About this Event
Food Business Licensing 101
Free
Event times: 12:00-2:00pm
Location: Shed 5 Commons
Instructions: (please enter doors facing Russell St)
Food Business Licensing 101 is designed for aspiring and early-stage food entrepreneurs who want to understand what food license they need, who regulates what, and how to prepare a complete application. This session walks you through state and local licensing requirements, common pitfalls, and the documents you’ll need to get approved.
What You’ll Learn:
● The difference between MDARD licensing and City of Detroit / Health Department licensing
● Which licenses apply to your business type (catering, CPG, food truck, pop-ups, markets, restaurants, and more)
● Requirements you must complete before applying
● Required documents for a complete application
● The application and approval timeline
● How shared commercial kitchens factor into licensing
● Resources to support your next steps
You’ll also receive access to our Digital Guide for Starting a Food Business and time for Q&A.
Event venue & nearby stays
2810 Russell St, 2810 Russell Street, Detroit, United States
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