What We Deliver
Three models.
One operating standard.
Three Mexico market entry models for established consumer brands: decision clarity, commercial execution, or a full in-market operating arm. The discipline is the same across all three.
Decide
Strategic Advisory
You need clarity before committing. We define the path; your team executes it.
Build
Commercial Representation
You own the structure. We build and direct the commercial function.
Operate
Brand Operations Partner
You own the business. We provide the team, systems, and operating capacity.
At a glance
How the three models compare.
| Dimension | Strategic Advisory | Commercial Representation | Brand Operations Partner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engagement type | Project | Ongoing | Ongoing |
| Timeline | 2 to 6 weeks | 6 months+ | Ongoing |
| Output | Strategic roadmap | Commercial traction | Full operational presence |
| Who runs commercial | You | Legacy Operators | Legacy Operators |
| Who runs operations | You | Legacy Operators + your team | Legacy Operators |
| Best for | Pre-entry clarity | Building an operation to own | Full operating capacity |
Strategic Advisory
Engagement type
Project
Timeline
2 to 6 weeks
Output
Strategic roadmap
Who runs commercial
You
Who runs operations
You
Best for
Pre-entry clarity
Commercial Representation
Engagement type
Ongoing
Timeline
6 months+
Output
Commercial traction
Who runs commercial
Legacy Operators
Who runs operations
Legacy Operators + your team
Best for
Building an operation to own
Brand Operations Partner
Engagement type
Ongoing
Timeline
Ongoing
Output
Full operational presence
Who runs commercial
Legacy Operators
Who runs operations
Legacy Operators
Best for
Full operating capacity
Match
Three signals.
Three models.
Signal
Mexico is on your roadmap, still undecided.
Model
Strategic Advisory →Why
Structured diagnostic before committing capital and headcount. The output is an execution plan, not a deck.
Signal
You have product in Mexico. Demand isn't happening.
Model
Commercial Representation →Why
We build and run the commercial function under your structure, including the in-scope team.
Signal
Operations are fragmented across vendors.
Model
Brand Operations Partner →Why
We run the full operational stack. One accountable partner, one cadence, one report.
Legacy Operating Framework
From market understanding to operating execution.
The engagement model changes according to the client's needs. The operating discipline behind it does not.
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Market Understanding
We develop a structured understanding of the brand, product, consumer, category, competitive environment, and existing market position.
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Commercial Architecture
We define channel and account priorities, pricing and margin structure, import strategy, commercial partners, and the sequence required to enter or develop the market.
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Operational Foundation
We establish the team, systems, providers, inventory flows, fulfillment structure, customer-service processes, and reporting required to support execution.
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Execution & Optimization
We activate the defined model, manage performance, resolve operating dependencies, improve margins and processes, and identify opportunities for expansion.
Specialized capabilities
Capabilities scoped around the core models.
Capabilities may be contracted independently or alongside a core engagement, depending on the service. Each is scoped and priced separately.
Mexican Entity Setup
We set up the Mexican entity from scratch: legal structure, RFC, banking, regulatory compliance. The brand operates under its own structure from day one.
From US $6k
Plus applicable IVA.
Fiscal Management
We coordinate the recurring accounting, fiscal, and reporting workstreams of your Mexican entity, including revenue and inventory information, compliance, and filing coordination.
From US $750 /month
Plus applicable IVA.
HR Operations
We administer the recurring HR infrastructure for personnel employed by your Mexican entity: payroll administration, onboarding and offboarding, employment documentation, and routine employment administration.
Setup: US $1,150
Plus applicable IVA.
Ongoing: from US $850 /month
Plus applicable IVA.
Only available to Commercial Representation and Brand Operations Partner clients.
Marketing & PR Orchestration
We coordinate the marketing and PR providers required to support commercial execution, aligning campaigns, creative development, launches, and communications with channel priorities and in-market activity.
Priced to scope.
Only available to Commercial Representation and Brand Operations Partner clients.
Inventory System & OMS Integration
We design the operating structure around your selected inventory and order-management system and connect the applicable channels and flows.
Priced to scope.
The final number depends on scope. We map it in the call. One hour, no cost.
Schedule the callCommercial Representation in Practice
Rebuilding an Existing Mexico Operation for Ecommerce.
An international sportswear brand was already operating in Mexico, but its existing business model had not delivered the expected results. The company also lacked the internal team and operating processes required to develop and manage ecommerce effectively.
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Commercial Architecture
Legacy Operators redesigned the commercial model around ecommerce, defining the relevant channels, commercial priorities, pricing and margin structure, and the operating requirements needed to support execution.
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Operating Buildout
Under Commercial Representation, Legacy Operators built the ecommerce function within the client's existing structure, establishing the workflows, systems, reporting, fulfillment coordination, and provider relationships required while the client retained ownership of the operation.
03
Market Execution
With the operating structure in place, Legacy Operators activated and managed the ecommerce operation, coordinated the parties involved, monitored commercial performance, and addressed the operational dependencies affecting execution.
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Ongoing Management and Optimization
As the operation developed, we continued refining its commercial and operating processes, strengthening the ecommerce capability within the client's organization and improving the structure required to support continued growth.
FAQ
Questions we hear often.
Which model is right for us?
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It depends on what you already have and how much execution capacity you want Legacy Operators to provide. Strategic clarity before committing: Strategic Advisory. A client-owned commercial function to build and direct: Commercial Representation. Commercial and operational execution through our team and infrastructure: Brand Operations Partner. The first call identifies the right starting point. One hour, no cost, no commitment.
Can we move between models?
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Yes. You can move between models as your needs and internal capabilities change. Commercial Representation and Brand Operations Partner are distinct operating choices, so the right model depends on the responsibility and infrastructure you want Legacy Operators to provide.
Do you take equity?
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No. Fee structure with performance components. We operate as an operating partner, not as an investor.
What categories do you work in?
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Non-perishable consumer products, with specialization in fashion, toys, personal care, makeup, and home accessories.
Next step
Pick the model.
Define the scope.
One call, one hour, no cost. We map your situation to the right model before any commitment.