Starting a food business can be CONFUSING I know I have been there But this video I talk about what you can expect when it comes to permits, licensing and insurance to help for beginners!
What would be the step by step breakdown of what to do in order of importance? Would Step 1 be getting incorporated, Step 2 getting insurance, Step 3 getting food license etc or is about just getting all these done at the same time?
Love the air quotes on require that for food handlers card lmao in every kitchen every staff member should have one but it’s more like 70% or even less
Hello Stephanie yes you can actually do that from home depends on your state's laws specifically that govern home based baking businesses but most States actually allow big goods through their cottage food regulations
I need some advice. Under the Texas cottage food law the food I am making isn't allowed. So that means I would need a food manufacturers license. Which means I have to form an LLC, get insured, then rent a space? Seems like a ton of mess considering I'm still an individual, not a business yet. Feeling overwhelmed, but not giving up.
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Basically, YES. You need to form an LLC or C Corp, your state should have info and forms on how to do this. Insurance is pretty cheap, say a bulk payment upfront of $100 and then like $10-20 monthly. Next you need to find a space to cook. The kitchen tends to be the most expensive part but sometimes you can ask around local places depending on what you do get someone to let you in. Anyway you need to find a commissary kitchen. Not sure where in Texas you are but you need to hunt one down. Easier in Dallas, Houston, ATX than San Angelo or Hill Country. If you need any more help find me on Instagram and I can give you some more advice there.
I love the snacks packaging you used when you started How do I get something like that Did you do it yourself using the sealer? I can cook very well but so poorly informed I ordered a box and had to return it at s loss of $17 so I have taken a break
Hello I want to sell charcuterie platters online in the Maryland and DC metro area. From home do I need a cottage law or permit. Thank you for all this info!
So if I am running a restaurant business does that permit/licence include food truck catering and farmers markets sales all over California? Or is there a different requirement inspection etc?
soup from home is tricky most states under cottage food laws dont allow it only due to canning and PH levels most foods have to be non time and temp sensitive.
What’s required to sell to customers out of state when operating out of a commercial (commissary) kitchen? Do those orders then qualify under interstate commerce, and the FDA, and do you need special permitting or inspections to legally sell to other states?
Thanks for asking you would have to find out how your state lic. works. The TYPE of business and how you form it would have a part to do with this. What type of NAICS code you have for online shopping or not. Speak with your states lic. office and local city and or county for what type of business lic, you need. Making the food inside a commercial kitchen is the mthod over a cottage food business. Which does not allow interstate commerce
Quick question can I get all my licenses and permits before my food trailer is finish .. if not which can I obtain before my trailer is finish thanks great video
Hey Eric glad this helped I have a series coming all about opening a resturant and some tips when I ran our Deli/ bakery on how to market and promote your restaurant
Hey there! Appreciate the content :) question for ya , so the cottage law does not allow me to grow micro greens and sell them in the state of Florida but I haven’t been able to get an answer,,,can I still grow micro greens in my house and sell them under another license? I’m not been able to get an answer yet do you know? Thank you
I’m looking to start a food truck business but I’m not sure if DHEC has to inspect the truck itself for me to get the business license or is the commercial kitchen in charge of that?
most all counties and cities have their own rules and you wuold need to check with your county business development office or health department. Eachstate also has different departments to handle licen/ permiting
yes you can as long as the permits and needed insurances and such are secured be sure to follow the rules in your area....because with food businesses you can get into a bad spot without following rules, but yes if your community allows it yes
Great explanation! But how do I apply for an LLC without a business address? It does not allow for P.O. Box and I am looking to either rent a shared kitchen or find a small space to make juice without being retail.
thanks for asking! If your "PRODUCING" the item from a commercial kitchen you can ask the kitchen that your looking at if that can be your BUSINESS address. Many kitchens allow this BUT each is different. This way you can get up and running and ALWAYS change the license later.
@@MarketingFoodOnline oooooooohhhhhh thank you! My brain never expanded to that amount. What do you think about virtual addresses in my case? And again, thank you, thank you, thank you!
@@MarketingFoodOnline You should re- answer questions. Then lead us to your "video" with all that you might have mentioned. Lets him know his right away question, and then watching that video you link us to would allow us to cover whatever we didnt know.
I'm from Michigan were not required to have a permit I'd like to start a cottage law food business I. Want to get a permit and license and have the health department inspect my kitchen and t insurance is this a good idea it's not required I been taking online classes to get certificates as well just to have more ecperiense
Hi, so my boyfriend is planning on starting a Sea Moss business. He wants to sell in the flea market/ farmers market, but we’re not sure what licenses we need, it’s all a bit confusing. We live in Connecticut, and we’re planning on using my uncles commercial kitchen. I know that we need a sales tax permit and a food handlers permit, but I’m not sure what else we need? Also would they send someone to come and inspect my uncles kitchen, even though he’s already a restaurant owner, that has been inspected and has his own licenses already?
the biggest hurdle would be to find out abou the importing for commercial quatities of these items , and what is needed for customs based on your country!
