals at Darter are great. Even when things are at their busiest, they remain accountable, patient, and helpful."
Gavin O’Reilly Communications Manager ASTM International
“At Allegan Area ESA we are very pleased with having Darter Specialties as a partner. They have been very responsive to our needs and the quality of their products is excellent.”
Tom Scheidel Public Information Coordinator Allegan Area ESA
Darter Specialties, located in Cheshire, CT, has been a key business in the community for over 30 years. We specialize in decorating apparel, promotional items, and print marketing materials.
We are recognized as an exclusive supplier to leading franchise brands like Neighborly Brands, Threshold Brands, Authority Brands, and over 100 others
We are known for our exceptional customer service, quality products, and flexibility. Our commitment to real-time customer support and rapid product delivery makes us a preferred supplier for over 100 franchise brands.
We offer comprehensive services including in-house decoration of apparel, creation of promotional items, and the design and printing of marketing materials.
Our services have earned us awards such as Vendor of the Year by Neighborly and recognition by the State of Connecticut General Assembly.
We keep our costs low and simple. Our online company store solution is free to you, there are no inventory carrying costs, and shipping is always a flat rate of $9.95.
Our team works with you to develop a webstore built using Adobe Magento for the front end and Oracle NetSuite for the backend integration and inventory tracking, ensuring an easy and efficient ordering process. We know there there is no “one size fits all” for businesses, so our account representatives work with you to develop a webstore that is perfect for your franchise.
Most items are shipped within 1-3 business days. We have multiple embroidery machines, heat presses, and advanced printing equipment to ensure speedy service without compromising on quality.
Our account representatives have graphic design backgrounds and can assist from conceptualization to creating print-ready marketing collateral. This includes artwork for all your promotional needs.
Yes, we provide extensive customization options for promotional items and apparel, including adding names, location information, and other details as needed to align with your branding.
We have a large selection of name brand apparel, including but not limited to:
Absolutely! We ensure that you can always talk to a real person during business hours. Our dedicated team responds to emails on the same day, providing a hassle-free experience with quick and efficient customer support.
Certainly. If you choose to use your franchisee store as a profit center, we can suggest commission structures to enhance profitability.
Yes, we offer discount cards for new franchisees during Training Sales and a 10% discount to military veterans as part of our commitment to VetFran.
