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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testimonials

What they say

"Kiran and Sima combined to knock this program out of the park! I learned a lot in a very short amount of time and made some great connections too!"

Jeff Davis
Island Son Canada

"The Food Venture Accelerator is well organized, and has great, relevant content. I’ve learned so much even after being in business for 6 years."

Jamie Bootsma
Bootsma Bakery

Lethbridge, AB

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).
  • 1-1 professional food industry mentorship from executives, dietitians & serial entrepreneurs in the food industry.
  • 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 Take or Run this Program?

Our programs are only offered via organizations across North America, including but not limited to:

  • Small Business Development Centers
  • Universities
  • Colleges

If you want to take this program individually, please email us, and we will connect you with the closest program or business center in your region.

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