Starting a Food Service Business

Empower your community with Food Venture Accelerator’s Starting a Food Service Business workshop. This program is designed for Small Business Development Centers, colleges, universities, and entrepreneurship training organizations.

This 3-hour live online program gives aspiring entrepreneurs a practical, high-level introduction to launching restaurants, food trucks, and catering businesses. Delivered by food industry experts, it helps participants understand what it really takes to succeed in today’s food service environment.

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What SBDCs say ...

Kingston’s Integrated Economic Development Strategy has a specific focus on the creation of a conducive business environment for both new and existing food and beverage businesses. This program aligns well with the Kingston’s strategic priorities to support entrepreneurs in the food and beverage sector and rural economy.

Norman Musengimana
Kingston Economic Development Centre

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

Learning Objectives

By the end of this program, entrepreneurs will:

  • Understand the core steps involved in launching a restaurant, food truck, or catering business.
  • Identify common risks and mistakes in food service startups and learn strategies to avoid them.
  • Gain awareness of budgeting, menu design, and service models suited to their goals.
  • Recognize how today’s market conditions impact food service businesses and how to adapt.

More Details

  • This is a single 3-hour workshop delivered live on Zoom, presented by experienced food industry speakers.
  • The session is interactive, with live discussion and Q&A.
  • This program can be offered in one block or two 90-minute sections, depending on organizational needs.


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
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Why Organizations Choose the Starting a Food Service Business Program

Designed for Small Business Development Centers, colleges, universities, and entrepreneurship training organizations, this 3-hour program gives aspiring entrepreneurs a practical introduction to launching restaurants, food trucks, or catering businesses with confidence and clarity.

Help Entrepreneurs Build Realistic Foundations

Give participants a clear picture of what running a food service business entails, from planning to daily operations.

Help Participants Avoid Common Pitfalls

Equip new entrepreneurs with strategies to sidestep the most frequent causes of failure in restaurants, food trucks, and catering businesses.

Help Entrepreneurs Become Financially Aware

Introduce practical tools for budgeting, menu costing, and sustainable financial practices to set strong foundations.

Help Businesses Adapt to Today’s Market

Prepare participants to navigate current challenges — from shifting consumer preferences to post-COVID realities in the food service industry.

Our Programs Comply with the Guidelines Set Out by the US FDA & CFIA

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