Transforming Shared Kitchens & Food Brands into Community Powerhouses

At Small Batch Consulting, I help commercial kitchen operators and food entrepreneurs thrive. Whether you're optimizing a shared-use facility or building your next beloved food brand, I'm here to guide you every step of the way with tailored solutions that drive growth and success.

Services for Shared Kitchen Operators

  • Streamline your kitchen's operations by improving workflows, maximizing space utilization, and enhancing tenant management. We help commercial kitchen operators optimize daily processes for greater efficiency and profitability.

    • Assess facility layout and identify space utilization improvements.

    • Streamline workflows and improve equipment usage.

    • Create tenant scheduling systems for optimal kitchen usage.

    • Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for food safety and production processes.

  • Attract new tenants and retain existing ones with a tailored marketing strategy. We’ll help you build a strong brand presence, reach potential clients, and implement strategies to keep your kitchen fully booked and profitable.

    • Review current marketing strategies and brand positioning.

    • Develop a custom marketing plan for attracting food entrepreneurs.

    • Optimize online presence (website, social media).

    • Create targeted advertising campaigns to reach potential tenants.

    • Implement client retention programs to ensure long-term satisfaction.

  • Establish clear policies that promote a positive work culture, define staff responsibilities, and set expectations for tenant behavior. We help you create a professional environment where both staff and clients thrive.

    • Develop tenant agreements and facility use policies.

    • Establish food safety and sanitation policies for all tenants.

    • Foster a positive kitchen culture through employee engagement programs.

    • Create clear employee roles and responsibilities.

    • Develop conflict resolution protocols to ensure smooth operations.

  • Develop a roadmap for long-term growth with a solid business plan that aligns with your goals. We’ll help you scale your operations, improve profitability, and explore new revenue streams.

    • Conduct a business analysis to identify areas of improvement.

    • Create a strategic growth plan for facility expansion or new service offerings.

    • Develop a financial plan to track revenue, costs, and profitability.

    • Provide recommendations for scaling and increasing revenue.

    • Explore private label and partnership opportunities.

  • Keep your kitchen tenants satisfied and loyal with strategies that improve their overall experience. We’ll help you create systems for effective communication, feedback, and ongoing support to reduce turnover.

    • Develop systems for tenant feedback and satisfaction surveys.

    • Create tenant onboarding procedures to ensure a smooth start.

    • Implement tenant engagement programs to keep them connected and satisfied.

    • Provide strategies to improve tenant retention and reduce turnover.

    • Ensure consistent communication to address any concerns promptly.

  • Whether you’re expanding your facility, adding new services, or upgrading equipment, we provide full project management to help you implement changes effectively and on time.

    • Develop a project timeline and budget for any expansions or upgrades.

    • Coordinate vendor relationships and ensure timely delivery of materials.

    • Assist with construction plans and zoning requirements for expansion.

    • Manage project milestones to keep everything on track.

    • Ensure that changes to the facility align with business goals.

Services for Food Producers

  • We help food entrepreneurs grow and scale their businesses by identifying growth opportunities, improving efficiency, and expanding market reach. Whether you’re starting out or looking to scale, we’ll guide you through the process with a tailored strategy.

    Scope:

    • Market research to identify trends and opportunities in the food industry.

    • Product development and packaging strategies for differentiation.

    • Financial planning to scale operations and maximize profits.

    • Sales strategies for both B2B and B2C channels.

    • Expansion guidance for new markets or product lines.

  • Navigating the complexities of food safety and regulatory compliance can be overwhelming. We help food entrepreneurs ensure they are fully compliant with local, state, and federal regulations, including health permits, food safety certifications, and product labeling.

    • Cottage food law consultation and compliance.

    • FDA registration and food safety certifications (if applicable).

    • Assistance with local health permits and zoning requirements.

    • Labeling compliance for food products, including ingredients, nutrition facts, and information on allergens.

    • Ongoing support to ensure compliance with changing regulations.

  • Whether you’re launching a new product or refining your existing offerings, we help you develop products that stand out in the market. From recipe optimization to branding, we ensure your product has the right appeal for your target customers.

    • Recipe development and product optimization for taste and consistency.

    • Branding and packaging design that aligns with market trends.

    • Market positioning to ensure your product fills a niche in the competitive landscape.

    • Testing and feedback strategies to refine products before launch.

    • Guidance on supply chain and ingredient sourcing.

  • Position your product for success with a solid marketing strategy. We’ll help you define your brand’s voice, develop content, and create marketing campaigns to increase visibility and attract customers.

    • Branding and content marketing to build your identity.

    • Social media strategy to engage with customers and drive sales.

    • Email marketing campaigns for promotions, product launches, and customer retention.

    • Sales funnels to convert leads into loyal customers.

    • Partnership opportunities and collaborations for extended reach.

  • Building strong relationships with reliable suppliers and vendors is essential to growing your business. We help food entrepreneurs establish and maintain partnerships with trusted vendors for ingredients, packaging, and distribution.

    • Vendor sourcing for high-quality ingredients and packaging materials.

    • Negotiating contracts to secure the best prices and terms.

    • Building long-term relationships with suppliers and distributors to ensure consistency and reliability.

    • Inventory management strategies to keep supply chains running smoothly.

    • Assistance with order fulfillment and distribution channels.

  • Expand your reach and increase sales by exploring new distribution channels and partnerships. We help food entrepreneurs identify opportunities for retail expansion, wholesale distribution, and direct-to-consumer (D2C) sales.

    • Research and identify distribution channels (e.g., grocery stores, restaurants, online platforms).

    • Help with wholesale contracts and retailer partnerships.

    • Create a D2C strategy for selling directly through your website or platforms like Amazon.

    • Pitch support to help you get your product into stores and other retail locations.

    • Market entry strategies for new regions or international expansion.

  • As a food entrepreneur, you’ll need continuous guidance to overcome challenges and grow your business. Our ongoing mentorship provides the support and advice you need as your business evolves.

    • Quarterly business check-ins to track progress and refine strategies.

    • Ongoing product development support as your product line expands.

    • Financial advice to ensure sustainable growth and profitability.

    • Marketing updates to adjust strategies based on performance.

    • Mentorship for leadership development and team building as your business grows.

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How It Works

I keep it simple. First, I will have a consultation to understand your goals and challenges. Then, I will review your operations to identify areas for improvement. After that, I’ll provide practical solutions to help streamline your processes and ensure compliance. Finally, I will give you a clear action plan to move forward with confidence.

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