=== Brand-A-Bean ===
 
Contributors: calutech
Tags: dropship, coffee, ecommerce, white label, products
Requires at least: 6.7
Tested up to: 6.9
Requires PHP: 8.0
Stable tag: 1.0.5
License: GPLv3
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html
 
A Plugin to Upload a logo that is instantly placed on all the coffee products as a new coffee brand that is dropshipped to customers. 
 
== Description ==
 
This plugin allows merchants to create a coffee brand. Upload your logo to all products at once. All orders shipped via dropshipping direct to consumer.

The easiest way to get started in the coffee business or expand an existing business. All product listings created for you with a few button clicks.

A great choice for fundraising, existing brand expansion, startups and more.

Features of this plugin include:

* Automatically applies your logo to products with a simple upload.
* An image can be used instead of a logo, or text saved as an image.
* Shows a preview after upload of what your logo looks like on the products.
* Simple one page form submission to publish products with your logo to your site.
* A 60 second form to submit your logo and email to us for your shipments (you need to opt-in to send)
* After sending us the logo your dropshipping account is created.
* Your customers place orders on YOUR store, not ours. You collect payment at your retail price.
* Our service is to ship your brand to your customer with the products ordered (your fulfillment center).
* Free USPS Ground Advantage shipping to USA destinations including APO/FPO.
* Package tracking on all of your customer orders includes package insurance.

When you send us your logo using this plugin we create a dropship account for you.
After account creation you receive an email with ordering instructions and the link to dropshipping.
You can to opt-in to receiving communications about your orders and your logo (in the plugin).
You will also receive details for the add-on automated orders plugin that works with this plugin.
When orders are automated it is not necessary to use the link to dropshippoing except to view order history.

Optional Automated Orders Add-on Plugin

* Automates orders.  No need to manually place orders whenever you receive one.
* Uses our API to allow your store to connect to our ordering system.
* Sends products and customer shipping address to our orders once your customer completes checkout.
* Places payment request button in your Order Notes and to your email for each order.
* No need to manually place orders with us, never leave your site.
* Your payment means we ship it.  No payment means we don't.
* Gives you full control over which orders will ship and which will not. (test orders allowed, just don't pay).

> Learn more about automating orders in seconds with our add-on auto ordering plugin: 

[Automate My Dropship Orders](https://calutech.com/)

[Read Terms of Use](https://calutech.com/terms-conditions-of-use/)

 
== Installation ==

= Minimum Requirements =

* WordPress 6.7 or greater
* WooCommerce 7.9 or greater
* PHP version 8.0 or greater
 
1. Upload the plugin folder to your /wp-content/plugins/ folder.
2. Go to the **Plugins** page and activate the plugin.
3. Look for Brand-A-Bean in your WP menu, just below Products.
 
== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= How do you get my logo on the actual products shipped? =

In the plugin visit the <b>Send Us Your Logo</b> page and send your logo for a quick trademark check. (does not guarantee legal compliance)
We check to ensure your new coffee brand is not a Federal trademark owned by someone else.
We send you an email to let you know we can ship your new brand, or that a new name should be chosen if trademarks are found.
To send us your logo and receive tracking numbers, as mentioned previously, you can opt-in to share your store's email and receive communication from us.
 
= How do I use this plugin once you tell me my brand name is acceptable by you? =
 
Upload your brand logo for auto application to all products.
Next, visit the Manage Products section to submit all (or some) products to your store.
Once you submit products to your WooCommerce store, share products on your social media accounts, talk about your new brand, bring attention to it!

= How do I place orders when I receive an order? =

When your logo is sent to us, we also create your dropship account (you will get an email with this info, opt-in to emails in the plugin).
Optionally install our paid automated orders plugin to avoid having to enter each order manually.
If you decide to go the manual route keep in mind this means add items to cart, begin checkout, enter your customers shipping address, enter payment info, complete checkout (for every single order).  That's why we made the automated orders plugin.  It does this for you instantly, except payment.  You get a one click payment request for each order and if paid it ships.

= How much do you charge for shipping? =

Nothing if your customer's shipping address is in the USA.  If outside the USA we use USPS calculated shipping.  A separate invoice is emailed for actual shipping cost.
If shipping to Europe you need a VAT number which we will enter on customs forms (required for this country).

= How long until my customer gets their order? =

Most orders are ready to ship either the same business day or the next business day as long as the order is in paid status. Friday orders ship Friday or Monday in most cases.

= How do I cancel an order? =

If using the automated plugin we offer, just don't pay the payment request.  It auto cancels after 14 days so go ahead and cancel the order in your WooCommerce for your customer.
If manually placed, you already paid.  Login to the dropship site and visit the Contact Us page to request cancellation or email us.  If already shipped, we can't cancel.

= If my order is paid in full and canceled or not deliverable how do I get my money refunded? =

Non-deliverable returns or canceled orders are refunded less the actual merchant processing fee, and shipping if applicable.  Example: Order total 20.00 with processing fee of 40 cents would make the refund 19.60 total.
If the order was returned to us because your customer refused, or the address was invalid, the actual shipping cost is also deducted from the refund.

= How to uninstall the plugin? =
 
Simply deactivate the plugin on the Plugins page. Once deactivated select delete to remove.
If some or all products are no longer wanted you can delete the products the normal WordPress way, in the Products menu (Send to trash).

== Screenshots ==

1. screenshot-1.png – The logo upload page that places the uploaded logo on the coffee products.
2. screenshot-2.png – Logo tips and tricks for the best appearance on the products.
3. screenshot-3.png – A small preview of extensive information regarding the logistics of coffee dropshipping.
4. screenshot-4.png – Example of logo placement after logo/image upload to the coffee products.
 
== Changelog ==

= 1.0.5 =
*Updated changelog and readme.txt 07 January 2026

= 1.0.4 =
*Tested with Woo 10.4 and WordPress 6.9 on 07 January 2026

= 1.0.3 =
*Tested with Woo 10.0 14 July 2025

= 1.0.2 =
*Code optimized 03 July 2025

= 1.0.0 =
*Release Date – 07 April 2025*

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0.2 =
This version corrects a redirect and offers optimized code.