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Restaurant Business Development Grant Program

Applications open February 1st to April 15th. Subscribe to our newsletter to be notified when we open applications for our next cohort.

About

We’re devoted to helping your culinary business grow by providing essential resources and training services. The Restaurant Business Development Program is designed to support restaurant owners like you by offering comprehensive business development assistance valued at $15,000. 

Through this initiative, we aim to empower culinary business owners with the tools needed to navigate industry challenges, enhance profitability, and achieve long-term sustainability. Whether you need guidance on business strategy, marketing, financial planning, or operations, our program is here to support your success.

The Restaurant Business Development Program ensures your business is financially sustainable, operationally sound, and advancing towards the next culinary endeavors. Cohorts will receive:

  • 6 months of intentional consultations followed up with educational training services
  • Continuous training and services extend to support you with procedures that help you process and maintain your business

Learn more below about the program below.

Program Offerings

Business Development Areas

Finance & Accounting

Plan and adopt best practices to improve inventory management and reduce theft.

Ads & Marketing

Increase visibility and receive access training, including advertising, digital learning, radio promotions, public relations, and overall promotional strategies.

Business Expansion

 This support will help businesses navigate the expansion process of adding new locations or creating a franchise model.

Operating Procedures

Build Standard Operating Procedures, strategies and planning to ensure that your business is working to its maximum capacity.

Human Resources

Receive consulting services to develop best practices for hiring, training, and managing employees.

Get to Know

Meet Program Alumni

We are proud to showcase the talented and hardworking recipients of our Restaurant Business Development Program grants. These entrepreneurs have demonstrated exceptional passion, dedication, and creativity in the culinary industry. Through our support, they have gained access to essential funding, mentorship, and business development resources to help their restaurants thrive.

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