This workshop is designed to help you take a hard look at whether you’re truly ready for the challenges ahead.
About this Event

Dreaming of starting a food business? This workshop is designed to help you take a hard look at whether you’re truly ready for the challenges ahead. Food businesses are rewarding but notoriously difficult to sustain. Many entrepreneurs enter the industry with passion but without the necessary skills, experience, or resources to succeed.

In this candid and thought-provoking session, we’ll explore the realities of running a food business, from the financial and emotional demands to the often-overlooked knowledge and skills required for success. By the end, you’ll have a clearer understanding of what it takes and whether you’re prepared to move forward—or if it’s time to reevaluate your path.

Key Topics:

The truth about the food industry: Why businesses fail and how to beat the odds.
Cooking skills vs. business skills: Why you need both—and what gaps to address.
Financial realities: Understanding the capital, time, and energy investment required.
Overlooked essentials: Licensing, compliance, marketing, and operational planning.
Personal and professional readiness: Are you prepared to commit fully?

Outcomes:

Evaluate your readiness to start a food business on personal, professional, and financial levels.
Identify gaps in skills, knowledge, and resources that need to be addressed before launching.
Understand the often-overlooked challenges of food entrepreneurship and what it takes to succeed.
Leave with actionable next steps to help you make an informed decision about your journey.