Coming soon
SOP templates
Step-by-step standard operating procedures you can adapt for prep, cooking, cleaning and catering orders, in more than one language.
Resources
Tools of the trade: for growing kitchens
Our modernization toolkit is coming soon. Request it today, crack open a free tip, and explore trusted programs for training, funding and certification.
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- Onboarding systems
- AI tools
- Grant resources
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Modernization toolkit
SOPs, systems and AI tools: coming soon
We are packaging the systems that helped our founder's kitchen grow: SOP templates in more than one language, onboarding systems and practical AI tools. Request the toolkit and we will email you as soon as it is ready.
- Coming soon
New-hire onboarding checklist
A first-week plan for new staff: paperwork, safety basics, station training and who to ask for help.
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Grant readiness checklist
The documents and details grant applications often ask for, so you are ready before the deadline.
- Coming soon
Digital presence checklist
Help customers find you: your Google Business Profile, website, menu, photos and reviews.
- Coming soon
Bilingual training guides
Simple training guides in English and a second language, so every team member learns the same way.
- Coming soon
AI tools starter guide
Practical ways to use AI in daily work, like drafting SOPs, translating training materials and answering common customer questions.
Why we built it
We were working harder, not smarter. We lacked systems, structure, and digital presence.
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Trusted links
Help beyond us: worth a look
Programs and agencies run by other organizations for training, funding, certification and mentoring. These links open other organizations' websites. Check each site for current rules, costs and deadlines.
Training
Verizon
Small Business Digital Ready (opens in a new tab)
Free online courses, mentorship, networking and grant opportunities for small businesses, including content in Spanish. Any small business can register for free, with no Verizon commitment required.
Training
University of Georgia
Small Business Development Center (opens in a new tab)
Consulting and training for new and growing businesses, with 17 offices across Georgia. Its workshops, webinars and group programs cover every stage of growth.
Funding
Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs (ACE)
Small business loans with coaching (opens in a new tab)
A Georgia nonprofit lender that pairs small business loans with coaching for the life of the loan. Its Women's Business Center offers coaching and training in English and Spanish.
Funding
Kiva
Kiva U.S. loans (opens in a new tab)
Crowdfunded small business loans at 0% interest, with no fees, no collateral and no minimum credit score. Friends and family lend first, then the loan opens to lenders on Kiva.
Funding
National ACE
Grants, accelerators and coaching (opens in a new tab)
The National AAPI Chamber of Commerce supports Asian American and Pacific Islander business owners, and all small businesses, with grant programs, accelerators and business coaching.
Mentoring & community
SCORE Atlanta
Free business mentoring (opens in a new tab)
Free business mentoring and workshops for small business owners, serving metro Atlanta and surrounding Georgia counties. Mentors are experienced professionals who volunteer their time.
Mentoring & community
Georgia Restaurant Association
Restaurant industry association (opens in a new tab)
The statewide association for restaurant and hospitality owners, with advocacy on laws that affect restaurants, industry news, events and ServSafe training.
Mentoring & community
Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Hispanic business chamber (opens in a new tab)
A chamber of commerce serving Latino businesses in Georgia, with membership, member programs and business events such as its Regional Business Conference & Expo.
Mentoring & community
Latin American Association
Services for Latino families (opens in a new tab)
An Atlanta nonprofit serving Latino families across Georgia. Programs include workforce training, support for women entrepreneurs and affordable immigration legal services.
Mentoring & community
Center for Pan Asian Community Services (CPACS)
Translation and community services (opens in a new tab)
An Atlanta community service organization offering translation and interpretation in 25+ languages, plus legal and immigration help, housing and family services.
Certification
Georgia Business Council (formerly GMSDC)
Supplier certifications, including MBE (opens in a new tab)
The statewide council formerly known as the Georgia Minority Supplier Development Council. Its certification page explains supplier certifications, such as Minority-Owned Business (MBE), and links to the groups that grant them.
Certification
National Restaurant Association
ServSafe food safety training (opens in a new tab)
Food safety training and certificates for restaurant teams, with courses for food handlers, food managers, allergens and responsible alcohol service.
Government
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
Georgia District Office (opens in a new tab)
The SBA office for all of Georgia. It helps with SBA funding programs, counseling, federal contracting certifications and disaster recovery, and connects owners with local lenders and partners.
Government
Georgia Department of Public Health
Food service rules, permits and inspections (opens in a new tab)
The state food service program: rules (also in Spanish), permit applications, inspections, food safety fact sheets and guidance for food trucks and pop-ups.
Government
Georgia Secretary of State, Corporations Division
Register your business (opens in a new tab)
Form a corporation or LLC in Georgia, complete your annual registration and search business records.
Government
Georgia Department of Revenue
Sales and use tax (opens in a new tab)
Who needs a sales and use tax certificate in Georgia, and how to register, file and pay online through the Georgia Tax Center.
These are independent organizations, listed because they help small businesses. A listing here does not mean they endorse us. Links were last checked in October 2026.
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