How to Make Money Feeding People in the Restaurant Industry

A two-part workshop to create---or fine tune--- your business model for a successful operation. This workshop is for a start-up: whether it’s a food truck, catering company, farmer’s market stall, bakery, fast casual, or fine dining restaurant. We will work together on your business model to include the basics on branding, writing a marketing plan, feasibility, of success, and establishing a financial foundation for success and growth.

CGCC and OCCC Remote on Tuesdays, 4pm – 6:30pm

We’ll meet on two Tuesdays, 4pm – 6:30pm, via zoom.  Included in the tuition is two 1:1 advising sessions via zoom, with advisers from the restaurant program.

April 23, 2024, SESSION 1:  The Recipe for a Successful Food Business 

Participants will create a “Business Model Canvas” and draft a marketing plan.

Instructors:  SBDC Advisors Leslie Hildula & Kellianne Parker

April 30, 2024, Session 2: Staying in Business

Participants will consider the feasibility of their business model and look at the financial tools and strategies to be and stay profitable.

Instructors: SBC Advisers Leslie Hildula & Natalie Bronson

OCCC In-Person Saturday Workshop 

We’ll meet on two Saturdays, 10am – 12:30, in-person, at the college. Included in the tuition is two 1:1 advising sessions via zoom, with advisers from the restaurant program.

June 15, 2024, SESSION 1:  The Recipe for a Successful Food Business 

Participants will create a “Business Model Canvas” and draft a marketing plan. Instructors:  SBDC Advisors Leslie Hildula & Kellianne Parker

June 22, 2024, Session 2: Staying in Business

Participants will consider the feasibility of their business model, the commonly used financial tools, and strategies, (e.g. controlling food costs & menu pricing) to be profitable.

Instructors: SBDC Advisers Leslie Hildula & Natalie Bronson

Workshop Price: $65