They Dropped You.
We'll Light You Up.
Other SMS providers can't handle fireworks — they either can't get you approved or they cancel your account mid-season. We have done this for years. We know the rules. Our team gets fireworks companies approved and keeps them compliant..
Approved in weeks, not months. Custom seasonal plans. No contracts.
The Fireworks SMS Problem
Is Real — and Fixable.
For example, most platforms aren’t built for regulated industries. As a result, fireworks companies face the same problems every time. Here’s what fireworks companies run into every single time.
We can't approve your 10DLC campaign.
Other platforms flag fireworks as restricted the moment they see your business type — leaving you stuck before you even send your first message.
They terminated your account.
You spend weeks building your list and crafting campaigns. All that work disappears when your account gets shut down.
Carriers prohibit explosive-related content.
Yes — fireworks fall under the "F" in SHAFT (Sex, Hate, Alcohol, Firearms/Explosives, Tobacco). Most platforms see "explosives" and run. We see opportunity.
You're seasonal — and nobody plans for that.
Standard monthly plans don't work for seasonal businesses. Most fireworks revenue hits in June and July. That's why you need flexible, seasonal SMS that scales with your calendar.
Yes, Fireworks are
SHAFT.
We're Not Laughing —
We're Approving.
SHAFT is the carrier compliance framework that governs Sex, Hate, Alcohol, Firearms & Explosives, and Tobacco. Specifically, fireworks fall under the Firearms/Explosives category. In fact, this includes pyrotechnics, commercial retail, and seasonal stands.
As a result, most SMS companies see ‘F’ and decline. Instead, we built our SHAFT compliance workflow for regulated businesses. As a result, it gets fireworks companies approved and keeps them compliant.
We’ve done this before. We know the language, the campaign templates, the carrier documentation. That means we get you approved in weeks.
Sex / Adult Content
Not our wheelhouseHate Speech
Not our wheelhouseAlcohol & Beverage
✓ Approved dailyFirearms, Explosives & Fireworks
✓ Specialists — we own thisTobacco / Cigar
✓ Approved dailyEverything You Need to
Blow Up Your Marketing
In short, this is not a generic SMS tool. A platform built around how fireworks businesses actually operate.
SHAFT-Compliant 10DLC Approval
We handle the 10DLC registration and carrier approval process from start to finish — with campaign language specifically crafted for fireworks retailers.
- Dedicated compliance team
- Pre-approved campaign templates
- Carrier documentation support
- Approved in weeks, not months
Seasonal Campaign Plans
Custom plans built around your selling season — not a flat monthly rate you pay in December for nothing. Ramp up for Memorial Day, 4th of July, and New Year's. Wind down in the off-season.
- Flexible seasonal pricing
- Pre-built holiday campaign templates
- Countdown and flash sale automations
Built-In Loyalty & Rewards
For instance, turn one-time buyers into annual regulars. As a result, cash-back rewards, VIP lists, and automations keep people coming back every season.
- Cash-back loyalty points
- VIP early-access lists
- Win-back campaigns for past buyers
Promotions, Sales & Flash Deals
Send bulk campaigns for tent sales, BOGO events, and clearance blowouts. Segment by location, past purchase, or spend level to send the right offer to the right customer.
- MMS campaigns with product images
- Audience segmentation
- Real-time campaign ROI tracking
Your Entire Season,
Campaign-Ready.
Pre-built campaign templates and automation sequences mapped to every fireworks selling window.
Memorial Day
Kickoff sale, early-bird subscriber list growth
Pre-4th Ramp
Countdown campaigns, location / hours alerts
Peak Season
Flash deals, real-time inventory, FOMO sends
Clearance
Blowout pricing, win-back, loyalty wrap-up
New Year's
Holiday push, rewards redemption, VIP lists
Connect Your POS.
Run the Whole Show.
If you’re already running Square, plug it in. Want a POS built for fireworks stands and seasonal events? Meet OtterOrder.
Already Running Square? You're Set.
Because of this, OtterText's native Square integration syncs your customer data automatically — so every purchase triggers the right loyalty points, follow-up message, or review request without any manual work.
- Auto-sync purchase history & contacts
- Trigger SMS campaigns on sale events
- Loyalty points earned at checkout
- Abandoned cart & win-back automations
OtterOrder
No POS? We Built One for This.
OtterOrder is OtterText's QR/NFC/kiosk POS built for seasonal retail, hospitality, and events — and it's deeply integrated with OtterText from day one.
- QR, NFC, and kiosk ordering modes
- Built-in rewards & loyalty at checkout
- Promotions and discount management
- SMS opt-in capture at point of sale
Other Companies Were
Impossible. We Said Hold Our Sparkler.
"After being dropped by other text marketing companies, OtterText got my business back online in just one day, ensuring 10DLC compliance. Now, I'm seeing an impressive 69x return on investment every month!"
Running a large fireworks operation? Talk to Logan.
Get a custom plan built around your season, your volume, and your locations. Includes
shortcode options, custom SHAFT compliant SMS rates, and white-glove onboarding.
No commitment. No pressure. Just a straight conversation about what you need.
billed annually
$75/mo equivalent
12,000 SMS/year
Perfect for single-location stands and small seasonal retailers.
billed annually
$200/mo equivalent
50,000 SMS/year
Built for multi-location retailers and regional seasonal operations.
billed annually
$317/mo equivalent
100,000 SMS/year
For high-volume fireworks retailers running major seasonal campaigns.
Enterprise / Shortcode
Large chains, distributors, and brands that need a dedicated SHAFT compliant shortcode and negotiated rates.
- Dedicated shortcode (vanity or random)
- White-label options available
- Multi-location account management
- Carrier relations & compliance support
- Custom per-SMS rates negotiated
- SLA-backed support
Price includes carrier fees
You're Seasonal.
Your SMS Platform Shouldn't Be.
It sounds counterintuitive — why pay year-round for a business that peaks in summer? Because canceling and restarting costs you more than staying on. Here's what happens every time you cancel and try to come back:
10DLC Re-Registration Every Time
If you cancel your plan, your 10DLC campaign gets deactivated. Then, when you come back, you have to re-register from scratch — new vetting, new carrier approval, new wait times. That's 2-4 weeks you can't send a single message.
You Lose All Your Automations
Every automation you built — post-purchase follow-ups from Square or OtterOrder, Google review requests, loyalty point triggers, win-back sequences — gone. You'll have to rebuild them all from zero.
Your Subscriber List Goes Cold
Months of silence = unsubscribes and spam complaints when you start texting again. Staying active with off-season messages (even once a month) keeps your list warm and your deliverability high.
You're Scrambling When Season Starts
Instead of launching campaigns on day one, you're spending the first weeks of your selling season re-registering, rebuilding automations, and re-importing contacts. Your competitors are already texting.
Google Review Automation Stops
Those automatic review requests that fire after every Square or OtterOrder purchase? They stop the moment you cancel. No more 5-star reviews rolling in on autopilot. You'll have to set them all up again — and you lose the momentum.
The bottom line: Annual plans aren't about locking you in — they're about keeping you ready.
Stay registered, keep your automations running, maintain your list health, and hit the ground running when season starts. The cost of staying on is a fraction of the cost of starting over.
No contracts·Cancel anytime·SHAFT-compliant·White-glove onboarding on all plans
All plans include