Shared Commercial Kitchen/Food Incubator
Startup food businesses and food trucks Downtown need commercial sized kitchens to enable them to thrive. Creating a shared commercial kitchen/food incubator Downtown would support these small food businesses and bring more restaurants/vibrancy to Downtown.
Two existing models:
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Incubator - Users pay a fee for working space, guidance, classes, and a network. Ex: J’s Kitchen in Doraville, GA
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Accelerator - Invests in each start up instead of charging them, equity in company. Ex: Food-X in New York City
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Promotes entrepreneurship
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Brings variety into Downtown
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Supports local businesses
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