Foodpreneur Program

Becoming a Foodpreneur

Let Madison College help you create a plan to operate and manage an independent foodservice business! This program addresses mobile and stationary service models for entrepreneurs planning a food truck, cafe, catering service, coffee shop, popup restaurant, on-site culinary services, or festival vending. Foodpreneurs get in the kitchen to develop products and work through kitchen logistics. Receive hands-on training to practice appropriate kitchen conduct that optimizes efficiency and food safety. Students will conduct a market analysis, identify equipment and logistics needs, develop products and services, and create financial projections; all in the process of creating a business plan for a small business.

Becoming a Foodpreneur Part 1
Fee: $349.00
Dates: 9/21/2026 - 11/2/2026
Times: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Days: M
Section Modality: In-Person
Building: Goodman South
Instructor: Christine Ameigh
Number of Seats: 15

Turn your passion for food into a successful business. This two-part Becoming a Foodpreneur program guides you through essential steps of launching a stationary or mobile foodservice operation. Through hands-on cooking experiences, business planning, and expert-led instruction, learn how to navigate regulations, develop profitable menus, market your business, and manage finances with confidence. Along the way, you'll connect with industry professionals, explore real-world challenges, and build the skills needed to operate a successful food venture. By the end of the program, you will have completed a professional business plan and a roadmap for turning your culinary vision into reality.

Food Prep Classes will be held at 5511 Monona Drive, Monona, WI. Becoming a Foodpreneur part 2 must be taken with part 1.

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