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Backline

FOR VENDORS & PARTNERS
Featured Partner Program

Get found by the kitchens that need you.

Backline is the directory restaurants, bars, pubs, diners, cafes, ice cream shops, and commercial kitchens across New Hampshire & Massachusetts turn to when something breaks or they need a better vendor. List your business and be the first name they see.

NH & MA coverage across New England Operators stick with vendors they trust Recurring local visibility
Why Backline

Built for the people who keep kitchens running

Foodservice operators use Backline when they have a problem. Suppliers and repair techs win because they always need more of the right customers.

Qualified local leads

You reach operators actively searching for your category in your service area — not cold traffic. The people contacting you already have a job to fill.

Recurring visibility

Featured placement keeps your name in front of foodservice operators every time they browse a category — month after month, not just once.

Reviews build trust

Real operator reviews from the Backline Community signal that you show up and do good work — the strongest proof a new customer can see.

Operators stick with good vendors

Once a commercial kitchen finds a vendor who delivers, they rarely switch. A single Backline lead can become years of recurring revenue.

Rentable Inventory

This is local shelf space for vendors who need repeat customers

Backline is built like a landlord model: operators use the directory for free, and vendors rent the visibility, trust, and lead-routing surfaces that sit in front of high-intent searches.

Claimed Profile Own the listing, correct your service area, add proof, and route inquiries to the right inbox.
Featured Placement Appear higher in relevant categories with a stronger profile, badge, and lead-routing setup.
Category Sponsor Rent the top shelf in one category or state when operators search for urgent services.
Founding Partner Launch

The first serious partners get more than a listing.

Backline is opening with a hands-on launch cohort: a small group of vendors we can personally profile, route leads to, and help operators discover before the directory gets crowded.

10initial partner slots
NH + MAlaunch territory
30 daysfirst pulse report
Claim a founding partner review

What early partners get

  • Profile cleanup so your listing reads like a trusted local recommendation, not a scraped directory entry.
  • Lead-routing test before launch, including the exact inbox where operator requests should land.
  • Category placement review against nearby competitors in your service area.
  • A simple first-month pulse report: listing clicks, calls, leads, and recommended next moves.
Partner Plans

Simple, recurring plans that pay for themselves

One repair call or one new wholesale account usually covers the year. Cancel anytime.

Billing Save with annual
Claimed Profile

Own your listing

For vendors who want the profile cleaned up, controlled, and ready to convert.

$49 /mo
or $499 billed yearly
  • Claim and correct your existing profile
  • Add preferred contact and service area
  • Basic lead routing to your inbox
  • Profile proof cleanup and category fit
Claim Profile
Basic Featured

Get on the map

For vendors who want steady, qualified exposure in their category and region.

$149 /mo
or $1,499 billed yearly
  • Featured placement in your category
  • "Verified Backline Partner" badge
  • Direct lead routing to your inbox
  • Full company profile with contact links
  • Coverage across NH & MA
Choose Basic

Coming soon — State Sponsor. Exclusive, top-of-state placement for a single category leader. Want first dibs? Mention "State Sponsor" in the form below.

FAQ

Questions vendors ask

How do leads work?

When an operator finds you on Backline and reaches out — by phone, your website link, or a quote request — that contact goes straight to you. Featured Partners get their inquiries routed directly to their inbox. There's no middleman taking a cut of the job.

Can I cancel anytime?

Yes. Monthly plans can be cancelled at any time and you keep your listing through the end of the period you've paid for. Annual plans run for the year you purchased. No long-term contracts.

Is placement exclusive?

Featured and Premium placements are shared within a category, with Premium Partners getting top billing and priority. True single-vendor exclusivity will be available through the upcoming State Sponsor tier — let us know if you're interested and we'll add you to the early list.

How do I get listed for free vs. featured?

Backline keeps a free, vetted directory so operators always have trustworthy options — the right local vendors can be added at no cost. Featured (Basic) and Premium Partner plans add prominent placement, the Verified Partner badge, direct lead routing, and more. Submit the form above either way and we'll point you to the right path.

Ready to get found?

Join the vendors foodservice operators across NH & MA already rely on. It takes two minutes to apply.

List your business