I was writing down the requirements for a commercial kitchen but you just gave 3 requirements unlike the cottage food that I wrote down 6 is it really that easy?
Hey buddy i want to sell pupusas from home but not sure if 1:Clark County let u do it 2: If that is considered Cottage Food 3: Thanks alot for this great video
well one of the most effective ways to engage,and boost your sales is creating website and an app to brand your business and am an expert I can help you with this services
Hello! I am in Florida and baking only Brownies from home under the Cottage food law. I wish to start shipping my product out of state . Is it ok to rent a license commercial kitchen and ship from there or do I need to get a license myself to bake brownies in a commercial space?
yes you could BUT depends if they the commercial kitchen will allow it and make sure to have the right permits from bot the city and county. Each county and city has their "own" rules as well. But yes I have known some of my clients from consutling who do this. HERE ARE MORE FREE RESOURCES: WWW.MARKETINGFOODONLINE.COM Website Design Services : bit.ly/35XnxK4 Food Business Books: bit.ly/3kP5oV3 Commercial Food Products: bit.ly/325gNsg Nutritional Labels: bit.ly/343tTaZ Social Media Help bit.ly/3k3aRqX
well one of the most effective ways to engage,and boost your sales is creating website and an app to brand your business and am an expert I can help you with this services
selling food fro ma car trunk wont be legal in almost any state you would need a mobile food truck or van and multiple inspections from all local city or county agencies
You would need to chekc with the local city or county business developemnt office or health department who would handle the permiting first. many cities have specific laws for their respected areas.
Hey YM yes I almost ever state you can what state are you in I can send a link to your states Cottage food law page! it will show you what you are allowed to do.
Marketing Food Online I reside in the state of mass, also do you think I should just start with a company that already has the spices mixed and I can label it for resell? Until I make enough revenue to make my own spices?
You sparked my interest I’m a West Indian born male but honorably discharged military veteran. Most of these vendors / wholesale licenses are free for me to obtain. I would like to open up a business for my mom since she cooks some delicious Guyanese food the goal is a food truck first then maybe a restaurant even though costs are high living in NYC. I need someone to talk to that shares the same mindset so leave your contact info and we can elaborate more even on your spices which I think is brilliant America is filled with spicy tongue people and I believe that you can do it.
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Starting a food business can be CONFUSING I know I have been there But this video I talk about what you can expect when it comes to permits, licensing and insurance to help for beginners!
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What would be the step by step breakdown of what to do in order of importance? Would Step 1 be getting incorporated, Step 2 getting insurance, Step 3 getting food license etc or is about just getting all these done at the same time?
thank you so much! we are starting our own popsicle cart business for parties, and we really didnt know what we needed. this helped out so much!
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Thank you so glad I was able to help you out appreciate the feedback take care
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thanks for the video is very clear and I understand every word you say, sometimes I have trouble understanding when people talk fast in english
Love the air quotes on require that for food handlers card lmao in every kitchen every staff member should have one but it’s more like 70% or even less
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I’m looking to start a food business more like baking business only at home that I can sell directly to customers.
Hello Stephanie yes you can actually do that from home depends on your state's laws specifically that govern home based baking businesses but most States actually allow big goods through their cottage food regulations
I really appreciate you doing this video
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Thank you so much for this informative post
I need some advice.
Under the Texas cottage food law the food I am making isn't allowed. So that means I would need a food manufacturers license. Which means I have to form an LLC, get insured, then rent a space? Seems like a ton of mess considering I'm still an individual, not a business yet. Feeling overwhelmed, but not giving up.
It acnbe confusing BUT DON'T STOP... the idea of starting a business will HAVE a ton of questions.
marketingfoodonline.com/collections/consulting-marketing-food-online-monthly-consulting-packages
Basically, YES.
You need to form an LLC or C Corp, your state should have info and forms on how to do this. Insurance is pretty cheap, say a bulk payment upfront of $100 and then like $10-20 monthly. Next you need to find a space to cook. The kitchen tends to be the most expensive part but sometimes you can ask around local places depending on what you do get someone to let you in. Anyway you need to find a commissary kitchen. Not sure where in Texas you are but you need to hunt one down. Easier in Dallas, Houston, ATX than San Angelo or Hill Country. If you need any more help find me on Instagram and I can give you some more advice there.
I love the snacks packaging you used when you started How do I get something like that Did you do it yourself using the sealer? I can cook very well but so poorly informed I ordered a box and had to return it at s loss of $17 so I have taken a break
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Great video. You really took off a lot of stress. Can you do a video about retrieving your beer and wine license
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Hello I want to sell charcuterie platters online in the Maryland and DC metro area. From home do I need a cottage law or permit. Thank you for all this info!
