Fromagination

Ownership

Fromagination was founded in 2007 by owner and general manager Ken Monteleone, who appears to be a Madison-resident owner based on his long-term involvement with the business and local community connections.

Local Sourcing

Nearly 60 percent of the shop's total gourmet offerings come from an area stretching from Minneapolis to Madison to Chicago, with shop inventory focused on Wisconsin products, though Fromagination also provides cheeses from places such as Vermont, Minnesota, California, Italy, France, England and the Netherlands.

Community Involvement

Fromagination makes donations to organizations and events which foster social and economic empowerment, reflecting gratitude to Madison and the greater community with preference for projects pertaining to health, nutrition, food and agriculture. Fromagination actively engages with the local community through partnerships with local farms and producers, hosting various events including cheese tastings and educational workshops.

Local Workforce

Fromagination's staff includes expert cheesemongers with many years of experience from varying backgrounds, and staff members are eager to help guests. Multiple reviews consistently praise staff as "friendly," "knowledgeable," and "helpful," though detailed wage and tenure information is not available.

Revenue Retention

Fromagination has 10 employees at its single Madison location and has an online storefront with nationwide shipping, suggesting revenue stays mostly local though some portion flows nationally through online sales.

Local Presence

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