Restaurant to Retail

This 6-session live online program, led by seasoned food industry experts, equips organizations to deliver specialized training, empowering restaurant entrepreneurs to transform their signature recipes into retail-ready consumer packaged goods (CPG) with strategic guidance, regulatory compliance, and market-ready brand strategy.

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What SBDCs are saying ...

Siskiyou Economic Development Centre and Siskiyou Farm Co. are pleased to endorse Food Venture Accelerator Inc. for its exceptional support of food entrepreneurs.

FVA's comprehensive approach, combining mentorship, education, and industry insights, has empowered countless startups to grow and thrive in the competitive food market. By providing tailored resources and expert guidance, Food Venture Program Inc. plays a vital role in fostering innovation and sustainability in the food industry.

We are confident that our businesses who participated in the 12 Week Bootcamp gained invaluable tools for success. We highly recommend Food Venture Program Inc. for any food business seeking to scale and excel.

Tandy Thackeray
Operations, Agriculture & Innovation
Siskiyou Economic Development

I thought this was a great presentation!

Speaking from my own experience, restaurateurs have a passion for food and service. This program is a great example of all the structure that needs to be put in place for a food business. If you can get in with this type of knowledge when you start your business, it’s going to save you so many headaches as you continue to grow.

Everything you explained during this session took us years to perfect. It was very insightful and very educational for our clients who are in this initial concept phase of their business. I appreciate you taking the time to share your knowledge and resources.

Jacqueline Ruff
Business Advisor
Southwest Indiana SBDC Network

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Why SBDC's and Other Training Organizations Choose FVA's Restaurant to Retail Program?

This 6-session live online program, led by seasoned food industry experts, empowers restaurant owners, chefs, and food service entrepreneurs to take their signature dishes beyond the dining room.

With strategic guidance, regulatory compliance training, and brand-building expertise, participants learn how to transform menu favorites into retail-ready consumer packaged goods (CPG) that can succeed on store shelves.

Help Restaurant Owners Extend Their Reach

Enable local chefs and restaurateurs to transform signature dishes into consumer packaged goods (CPG), opening new revenue streams beyond the dining room.

Restaurateurs Can Address Compliance with Ease

Equip participants with expert guidance on CFIA and FDA requirements so they enter retail with safe, compliant products and confidence.

Help Participants Build Standout Brands

Provide structured training in food branding and marketing psychology, ensuring entrepreneurs position their products to attract both buyers and consumers.

Help Businesses Scale for Retail Success

Support entrepreneurs in understanding co-packing, financing, and distribution so they can grow efficiently and enter retail markets prepared.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this program, entrepreneurs will:

Gain the ability to adapt restaurant recipes into scalable formulations for retail production.
Learn how to comply with Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) safety, packaging, and labeling requirements.
Develop the knowledge to create compelling branding and marketing strategies that position products for retail buyers and consumers.

Class 1	Class 2	Class 3	Class 4	Class 5	Class 6
Scaling recipes for retail production	Food safety, sanitation, and compliance foundations	Packaging, labeling, and nutrition regulations (CFIA/FDA)	Branding, marketing psychology, and consumer behavior	Financing, co-packing, and distribution strategies	Final pitch presentations and go-to-market readiness

More Details

6 weekly, LIVE, 2.5-hour classes held online on Zoom (NEVER pre-recorded).
Certificate of Completion from Food Venture Accelerator provided to all graduates.
Lifetime access to a private community of food/beverage entrepreneurs with resources updated regularly.
Flexible scheduling: run on any 6 days at times that fit your organization.
Interactive Q&A and mentorship with experienced food industry experts.

Want to Offer this Program in Your Community?

We work with organizations across North America, including but not limited to:

Small Business Development Centres
Food & Beverage Industry Associations
Food Innovation Centres
Co-Packers/Ghost Kitchens
Colleges/Universities