So if I am running a restaurant business does that permit/licence include food truck catering and farmers markets sales all over California?
Or is there a different requirement inspection etc?
This was very helpful!!! I appreciate your expertise.
Glad it was helpful!
I’m starting a soup and would like to know if you have any advice for me
soup from home is tricky most states under cottage food laws dont allow it only due to canning and PH levels most foods have to be non time and temp sensitive.
Me and my husband want to sell dinners from a commercial kitchen. Would we need a resell license when buying meats, vegetables?
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What if im selling cheese and cold meats? At events do i need a commercial kitchen?
What would you put a food truck under, what kind of business
mobile food business licenses or something similar each city and county may use different words but means the same Mobile food unit
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Glad this helped thanks for the feedback
Hello! Why would you need a insurance if you're under a LLC? Wouldn't insurance be good for someone under a DBA since their assets aren't protected?
It s always a good idea to have liability insurance no matter the type of classification you are .
Which organization Should I go to for my business license
contacting the city or county "business development " office to start they do go by a variety of names but start there
What’s required to sell to customers out of state when operating out of a commercial (commissary) kitchen? Do those orders then qualify under interstate commerce, and the FDA, and do you need special permitting or inspections to legally sell to other states?
Thanks for asking you would have to find out how your state lic. works. The TYPE of business and how you form it would have a part to do with this. What type of NAICS code you have for online shopping or not. Speak with your states lic. office and local city and or county for what type of business lic, you need. Making the food inside a commercial kitchen is the mthod over a cottage food business. Which does not allow interstate commerce
Can I make a kitchen in my garage? I would only be making cheese, meat and cracker trays.
Quick question can I get all my licenses and permits before my food trailer is finish .. if not which can I obtain before my trailer is finish thanks great video
What type of license do you need to sell dry mixes online to all 50 states?
Thank you you were great help, because I'm looking to open up a restaurant in Charleston SC
Hey Eric glad this helped I have a series coming all about opening a resturant and some tips when I ran our Deli/ bakery on how to market and promote your restaurant
Did you ever get it up and running? I’m in Columbia
Eric where is your spot im in Charleston
@@momlifewithadyn332 west Ashley or Johns Island
Great info! Thanks! New subscriber! 😀
Hey there! Appreciate the content :) question for ya , so the cottage law does not allow me to grow micro greens and sell them in the state of Florida but I haven’t been able to get an answer,,,can I still grow micro greens in my house and sell them under another license? I’m not been able to get an answer yet do you know? Thank you
Very helpful
I’m looking to start a food truck business but I’m not sure if DHEC has to inspect the truck itself for me to get the business license or is the commercial kitchen in charge of that?
most all counties and cities have their own rules and you wuold need to check with your county business development office or health department. Eachstate also has different departments to handle licen/ permiting
Thank you 😃
Hi hello I am new here quick question can I sell at the beaches? Or is there anything extra I need to sell in those high volume tourist areas?
yes you can as long as the permits and needed insurances and such are secured be sure to follow the rules in your area....because with food businesses you can get into a bad spot without following rules, but yes if your community allows it yes
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Great explanation! But how do I apply for an LLC without a business address? It does not allow for P.O. Box and I am looking to either rent a shared kitchen or find a small space to make juice without being retail.
thanks for asking! If your "PRODUCING" the item from a commercial kitchen you can ask the kitchen that your looking at if that can be your BUSINESS address. Many kitchens allow this BUT each is different. This way you can get up and running and ALWAYS change the license later.
@@MarketingFoodOnline oooooooohhhhhh thank you! My brain never expanded to that amount. What do you think about virtual addresses in my case? And again, thank you, thank you, thank you!
im planting on selling frozen food from fishing what do i need
Thanks you 😮
Would I have better protection doing a DBA and business insurance for protection or as an LLC?
Hey Isaac just posted a video answering this great question
@@MarketingFoodOnline You should re- answer questions. Then lead us to your "video" with all that you might have mentioned.
Lets him know his right away question, and then watching that video you link us to would allow us to cover whatever we didnt know.
Thanks for your videos! Where's the best place to get business insurance for Amazon sales?
I'm from Michigan were not required to have a permit I'd like to start a cottage law food business I. Want to get a permit and license and have the health department inspect my kitchen and t insurance is this a good idea it's not required I been taking online classes to get certificates as well just to have more ecperiense
Hi, so my boyfriend is planning on starting a Sea Moss business. He wants to sell in the flea market/ farmers market, but we’re not sure what licenses we need, it’s all a bit confusing. We live in Connecticut, and we’re planning on using my uncles commercial kitchen. I know that we need a sales tax permit and a food handlers permit, but I’m not sure what else we need? Also would they send someone to come and inspect my uncles kitchen, even though he’s already a restaurant owner, that has been inspected and has his own licenses already?
