The Great Rivers Council believes in providing a simple and compelling way for Scouts to fund their adventure by learning the value of hard work and earning their own way. The Trail’s End Popcorn & Burgers’ Smokehouse product sale is the perfect opportunity to teach this valuable life lesson and fund the most exciting year of Scouting ever.
The popcorn sale is not just about selling popcorn…It’s also about promoting Scouting!
70% of the Popcorn & Burgers’ Sale supports local Scouting!
Four Options to Sell
Hundreds of thousands of dollars go back to the Scouting program in the Great Rivers Council as a result of the annual Trail’s End and Burger’s Smokehouse sale. 70% of all dollars collected during the sale support local Scouting. Units earn a 50% commission on Trail’s End and Burgers’ Smokehouse products they sell directly. Online Trail’s End sales may vary. The product sale is a way for a Scout to support his or her way through the various activities during the year.
There are four options to sell:
- Traditional Take-order Sales: An order and fulfillment process that takes place in your neighborhood, where Scouts go door-to-door and ask for popcorn orders that are fulfilled at a later date.
- Show-and-Deliver: An order and fulfillment process that takes place in your neighborhood, where Scouts go door-to-door and ask for product orders that are fulfilled at a later date.
- Show-and-Sell: A direct sale that takes place outside of a local business, where Scouts interact directly with community members and encourage them to buy popcorn and Burgers’ Smokehouse products.
- Sell Online to Friends and Family who live out of town: Online Sales are also available and can be used to raise funds for your unit no matter where the customer is located. Check out the 50 States Club below!
For more information, contact your District Kernel or District Executive.
Highlights of the Product Sale
- 50% commission on take order and show & sell products (48% commission, 2% incentives)
- Online and in-person sales training opportunities
- Amazon Rewards Program
- No credit card fees
- Door hangers
- Order forms
- Banners
- Square Readers
Why do Scout Units Sell?
- Scouts learn life lessons by “earning their own way.”
- Product sales revenue supports the unit program.
- Provides funds for activities and advancement, lowers the cost of camps, district activities, and prices at the Scout shop.
- Increase your unit and council income – 48% stays with the local unit.
- Scouts use the funds for various Scouting programs, fees and activities.
- There are loads of incentives to motivate Scouts: cool prizes, Top 100 Club, free camp and more.
Product Sale Resources
Key Dates
From the Kick-Off to the Final Order, make your popcorn sale run smooth by staying on top of all of the 2025 Product Sale key dates. Find additional information on the Council calendar or contact your District Kernel or District Executive.
Training Dates
- July 8 – Unit Kernel Training Five Rivers Roundtable
- July 10 – Early Selling Units – Zoom
- July 31 – Unit Kernel Training Osage Trails Roundtable
- Aug 2 – Unit Kernel Sales Training – Scouting Adventure Center
- Aug 12 – Unit Kernel Training Black Diamond Roundtable
- Aug 14 – Unit Kernel Training Grand Prairie Roundtable
- Aug 26 – Unit Kernel Sales Training- Zoom
Learning Sessions
The 2025 Topic-Specific Training sessions are here to boost your unit’s productivity—imagine a superhero team, but with less spandex! Conducted mainly on Zoom (pajamas welcome!), these sessions are tailor-made for your Unit Kernels, Co-Kernels, and Product Team Volunteers.
These topics were identified by fellow Kernels as weak points, so you’re not alone—more like a quirky squad fighting the evil forces of confusion together! Get ready for some productivity magic, one Zoom call at a time!
- Aug 5 & 24 Unit Level Assistance & Rookie Kernels
- 7PM – Incentives, Fun Ideas, Kick-off Planning
- 8PM – 1 & 2 Year Kernels “Getting Started
- Aug 6 & 25 Square
- 7PM – First-time Setup & Training
- 8PM – Returning Users Inventory Training
- Aug 7 & 26 Trail’s End App & Storefronts
- 7PM – Non-Trail’s End Storefronts/City Storefronts
- 8PM – Non-Trail’s End Storefronts/Rural Storefronts
Kernel Breakouts
Kernel breakouts are ZOOM sessions for Kernels with similar experience to exchange ideas, seek advice, and support each other. Attendees can drop in for a few questions or stay for the whole session. These smaller gatherings allow for personalized interaction.
Join us every other Sunday, Sept 7, Sept 21, Oct 5, Oct 19, Nov 2, Nov 16, Nov 30, Dec 7 at the times listed below.
- Veteran Kernel Breakout (3rd year +) – 7:00 PM – Veteran Kernels gather for info & advice, touchbase with similarly experienced.
- Rookie Kernel Breakout (1st/2nd year) – 8:00 PM – Rookie Kernels gather for answers & advice. We’re all in the same boat here.
- Veteran & Rookie Breakout- Late Edition – 9:00 PM – Late Session for those who may miss the earlier. Mixed company.
Training Videos
What’s New in 2025
Unit Kickoff
Storefront Prep
Managing Inventory
Overcome Excuses
Storefront Training – Scout
Storefront Training – Parent
What Selling Teaches
Storefront Reservations
Storefront Best Practices
End of Sale Procedure
Additional Resources
Product Sale Resources
Leader Forms 2025
Additional Resources
Product Pickup Times & Locations
Product pickup times and locations are listed below. Please check back here for updates.
Black Diamond District | September 22 and November 17 (Between 5PM – 7PM)
American Legion Hall
520 East Maple Street, Shelbina, MO 63468
Contact Phil Leatherman 573-822-3666
Boonslick | Thursday, September 21 and November 15/16 (Between 3PM – 6:15PM)
Premier Moving & Storage
2701 Vandiver, Columbia, MO 65202
Contact Danny Paul, 573-489-2876
Five Rivers | September 22 (Between 3PM to 5PM)
N.H. Scheppers Distributing
2300 St. Mary’s Blvd., Jefferson City, MO 65109
Contact: Bradley Kellerman 573-469-2129
Grand Prairie | Saturday, September 23 and November 18 (Between 8AM – 9AM)
Continental Products
2000 West Blvd, Mexico, MO 65265
(West side loading docks.)
Contact Kelli Elliott 573-239-1539
Kinderhook | Date TBD
Barefoot Floors and Home Design
3980 Jr. Prewitt Pkwy, Osage Beach. MO 65065
Contact: Amanda Hayes 832-334-9144
Mark Twain |Saturday, September 23 and November 18 (Between 8AM – 9AM)
Continental Products
2000 West Blvd, Mexico, MO 65265
(West side loading docks.)
Contact Kelli Elliott 573-239-1539
Osage Trails | Date TBD
Bast Moving & Storage
108 W. Pacific Street, Sedalia, MO 65301
Contact: Chris Harper, 573-375-8088
For other arrangements, contact your District Executive.
