Other SMS providers can't handle fireworks — they either can't get you approved or they cancel your account mid-season. We've been doing this for years. We know the rules. We get fireworks companies approved and keep them approved.
Approved in weeks, not months. Custom seasonal plans. No contracts.
Most platforms aren't built for regulated industries. Here's what fireworks companies run into every single time.
Other platforms flag fireworks as restricted the moment they see your business type — leaving you stuck before you even send your first message.
You spend weeks building your list, crafting campaigns — then out of nowhere your account gets shut down right before the 4th of July. Been there?
Yes — fireworks fall under the "F" in SHAFT (Sex, Hate, Alcohol, Firearms/Explosives, Tobacco). Most platforms see "explosives" and run. We see opportunity.
Cookie-cutter monthly plans don't work when 80% of your revenue hits in June and July. You need flexible, seasonal SMS that scales with your calendar.
SHAFT is the carrier compliance framework that governs Sex, Hate, Alcohol, Firearms & Explosives, and Tobacco. Fireworks — pyrotechnics, commercial fireworks retail, seasonal stands — fall squarely under the Firearms/Explosives category.
Most SMS companies see "F" and decline. We've built our entire SHAFT compliance workflow to get regulated businesses approved and keep them compliant — including fireworks companies across the country.
We've done this before. We know the language, the campaign templates, the carrier documentation. 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 dailyNot a generic SMS tool. A platform built around how fireworks businesses actually operate.
We handle the 10DLC registration and carrier approval process from start to finish — with campaign language specifically crafted for fireworks retailers.
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.
Turn one-time buyers into annual regulars. Cash-back rewards, VIP lists, and repeat customer automations keep people coming back every season.
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.
Pre-built campaign templates and automation sequences mapped to every fireworks selling window.
Kickoff sale, early-bird subscriber list growth
Countdown campaigns, location / hours alerts
Flash deals, real-time inventory, FOMO sends
Blowout pricing, win-back, loyalty wrap-up
Holiday push, rewards redemption, VIP lists
Already running Square? Plug it in. Want a POS built for fireworks stands and seasonal events? Meet OtterOrder.
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.
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.
"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!"
Stop getting declined. Stop losing your account before peak season. Get approved, stay approved, and send campaigns that actually sell fireworks.
No contracts · Custom seasonal pricing · White-glove onboarding · SHAFT compliance included
Get a custom plan built around your season, your volume, and your locations. Includes shortcode options, custom SMS rates, and white-glove onboarding.
No commitment. No pressure. Just a straight conversation about what you need.
billed annually
$75/mo equivalent
Perfect for single-location stands and small seasonal retailers.
billed annually
$200/mo equivalent
Built for multi-location retailers and regional seasonal operations.
billed annually
$317/mo equivalent
For high-volume fireworks retailers running major seasonal campaigns.
Large chains, distributors, and brands that need a dedicated shortcode and negotiated rates.
*Price includes carrier fees
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
Cancel your plan? Your 10DLC campaign gets deactivated. 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