About The Launch Program

Do you have a food business idea but don't know where to start?

Go from recipe to reality with the support of the Kitchen 66 Launch Program. The Launch Program is a 12 week course that meets once weekly. Over the course of 12 weeks, K66 and our community of industry experts will provide you with a step-by-step guide to launch your business covering topics like profitability, setting up an LLC, marketing and more. In addition, the Launch Program will assist you in attaining proper licensing, provide access to rentable commercial kitchen space, and access to sales and distribution opportunities at the Mother Road Market.

The Launch Program provides:

  • Weekly start-up courses on key topics in food business, including how to set up a legal food startup, develop sales and marketing strategies, a profitable business model, and how to effectively pitch your food startup.

  • Access to utilize Kitchen 66's commercial kitchen facility at the Mother Road Market.

  • Sales opportunities through K66 sales resources, including food and beverage demonstrations, catering, and mobile pop-ups at farmers markets.

  • Support from Kitchen 66's community of food entrepreneurs.

  • Promotion from Kitchen 66 on platforms including social media, news features, and our website.

Tuition: $500 for the program. Scholarships are available on a need basis, to inquire please contact Kitchen 66 at info@kitchen66tulsa.com.

 

APPLY FOR THE SPRING 2022 LAUNCH CLASS

Applications close Monday January 31st at midnight

 
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between the Launch Program and Kitchen Membership?

The Launch Program is a 12 week hands-on intensive business startup program. Participants work alongside a small group of startups to develop their ideas into real businesses. K66 provides weekly workshops, mentorship, and the opportunity to enroll as a Kitchen Member and utilize sales and distribution resources.

Kitchen Membership provides licensed food businesses with access to a ~3,000 sqft commercial kitchen facility to produce, store, and operate their food business. Membership is available on an ongoing basis throughout the year. 

What is the application process for the Launch Program?

Applications for the Kitchen 66 Launch Program can be found here (hyperlink to application), and any questions regarding the program can be emailed to info@kitchen66tulsa.com. On a rolling basis, applicants will be invited to interview with the Kitchen 66 team! For the Fall 2021 class, participants will be selected by Tuesday, September 7th. 

What is Meet the Makers?

A celebration, showcase, and graduation all rolled into one! 

At the culmination of the program, graduates are invited to showcase their progress and to pitch their business to an audience of industry leaders, buyers, entrepreneurs, and friends of the Kitchen 66 program.  Meet the Makers is held inside Mother Road Market. 

Who is an ideal candidate for the Launch Program?

We seek motivated and ambitious entrepreneurs who are eager to take their recipe and concepts to the next level. Come ready to test, formalize, and expand your ideas! We welcome any and all food-centric startup concepts,  including: 

  • Packaged food products

  • Catering companies 

  • Restaurant concepts 

  • Food trucks/trailers 

  • Agricultural Products 

  • Food justice initiatives 

  • Food education concepts 

  • Sustainability concepts 

 

What does success look like at graduation of the Launch Program?

A successful graduate will walk away with an...

  • Operating food business

  • Tested and validated product concept

  • Developed brand identity

  • Sustainable pricing structure and business model

  • Sales and marketing strategy

 

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