Latin American corporate skyline

End-to-end strategy to enter and grow in Latin America.

We work alongside American, European, and Asian companies expanding into Latin America, Central America, the Caribbean, and the United States — from initial market exploration through to consolidated operations across retail, foodservice, industrial, cash & carry, hard discount, and franchise channels.

10
Years in themarket
10+
Countriescovered
80+
Brandsadvised
90M
Commercial volumemanaged
02 — About AWWA

We turn opportunities into consolidated operations.

AWWA GROUP is a boutique strategic consulting firm headquartered in Bogotá, supported by a senior partner network in key markets across Latin America, Central America, the Caribbean, and the United States. We work with companies entering — or growing — in the region with strategic judgment and local execution.

Our model integrates market intelligence, commercial execution, and legal-financial support into a single end-to-end process. We don't sell reports: we structure channels, open accounts, negotiate contracts, and operate alongside our clients until the business runs on its own.

"Understanding a market isn't enough. You need to open the right doors, in the right order, with the right people."
Specializations
Modern Retail
Foodservice / HoReCa
Industrial / B2B
Hard Discount
Cash & Carry
Franchising
E-commerce
Marketplace
03 — Services

One firm. The full market entry cycle.

All services
001

Market intelligence & exploration

Country diagnostics, demand sizing, competitive mapping, channel analysis, price benchmarking, and potential modeling — backed by primary data and field work.

Detail
002

Distribution channel structuring

Design and activation of channels in modern retail, foodservice, industrial, cash & carry, hard discount, e-commerce, and marketplaces — including chain negotiation and logistics onboarding.

Detail
003

International commercial representation

We act as exclusive or non-exclusive in-territory representative for American, European, and Asian brands: portfolio management, sales force, after-sales, and executive reporting.

Detail
004

Franchise development & master franchising

We structure the entry of international chains under franchise, master franchise, or joint-venture models — including operating manuals, contracts, fee structures, and roll-out plans.

Detail
005

Legal incorporation & compliance

Company incorporation, tax registration, legal residency, sectoral licenses, INVIMA/COFEPRIS/FDA, sanitary registrations, IP protection, and regulatory frameworks.

Detail
006

Financial strategy & due diligence

Market entry financial modeling, opportunity valuation, commercial & operational due diligence, capital structuring, profit repatriation, and tax planning.

Detail
007

International logistics & supply chain

End-to-end supply chain design, importation, customs clearance, warehousing, last-mile distribution, and 3PL/4PL operators across LATAM and the US with full visibility.

Detail
008

Marketing, branding & go-to-market

Regional positioning, brand adaptation, media planning, trade marketing, in-store activations, strategic pricing, and launch execution.

Detail
009

Talent & local team building

Recruitment of country managers, KAMs, sales force, and back-office; payroll, benefits, and temporary employment vehicles while the local operation is being incorporated.

Detail
04 — Coverage

One region. 10+ markets, each its own playbook.

We operate directly and through local partners in the deepest, most dynamic markets of the Americas. Every country, a different strategy.

YEARS
0
Years connecting brands with markets
05 — Methodology

A proven five-phase process.

01
Discovery & Diagnostic
Deep immersion in your product, value proposition, and objectives. We bring primary market data, map competition, regulation, and relevant channels. Deliverable: Market Entry Brief with sizing, strategic hypotheses, and base financial model.
02
Entry Strategy Design
Selection of country(ies), channel(s), legal-commercial model (direct import, exclusive distributor, JV, M&A, franchise), pricing and positioning. Validated through focus groups and chain buyer interviews.
03
Legal & Operational Setup
Incorporation, sanitary registrations, contracts, intellectual property, logistics setup, first hires, and bank account opening. Your company is ready to invoice locally.
04
Launch & Commercial Activation
Negotiation with chains and wholesalers, agreement signing, first shipment, point-of-sale activation, local media plan, and commercial team training.
05
Operations & Scale
We accompany the first 12–24 months as interim management or as permanent commercial representative, with KPIs, executive reporting, and an expansion plan to neighboring markets.
06 — Sectors

Industries where we know the buyers.

001Food & beverages
002Personal care & beauty
003Home & cleaning
004Health & nutrition
005Consumer technology
006Spirits & wine
007Sports nutrition
008Industrial B2B
009Equipment & machinery
010QSR & foodservice
011Professional services
012B2B software & SaaS
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