Hello do you give a consultation service over the phone
What if i am manufacturing and packing my product in India or any different country and selling in USA or Canada
the biggest hurdle would be to find out abou the importing for commercial quatities of these items , and what is needed for customs based on your country!
I was writing down the requirements for a commercial kitchen but you just gave 3 requirements unlike the cottage food that I wrote down 6 is it really that easy?
Hey buddy i want to sell pupusas from home but not sure if 1:Clark County let u do it 2: If that is considered Cottage Food 3: Thanks alot for this great video
Thanks Ivan what state is this ? in though???
@@MarketingFoodOnline is for Las Vegas NV
@@YoSoy_Mart did you get an answer for this ?
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Hi! Thank you for your video! Do you have to be an LLC before applying for the Cottage Food Permits/ Food Handlers License?
hey Cierra
thanks for the question just uploaded the answer on a video
In Florida.. do you need any sort of food license if you're simply starting a meal-kit company?
I just moved to Florida and I’m in the same question
@@Team316Contractors i later found out that you do have to have a food establishment license/permit. I'm working on it right now.
I wanna start a food business as a brand.
What should I do to do that?
hello we have consulting if you need more help ?
well one of the most effective ways to engage,and boost your sales is creating website and an app to brand your business and am an expert I can help you with this services
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Hello! I am in Florida and baking only Brownies from home under the Cottage food law. I wish to start shipping my product out of state . Is it ok to rent a license commercial kitchen and ship from there or do I need to get a license myself to bake brownies in a commercial space?
yes you could BUT depends if they the commercial kitchen will allow it and make sure to have the right permits from bot the city and county. Each county and city has their "own" rules as well. But yes I have known some of my clients from consutling who do this.
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well one of the most effective ways to engage,and boost your sales is creating website and an app to brand your business and am an expert I can help you with this services
You probly answered this and I missed it. Can you tell me what license I would need to sell to retailers?
Hello thanks for asking yes where will you be doing it from a commercila business? or home ?
How do I get a consultant
email us at marketingfoodonline @ yahoo.com
I have so many questions
What are required to get yours DBA incorporated, LLC? Just yourself as employee, can you still get incorporated?
thanks for asking what state are you in?
What would be better llc? Inc?
Insurance vs inc ?
Arizona
Hello I have a question. Can I email or even call you for information please!?
Hey Eric thanks yes we offer bunch of consulting
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Okay I like the info but I keep pausing due to what the heck is that sandwich?
Do you think becoming an LLC would remove the need for insurance?
Hello no I would protect yourself with insurance protecting yourself with liability insurnace for food production .
Can I start selling online when I am still waiting for a manufacturing license to approve?
Yes you can and I can help you out with it as am expert in website design and development writing to you
Does this apply if your home is in an apartment building?
Hello just posted a video to answer rthis hope it helps.
He’s right ... incorporating is the best thing you can do for you and your business
glad this helped
I’m trying it sell out the back of my car
He didn’t mention anything mobile
selling food fro ma car trunk wont be legal in almost any state you would need a mobile food truck or van and multiple inspections from all local city or county agencies
@@MarketingFoodOnlineyou’re right unfortunately I found out. Currently looking for a cart
Hello, I’m trying to start a street food stand business, what permits would I need?
You would need to chekc with the local city or county business developemnt office or health department who would handle the permiting first. many cities have specific laws for their respected areas.
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Need guidance I believe you have the knowledge
If you can please give me a paid consultation over the phone. If possible please let me know
Hello yes we offer consulting
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@@MarketingFoodOnline ok great I will follow up on that link ones I get the right time thank you so much
Can I start my spice business from home? And is a resell license a good choice for this particular venture?
Hey YM yes I almost ever state you can what state are you in I can send a link to your states Cottage food law page! it will show you what you are allowed to do.
Marketing Food Online I reside in the state of mass, also do you think I should just start with a company that already has the spices mixed and I can label it for resell? Until I make enough revenue to make my own spices?
You sparked my interest I’m a West Indian born male but honorably discharged military veteran. Most of these vendors / wholesale licenses are free for me to obtain. I would like to open up a business for my mom since she cooks some delicious Guyanese food the goal is a food truck first then maybe a restaurant even though costs are high living in NYC. I need someone to talk to that shares the same mindset so leave your contact info and we can elaborate more even on your spices which I think is brilliant America is filled with spicy tongue people and I believe that you can do it.
So basically I should have went to Google???
This only talks about baked goods what about cooking hot meals?
wow
thanks
Too much
This is very american based not useful for me