Mark your calendars because the much-awaited Shared Kitchen Summit is back, this year in the food-centric city of New Orleans! Join us from November 12th to 15th for an unforgettable experience that’s not just an event, but a rallying point for our entire shared kitchen community. If you haven’t experienced the Shared Kitchen Summit yet, you’re in for a treat.  A gathering place for the Network for Incubator and Commissary Kitchens (NICK) – the largest network of shared kitchens – and steered by The Food Corridor – the premier technology partner for the industry – The Shared Kitchen ..read more

So you’re starting a food business. How exciting! You probably just learned that you need a safe, clean, licensed commercial space to produce your food to sell to the public. The last five years have seen a boom in the number of shared-use kitchens or commercial kitchens that rent space, by the hour, day, or month, to multiple tenants. (Think of a coworking space or incubator for chefs, caterers, food trucks, and other food producers like yourself).  There are many reasons to use a shared kitchen or commissary kitchen, from getting business support and access to expensive kitchen equipme ..read more

The Food Corridor is inviting A-team players to apply for our fully remote, Marketing Manager Looking for a role in the food tech industry that’s out of the ordinary? The Food Corridor (TFC) is on a mission to enable efficiency, growth, and innovation in local food by connecting kitchen owners with food businesses in need of commercial kitchen space. As a boutique software company founded by Ashley Colpaart in 2015, TFC has been empowering shared kitchen operators to be the heroes they are. With our innovative cloud-based management solution, we’re helping independent and scaling shared-use, i ..read more

Our team has been working to bring a ground-breaking resource to the shared kitchen industry. We’re thrilled to unveil a product that will revolutionize the way shared kitchens operate – introducing The Prep & Prosper Shared Kitchen Workbook! Whether you’re gearing up to open your shared kitchen within the next six months, seeking expert guidance on best practices, or seeking consulting services but don’t want to break the bank, this workbook is tailored just for you. What’s inside the workbook? Prepare to dive into a treasure trove of knowledge with: Over 50 digitally fillable or printa ..read more

The holidays are coming up, and so is the question “what’s on your wishlist this year?” Whether you’re shopping for a shared kitchen operator, or are looking to add some items to your list, this holiday gift guide has got you covered. From tech-savvy gadgets to cozy comforts, we’ve curated a list of gifts sure to bring a smile to the face of any shared kitchen aficionado. The Food Corridor Subscription Give the gift of streamlined kitchen management with a subscription to The Food Corridor. This online platform facilitates kitchen booking and management, making it easier for shared kitchen op ..read more

BEACON Pilot Kitchen, a project by New Hill Development Corporation (New Hill), was born from a 2019 community visioning process conducted in partnership with the City of Charlottesville and the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC). More than 200 residents, merchants, service providers and Black business community members were engaged in the process for future development of the Starr Hill neighborhood in Charlottesville, VA. After learning that community members shared a deep desire to start businesses but felt the barriers to entry were too great, New Hill began its journey to develo ..read more

The holiday season is a time of celebration, togetherness, and, of course, delicious food. What better place to combine all of these elements than within your shared kitchen space? Here, we will explore some exciting holiday programming ideas for your shared kitchen that will not only boost revenue for your innovative space but also provide valuable support to local food businesses. Thanksgiving Meal Delivery Feast Thanksgiving is a time when families and friends come together to give thanks and enjoy a hearty feast. Consider offering a special Thanksgiving meal delivery service, allowing comm ..read more

Nimbus got its start when Camilla Opperman decided to launch her own food brand, but was limited by the lack of flexible, clean, affordable kitchen space available nearby. Recognizing this gap in the industry, Opperman developed a solution to her problem. In 2021, she opened Nimbus Kitchen in New York’s Lower East Side. Her innovative solution combines shared commercial kitchen and community-driven retail spaces that allow food businesses to interact with their end consumer in various ways. Nimbus Kitchen began using The Food Corridor at the offset as the kitchen was in the process of opening ..read more

We’ve discussed whose insurance covers a tenant’s loss of food and loss of business revenue. We’ve covered food liability insurance. But what about damages to rented premises? Who is responsible for paying in these instances?  After some confusion arose in the NICK regarding FLIP (Food Liability Insurance Program) coverage and how it pertains to kitchen insurance coverage, we decided to give kitchen owners an opportunity to gain clarity by asking their questions directly to the folks at FLIP. On June 26th, we sat down with Chris Van Leeuwen, Vice President of Business Development at FLIP ..read more

Our team has been working to bring a ground-breaking resource to the shared kitchen industry. We’re thrilled to unveil a product that will revolutionize the way shared kitchens operate – introducing The Prep & Prosper Shared Kitchen Workbook! Whether you’re gearing up to open your shared kitchen within the next six months, seeking expert guidance on best practices, or seeking consulting services but don’t want to break the bank, this workbook is tailored just for you. What’s inside the workbook? Prepare to dive into a treasure trove of knowledge with: Over 50 digitally fillable or printa ..read more