Register for Part One - Setting the Stage: Food Service Businesses in a Nutshell (Online)

Tuesday, July 07, 2026, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM Eastern

Location: Online

How to Launch a Food Service Business: From Spark to Start is a step-by-step series that walks participants through the process of turning a food business idea into reality—from the initial concept all the way through obtaining a certificate of occupancy.

This series is ideal for individuals interested in:

• Opening a restaurant or café
• Starting a food truck
• Launching a catering business
• Beginning a bakery or home-based food business
• Exploring other food service or value-added food ventures

Each session provides practical, actionable guidance to help participants understand the real steps required to successfully start and operate a food business. The first session provides a big-picture overview, followed by five additional sessions that dive deeper into key startup fundamentals.

These sessions are all Online and the times are all 6 pm to 7:30 pm

Part 1: July 7th: Setting the Stage: Food Service Businesses in a Nutshell

Part 2: July 14th: Foundations of Launching a Food Service Business

Part 3: July 21st: Different Types of Food Service Businesses & Requirements

Part 4: July 28th: Menu Development and Food Costs

Part 5: August 4th: Operations and Systems

Part 6: August 11th: Preparations for Certificate of Occupancy