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Becoming a Foodpreneur
Let Madison College help you create a plan to operate and manage an independent foodservice business! This program addresses mobile and stationary service models for entrepreneurs planning a food truck, cafe, catering service, coffee shop, popup restaurant, on-site culinary services, or festival vending. Foodpreneurs get in the kitchen to develop products and work through kitchen logistics. Receive hands-on training to practice appropriate kitchen conduct that optimizes efficiency and food safety. Students will conduct a market analysis, identify equipment and logistics needs, develop products and services, and create financial projections; all in the process of creating a business plan for a small business.
Classroom lectures are combined with hands-on practices and interactions with subject matter experts, to provide students ample opportunities to integrate theories with experience. This seven-week two-part program provides the flexibility of live remote class sessions during four of the weeks and in-person kitchen time during three of the weeks.
Becoming a Foodpreneur - Part 1 | $299 | #36088
Night 1-2, 3-6 PM, Online live - startup content, Instructor: Kay-Tee Olds - 9/24 and 9/26
Night 3-4, 3-6 PM in kitchen, Instructor: Christine Ameigh - 10/1 and 10/3
Night 5-6, 3-6 PM, Online live - startup content, Instructor: Kay-Tee Olds, 10/8 and 10/10
Night 7, 3-6 PM in kitchen, Instructor: Christine Ameigh - 10/15
Becoming a Foodpreneur - Part 2 | $299 | #36080
Night 8, 3-6 PM in kitchen, Instructor: Christine Ameigh - 10/17
Night 9-10, 3-6 PM, Online live - management content, Instructor: Kay-Tee Olds - 10/22 and 10/24
Night 11-12, 3-6 PM in kitchen, Instructor: Christine Ameigh - 10/29 and 11/5 (skip 10/31)
Night 13-14, 3-6 PM, Online live - management content, Instructor: Kay-Tee Olds - 11/7 and 11/12
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