Benefits

The Findlay Launch Storefront Accelerator Program objectives are designed to lower risk and costs upon entry while building experience, education, and opportunities.

Program benefits include:

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  • Gaining a clear understanding of the demands of operating a full-time food business

  • Experiencing how well-managed operations and business systems impact your ability to succeed, grow, and scale

  • Understanding the impact of marketing and promotions

  • Testing your concept, commitment and abilities before committing to long-term lease and substantial financial investments

  • Ability to pivot plans, products and operations in response to real-world experiences

  • Establishing your brand and building a customer base in a thriving business district

  • Understanding how Mission, Vision, and Values impact every aspect of your business

Business Support

We are only as good as the team we surround ourselves with, and the food industry proves that like no other. Our residents will be supported by a breadth of support, including:

  • Veteran food entrepreneurs sharing their successes, failures, advice, and experience

  • Facilitated meetings set up with developers and agents to locate residents’ next best business location

  • Access to workshops and classes taught by industry subject matter experts

  • Ongoing operational, financial, and business management audits to support the development of efficient and effective management systems

  • Access to Findlay Market’s vast customer base via marketing, events, and promotions

  • Customized business mentorship directed to the specific needs of residents

Location, Location, Location

Being at the heart of the Findlay Market district gives residents the opportunity to tap into a large, existing customer base uniquely representing the entire region, unlike any other location in the city. By capturing the hearts (and stomachs) of local residents and tourists alike, residents will be able to create brand advocates and customer awareness able to follow them to their permanent home, whenever that may be. Findlay Market features include:

  • 1.5 million+ visitors annually

  • 5th most visited destination in Cincinnati

  • Vibrant community filled with small business owners, office spaces, and an expanding residential customer base

  • Strong customer base eager to support a transition to a new neighborhood and a permanent home

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Public Relations and Exposure

As a resident of the Findlay Launch Program, you are a member of the Findlay Market community. Residents receive the following benefits:

  • A Findlay Market Press Release- upon opening- to all major news outlets in the city

  • Inclusion on the Findlay Market and Findlay Launch websites

  • Inclusion on the Findlay Market map of vendors

  • Invitation to participate in all Findlay market events and promotions

  • Social media posts created and shared throughout the Findlay Market social media channels

  • Participation in media events and tours

  • Additional support may be offered through a meeting with our communications and design team and development of a communications plan

Reduced Start Up Costs

This program lowers barriers to entry by providing:

  • Fully built out brick-and-mortar space

  • Short-term lease agreement with no percentage sales requirements

  • Commercial equipment ranging from Type I hood, ovens, refrigeration units, and prep tables

  • Grand opening event coordination and promotion

  • Cincinnati Health Department permit