Independent Business Program

Your business is
independently owned.
Let people know.

Traced verifies independent ownership and lists your business across our Maps extension, website, and creator network. Free. No subscription. No catch.

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Maps Listing

Appear in "Better Nearby" on Traced Maps when someone looks up a chain near you.

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Green Badge

Verified independent badge for your website, Instagram, and storefront.

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Creator Network

Food and health creators use Traced to find independent brands to feature.

01 Business Information

Business Name *

Category *

Year Founded *

Business Address *

Primary location. If multiple locations, list your flagship.

Website

Google Maps URL

Paste your Google Maps listing URL — helps us place you on Traced Maps faster.

02 Ownership Structure

Ownership Type *

👤 Sole Proprietor One owner, personally operated

👨‍👩‍👧 Family Owned Family members own and operate

🤝 Partnership 2–3 independent co-owners

🔄 Cooperative Worker or community owned

📋 Small LLC LLC with no outside investors

💬 Other Explain below

Owner Name(s) *

Names of current owners. Will not be published without your permission.

Has the business ever received private equity or venture capital investment?

Honest answers only. VC-backed businesses may qualify as yellow zone rather than green.

Tell us your ownership story

03 Contact & Verification

Your Name *

Your Role *

Email Address *

Use your business email if possible — it speeds up verification.

Instagram Handle

Optional — helps us feature you to food creators in our network.

04 Confirmation

I confirm I am an owner or authorized representative of this business and have the authority to submit this listing on its behalf.

I confirm this business is independently owned and is not majority-owned by a private equity firm, publicly traded conglomerate, or franchise operator.

The information I've provided is accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that submitting false ownership information will result in removal from Traced.

Review typically takes 3–5 business days. You'll receive an email when your listing is approved or if we need more information.

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Submission received.

We'll review your listing and get back to you within 3–5 business days. Independent businesses are the backbone of what Traced is built to protect.

Your business isindependently owned.Let people know.

Your business is
independently owned.
Let people know.