Pooter's Dealer Academy
Learn.Plan.Grow.
Practical guides, planning tools, calculators, and real-world advice for fireworks retailers who want to build a stronger business.
Built for Fireworks Retailers
Real-World Dealer Knowledge
Whether you're opening your first seasonal stand or managing multiple retail locations, Dealer Academy is designed to help you make better decisions before, during, and after the season.
01 • Start
Build the Foundation
If you're new to fireworks retail, start here. These guides cover the big questions that come before opening day.
Texas Compliance
Texas Retail Stand Rules
A practical field guide to Texas retail fireworks stand permits, setup, safety, electrical rules, operating requirements, and distance references — plus an important warning about stricter local rules.
ExploreStart Here
How to Start a Fireworks Stand in Texas
A practical starting guide covering permits, location planning, sales tax, safety, inventory, staffing, and preparing for opening day.
ExploreInventory Planning
How Much Fireworks Inventory Should I Buy?
See Pooter's real 40-foot stand inventory blueprint with 289 starting SKUs, category-by-category recommendations, and advice on where to buy extra cases.
ExploreNew Dealer Guide
What to Expect Your First Season
Understand the pace, workload, customer traffic, inventory movement, and lessons that come with your first fireworks season.
ExploreStand Setup
Need a Stand?
Explore shipping-container fireworks stands available from Pooter's and start planning the physical side of your operation.
ExploreFeatured Dealer Tool
Interactive Planning Calculator
How Much Product Fits on Your Shelves?
Enter your shelf length, number of shelves, average product width, and display preferences to estimate how many unique products your retail setup can comfortably support.
02 • Plan
Prepare for the Season
Plan display space, inventory, timing, and seasonal operations before the rush begins.
Interactive Tool
How Many Products Do I Need?
Use the Pooter's Shelf Calculator to estimate product facings and how many unique items your display space can support.
ExploreSeason Planning
Seasonal Expectations
Plan around the unique rhythm of fireworks retail, from pre-season setup through peak selling days and post-season cleanup.
Explore03 • Operate
Run a Better Fireworks Business
Learn practical habits that make merchandising, inventory, customer service, and daily operations smoother.
Operations
Tips & Tricks of the Fireworks Trade
Practical merchandising, buying, display, customer-service, restocking, and season-prep ideas from inside the business.
ExploreComing Soon
Inventory Planning
How to balance product variety, depth, budget, and back-stock without overbuying.
Coming Soon
Merchandising That Sells
Simple strategies for organizing fireworks displays so customers can shop faster and more confidently.
04 • Grow
Build on WhatYou Learn.
Every season gives you better information about your market. Dealer Academy will keep growing with guides focused on product selection, profitability, reordering, and building a stronger retail operation.
Profitability
Understand margins, pricing, and product performance.
Product Selection
Build an assortment around products customers actually want.
Dealer Insights
Turn each selling season into better buying decisions.
Business Growth
Plan for larger orders, additional locations, and future seasons.
Put It Into Action
Ready to Stock Your Stand?
Apply for wholesale dealer access and put what you've learned into action with Pooter's Wholesale Fireworks.