ABCs of a Food Business
A five-week foundational series for food entrepreneurs
Have a food business idea, or already started one and want to build a stronger foundation?
ABCs of a Food Business is a five-week series designed to help food entrepreneurs turn their ideas into more intentional business decisions. Throughout the series, participants will work through their food concept, menu and operations, start-up costs, pricing, and business pitch, with practical information they can apply to their own business.
What You’ll Work On
Your food business concept
Define what you sell, who you serve, how your business works, and what makes it different.
A focused and practical menu
Explore how to build a menu that aligns with your concept, capacity, and day-to-day operations.
Start-up costs and pricing strategy
Better understand the costs involved in starting or growing a food business and how pricing connects to costs, labor, and profitability.
A clear business pitch
Bring the pieces together and practice communicating your concept, business model, numbers, and next steps.
Interpretación en español disponible durante toda la serie.
Session Schedule
Session 1 — Tuesday, September 29, 2026 | 5:30–7:30 PM
In Person — Fourth Plain Community Commons
3101 E 4th Plain Blvd, Suite 101 Vancouver, WA 98661
Session 2 — Wednesday, October 7, 2026 | 5:30–7:30 PM
In Person — Cascade Park Community Library
600 NE 136th Ave, Vancouver, WA 98684
Session 3 — Wednesday, October 14, 2026 | 5:30–7:30 PM
In Person — Vancouver Community Library (Downtown)
901 C Street, Vancouver, WA 98660
Session 4 — Wednesday, October 21, 2026 | 5:30–7:30 PM
Virtual — Online via Zoom
Registered participants will receive the Zoom information before the session.
Session 5 — Wednesday, October 28, 2026 | 5:30–7:30 PM
In Person — Vancouver Community Library (Downtown)
901 C Street, Vancouver, WA 98660
One registration includes the full five-week series.
Please note that meeting locations vary by session. Registered participants will receive reminders with session details before each class.
Ready to join us?
Whether you’re exploring a food business idea or already working to grow one, this series offers a space to learn, ask questions, and build practical tools for your next steps.
This workshop is open to the community. We welcome small business owners and entrepreneurs at different stages of their business journey.
Questions?
BusinessAssist@FourthPlainForward.org
Small businesses. Stronger communities.
