Launching a food or beverage business is exciting, but it’s also one of the most operationally complex industries to enter. Before you invest in equipment, branding, or a store front, it’s important to understand the realities of building a successful food or beverage business.
Join us for a practical 90-minute session to learn about what to expect when starting a food and beverage business in the Yukon. Explore common early mistakes, key decisions founders should consider before launching, and operational considerations that often surprise new entrepreneurs.
Expect to leave this session with a better understanding of:
- Validating your business idea
- Calculating startup costs
- Selling in a small market like the Yukon
- Setting up your business for long-term success
- Tips and best practices to avoid common pitfalls and mistakes
This session is perfect for aspiring or early-stage food and beverage founders who are exploring launching a business and want an honest, practical overview before diving in. There will also be time allotted to answer your questions and network with other attendees.
Register now to join in on the session!
Speaker bio: With over 20 years in the food and hospitality industry, Allison Gibson brings hands-on experience building, operating, and scaling food and beverage businesses. Her background spans restaurants, cruise and theme park operations, large scale catering, retail and CPG and planning food and beverage events. In parallel, Allison has spent the past decade working with funders and investors to support food entrepreneurs in strengthening their business models and investment readiness. She brings a practical, founder-first lens, helping food entrepreneurs develop strategies for sustainable growth.
Zoom link will be sent via email closer to the event date.