Growing into a Storefront Course Application

Growing into a Storefront is an 7-week classroom curriculum and cohort-style learning program, with a student graduation ceremony to take place during week 8. This course is built for early to mid-stage food businesses looking to strengthen their operational and business management knowledge in preparation for their "storefront" dreams.

Classes are taught by Subject Matter Experts from the local food & beverage business and supporting industries, exploring critical practices and components necessary to sustain a viable business that meets your future goals.

To ensure this is the program for you, please complete the following application. You are able to leave at any time and complete it at a later time. Thank you for your application and we look forward to learning more about you!

Feeling stumped or need some clarification on our asks? Send questions to Findlaylearn@findlaymarket.org.

Thank You,

Findlay Market Food Innovation Team

Application period closes January 5th, 2025

Final candidate interviews take place January 6th-17th

Course runs Mondays, 5:30p-8:30p, February 10th-March 31st

Contact Information

First Name *

Last Name *

Street Address *

City, State, Zip Code *

Phone Number *

Email Address *

Demographic Information

All information is kept confidential and used solely to determine Findlay Market grant eligibility and to meet grant reporting requirements. All data is aggregated anonymously to be shared with funders and potential funders. We appreciate your honest responses, as this is how we are able to continue funding our food innovation programs

Race/Ethnicity (Select all that apply) *

Do you identify as an immigrant, refugee or displaced person? *

Yearly Household Income *

Gender *

Your preferred pronouns *

She/her

He/Him

They/them

Other Other

Business Information

Business Name *

Business Phone *

Business Address *

Business zip code *

Business Website Link

Business Instagram Handle

Business Facebook Page

Number of years you've been in business *

Current business model (select all that apply) *

Business Registration Type *

Is this business currently your only/full time job? *

What is your average monthly income from your business? *

What is the average number of monthly orders, customers, or checks your business serves? *

What bookkeeping system do you currently use? *

Business Plan

Please attach your current business plan for review. If you do not currently have a business plan, please complete the business profile template linked below and upload here. If you have questions, please contact us at: findlaylearn@findlaymarket.org

Business Profile Template GIAS l Business Profile

Please attach your business plan or business profile here: *

Please summarize your concept *

Upload a copy of your menu here (Optional, but encouraged)

Desired future business model (select all that apply) *

Industry Experience

Information gathered in this section will help us understand the food & beverage industry experience or knowledge you may already have.

How long did you work in the food & beverage industry before starting your business? *

List any roles have you held or experience you have in the food and beverage industry. *

Describe any additional experience you have that will aid in your business success (Ex: finance, marketing, educational courses, etc.)

GIAS Program Information

This section gathers general information in regards to your participation in the GIAS program.

How did you learn about our Growing into a Storefront course? (Check all that apply) *

Findlay Market website

Findlay Market social media

Findlay Market employee

Findlay Market newsletter

Promotional flyer

I have applied for GIAS before

Past Findlay Learn participant

I am Findlay Fam (Markethouse, Outdoor Market, Kitchen member, FBF graduate)

Other.. Other..

Have you participated in any Findlay Learn programming before? (Check all that apply) *

We assign additional coursework each week to be completed outside of class that could require up to 60-90 minutes of your time. Does your current schedule allow for this type of participation? *

Do you have a business partner that will be attending the course with you? If yes, please include their email address. *

No

Yes Yes

Do you have a business partner that you would like to attend the class with you? (Business partner participation will be an additional $100 fee) *

Name of business partner. *

Email address of your business partner. *

What role/title does your business partner hold in your business? *

What do you hope to gain from this Growing into a Storefront course? (select all that apply) *

Is there anything else about you or your concept you would like us to know?

Upload any additional files related to your business that you feel are important to your application (Branding, logo, product photos, etc.) *This is optional but encouraged

Please provide two industry/professional references and their contact information.

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