Acknowledgement

For over a decade, The Food Corridor has been at the forefront of the shared kitchen industry, playing a pivotal role in
shaping its growth and setting standards for success across the U.S. and Canada. As a thought leader in the space, The Food
Corridor has helped define the industry’s best practices, empowering shared kitchens to scale and thrive.

Their innovative software, trusted by hundreds of the nation’s top shared kitchens, revolutionizes kitchen operations.
It enables operators to streamline critical functions such as scheduling, invoicing, compliance tracking, and client
communication. The software also supports financial reporting and bookkeeping integration, ensuring efficient management
for kitchens of all sizes. Through The Kitchen Door, food businesses can easily discover and book commercial kitchens,
processors, and storage spaces, connecting entrepreneurs with valuable community assets.

The Food Corridor is also a hub for knowledge and collaboration. As moderators of the Network for Incubator and
Commissary Kitchens (NICK), they foster a vibrant community where kitchen operators exchange ideas, solve challenges, and
learn from industry experts. Their commitment to education is further highlighted by their Shared Kitchen 101 Workshops
and the Shared Kitchen Summit, a premier national event that gathers kitchen operators to share insights, innovations, and
strategies for success.

With a decade of experience, The Food Corridor continues to lead the way, providing technical assistance, thought
leadership, and tools that drive the shared kitchen industry forward.

Fruition Planning & Management is a community development consulting firm focused on providing strategic support to
mission-driven organizations that expand entrepreneurial opportunities and build sustainable food systems.

As part of the USDA Regional Food Business Centers network, the Northwest and Rocky Mountain Regional Food Business
Center supports a more resilient, diverse, and competitive food system. The Center is a six-state resource node for the
region’s small and mid-tier food and farm businesses and local and regional food sector development initiatives. It provides
opportunities for cross-regional collaboration and technical assistance on topics such as scaling food enterprises, meat
supply chains, climate-smart crops, and right-size infrastructure. It also serves as a gateway for USDA programs.

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