Join a free community designed to help all culinary businesses LEARN. CONNECT. GROW.
Don't do business alone
The Culinary Business Network puts you in a community of culinary business owners who understand exactly what you're up against, with the tools and the people to help you figure out the rest.
- Restaurant Owners
- Bakery Owners
- Bar & Lounge Owners
- Food Truck Owners
- Pop-up Business
- Caterers
- Private & Personal Chefs
- Culinary Arts Students
- Hospitality Management Students
- Future Culinary Business Owners
4th Annual Global Culinary Conference
- February 8 - 9, 2027
- Rice University in Houston
Two days of connection, learning, and opportunity built for culinary business owners. CBN members get early access to tickets before general registration opens.
Learn live. Or catch it later.
We host regular live training sessions on YouTube, taught by industry experts on everything from bookkeeping to marketing. Join live and ask questions, or catch the replay in the CBN training library anytime.
Cook with confidnece
Running a culinary business involves constant pressure and limited time for fresh ideas. With a passion for food but no training in marketing, finance, or HR, pay only for the courses and coaching you need. Sign up with no monthly fee or credit card required.
A Community That Actually Gets It
Connect with restaurant owners, food truck operators, bakers, and caterers in a network organized by business type and region. Live masterminds, monthly virtual happy hours, and direct access to peers solving the same problems you are.
Live Trainings With Industry Experts
Free live training sessions streamed on our YouTube channel and taught by industry experts. Can't make it live? Every session is archived in the library.
A Training Library Open Anytime
A 24/7 digital library of business guides, templates, and industry insights. Browse anytime and learn at your own pace, at no extra cost.
Real Time Resources & Updates
Real-time notifications for grant opportunities, new training programs, and industry news, curated specifically for culinary entrepreneurs.
As a small business owner who took over the family business during the pandemic, I felt a bit lost as to how to run the business. The program has been invaluable, it has empowered me to take control of the business.
Feed the Soul provides key expertise and resources to small businesses that really is a vital tool in the life cycle of local minority businesses. It levels the playing field for underserved businesses.
3 STEPS TO JOIN FOR FREE
You built something worth protecting. Join the network free, then invest in individual courses or live coaching when you're ready to go deeper. No membership fee, no monthly commitment.
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Get your free membership
Create your account and get instant access to the community, the on-demand training library, live sessions, and the events calendar. No cost, no catch.
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Take courses and learn at your own pace
Browse the course catalog and pay per course, starting at $25. Each course is priced individually so you only invest in the training your business actually needs.
Courses from $25
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When You're Ready talk to the experts
Add live one-on-one coaching starting at $250, or look out for bundle pricing as the course catalog grows.
Coaching from $250
Not ready to join yet?
Don't do business alone. The Culinary Business Network gives you the community, training, and support to keep growing it, at no cost to join. If you're not ready to join, our free newsletter keeps culinary business tips coming to your inbox in the meantime.
Feed the Soul Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. All contributions are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.
Is it really free to join?
Yes. Membership in the Culinary Business Network is completely free. You get instant access to the community, the on-demand training library, live YouTube trainings, and the events calendar as soon as you sign up.
What do I pay for?
Individual courses, live coaching sessions, and course bundles are priced separately from membership. You choose what you need and pay only for that. There is no required monthly fee.
How much do courses cost?
Course pricing starts at $25 and varies by topic and length. Live coaching sessions start at $250.
Can I bundle courses together?
Bundle pricing will be available as the course catalog grows. Check the course catalog for current bundle options.
Do you offer one-on-one coaching?
Yes. Live coaching with industry experts is available as an add-on for an additional fee, separate from course pricing.
Do I need to be a business owner to join?
Not at all. Whether you're aspiring to start a business, work as a manager, or just want to sharpen your skills, membership is open to you at any stage.