Welcome to
Frontier Kitchen University
Learn the Business Behind the Food
Success in the food industry is more than just great taste—it's about mastering business. Frontier Kitchen University (FKU) equips you with the knowledge to avoid common pitfalls and thrive. Our courses are taught by industry veterans, not professors. Learn from those who’ve been in the trenches and understand the challenges.
Why FKU?
Aspiring entrepreneurs come to us smart, informed, and passionate. They understand the industry's challenges and are determined to succeed. But true success comes from recognizing how much there is to learn.
Even with experience, owning and managing a business is a different journey altogether. As you grow, so do the complexities. Without the right knowledge, you’ll burn through finances, and energy, quickly. Frontier Kitchen University shortens your learning curve and reduces costly mistakes. Our bundle covers everything from mindset to menu costing. This knowledge is crucial for every successful food industry entrepreneur.
Featured Course
Featured Course
Food Safety Training
All health departments require certified Food Safety Managers to be onsite when food is being made to be sold.
Frontier Kitchen offers ServSafe Courses live at our Chantilly and Pittsburgh Kitchens.
Steps for Starting a Successful Food Business
When most people come to us getting ready to start their business, they are smart and well informed. They know this is a hard industry and they are passionate about it anyway. They WANT to beat the odds.
The truly successful ones figure out that there is simply a lot they don’t know. Even if you have been in the industry, until you have OWNED and been responsible for every aspect of a company, there is no possible way to know everything that will come your way. And, as you grow, so do your problems and opportunities to create even more.
The challenge is until you learn all the lessons, you will continue to burn through money (often at an alarming rate) until you do. Our purpose with FKU was to shorten your learning curve and reduce the investment.
We have accumulated the basic information you need to know to speed up your learning curve in this simple bundle. From how to get yourself in the right headspace to how to create and cost out your menu or product line, this bundle sets you on the right path.
Now, this isn’t going to make you a millionaire…we don’t control that (only you do). But this is the information every millionaire in the food industry knows. So, if that is your goal, you should probably know it, too.
FKU isn’t taught by college professors–its taught by FK Staff and our network of associates that have real world experience.
A la Carte Courses
Early Sales: Using a Farmer’s Market Effectively to Launch Your Success
At the Farmer’s Market, vendors make it look effortless—delicious products, eager customers, easy sales. But appearances can be deceiving. This course, led by Debra Moser, CEO of Meatcrafters and Central Farm Markets, draws on over a decade of experience to reveal the secrets of success. Learn from Debra’s wealth of knowledge and turn your market presence into a profitable venture.
Starting Your Food Business
Before you sign your name to those incorporation documents, you should know what you are getting yourself into and why. This course is going to give you an overview of the tasks to do but, most importantly, get you in the right mindset to make sure you are ready for your own success.
Menu Design and Product Development
Your menu or product line design directly impacts your expenses. Many chefs suffer from "creativity disease," where the fun is in creating, but production is another story. Inefficient menus waste money through ingredient costs, storage, labor, and additional regulations. This course teaches you how to design efficiently and choose wisely to minimize costs.
Learning How To Make A Profit
You might think, "Making a profit is easy—just sell something people want!" But it's actually the hardest part of the journey. Food profit margins are often slim, especially when considering overhead, labor, and commissions for stores, distributors, and brokers. Do you know your margins? This course teaches you how to accurately calculate them so you can effectively manage your profits.
Licensing Your Food Business
Food and beverages are highly regulated for a reason—poor handling can be deadly. This course covers all the essential steps to set up your company, navigate food industry regulations, and obtain the necessary licenses. Whether you're selling retail, bakery, restaurant, or wholesale products, you'll learn the requirements to ensure compliance and safety.
