Online Restaurant Academy

08/24/2026

So excited for our newest partnership with Greater Roanoke and NRV SBDC! Join us for our Foodpreneur Bootcamp. 6 weeks of incredible online learning. Enrollment is open! 💥

08/24/2026

Something BIG is cooking…

Applications are coming in, but there’s still room at the table! 🍽️ If you’ve been thinking about turning your food idea into a real business, or taking your existing food business to the next level, now’s the time to turn up the heat.

Foodiepreneur has two accelerator tracks:

🍔 Restaurants & Food Trucks - Build your roadmap from concept to scale.
📦 Consumer Packaged Goods - Strengthen your brand, pricing, and path to retail.

Whether your dream is serving customers from a food truck, filling shelves with your product, or growing the food business you already have, Foodiepreneur can help you turn your recipe for success into a real growth strategy.

📅 Applications close August 26!

Don’t let this opportunity get cold. 🥶

Learn more and apply at: www.roanokesmallbusiness.org/foodie

Online Restaurant Academy Cureate

01/14/2026

🍲🌯The Online Restaurant Academy is back!

The Kansas Foodpreneur Bootcamp returns in February. This 6-week online program helps aspiring and early-stage restaurant and food truck owners learn the essentials to start or accelerate their food business, with flexible digital modules and live coaching support.

📆 Sessions run February 9–March 23, with weekly classes on Wednesdays at noon or Thursdays at 11 a.m. Register for only $75 when you sign up by February 7th. Program enrollment after that date is $99.

📝Register now: https://www.onlinerestaurantacademy.com/offers/osVZzfRf/

The Kansas Foodpreneur Bootcamp is sponsored by Network Kansas and America’s SBDC.

08/11/2025

We love hearing about our A+ Students successes. Check out this great article featuring some of our favorite clients:

Streamline Coffee and The Pretzelly Truck

If you're in the Kansas area stop by and show them some love!

Streamline Coffee owner Katie Hoke participated in a six-week online program called the Douglas County Foodpreneur Bootcamp last fall. The program covered licensing, food and labor cost, menu management, marketing, company culture, guest experience and ownership mindset, among other topics.

06/13/2025

With a lot of hard work and great partner support we are pleased to announce that our program is now available in Kansas, STATEWIDE! Join us as we embark on 6 weeks of everything restaurants and food trucks!

Network Kansas Lauren Brittney Storeby

📣Calling all Foodpreneurs across Kansas looking to start or accelerate your new business!

The Kansas Foodpreneur Bootcamp is a 6-week online learning program specifically designed for restaurant and food truck owners. If you are interested in starting a food business or have been in business for less than a year and a half this digital program will teach you the "need to knows" of launching a restaurant or food truck business with success.

The program includes 8 digital foodpreneur specific learning modules with flexibility to learn on your own time, 6 weekly zoom meetings with ORA coaches, business implementation tasks and accountability to achieve the goals you set at the beginning of the program.

📆Sessions start October 1st (orientation) and concludes Nov 12th. Classes meet Wednesdays at noon, or Thursdays 11am. Program enrollment fee for participants is $99. Early bird pricing $75 if registered before 9/1. This program has a $300 value!

📝Enroll here: https://www.onlinerestaurantacademy.com/offers/T5NdNohY

The Kansas Foodpreneur Bootcamp is sponsored by Network Kansas and America’s SBDC.

06/06/2025

We’re proud to be part of a game-changing collaboration bringing culinary dreams to life! 🍽️✨

The Capital City Foodpreneur’s Bootcamp was a success! This immersive program was a powerful partnership between Washburn University SBDC, , Shawnee Startups, and The Online Restaurant Academy, crafted for aspiring restaurateurs, food truck owners, and culinary creatives ready to take their passion to the next level.

We love helping incredible entrepreneurs through every step of building a thriving business. Our programs are:

* Led by seasoned experts.
* Focused on growth and profitability.
* Powered by community and mentorship.

Ready to turn your dreams into reality? Follow us for updates and future bootcamp opportunities!



06/02/2025

Summer is a powerful season for growth! Whether you’re launching a new concept or fine-tuning operations, this is your time to invest in what really moves the needle.

Thank you for sharing this quote that really hit home for us us today:

“There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.” – Colin Powell

Here’s how to make this summer count:
✅ Sharpen your systems with smart training
✅ Learn from past missteps
✅ Use downtime to prep for the busy season
✅ Invest in your team’s knowledge and confidence
✅ Build a foundation for long-term success

Let’s make this summer one of strategic growth and smart moves!



05/15/2025

Whether you’re dreaming of opening your own business, launching a new concept, or just trying to get systems in place that work, there’s one universal truth: nothing happens until you take that first step. Progress starts with that very first move. You don’t need to have it all figured out—just a direction. We can help with the rest!

Here’s how to kickstart your momentum:

⚙️ Start messy – Perfect doesn’t exist. Launch with what you’ve got, learn as you go, and refine later.

⚙️ Build your systems early – From inventory to scheduling, having a basic structure gives you a strong foundation to build upon later.

⚙️ Focus on what lights you up – Passion is fuel. Stay close to the part of the business that excites you—it’ll keep you moving.

So—what’s one step you can take today? You’re not waiting for the perfect moment. You’re creating it!

05/06/2025

It’s ! 👏

Let’s celebrate the 34 million small businesses across the country that are the heart of their communities!

Looking 👀 for meaningful ways to show your support and appreciation?

• Prioritize Local
• Share Shoutouts
• Write a Positive Review
• Refer Friends and Family

A little love ♥️ goes a long way in uplifting those working hard to serve our communities!

03/24/2025

🍴 Attention Colorado Food Entrepreneurs! 🍴

Ready to take your restaurant or food truck business to the next level? Join us for The Next in Food, a 6-week online learning program designed specifically for food service entrepreneurs!

Led by us here at Online Restaurant Academy, this program covers EVERYTHING you need to know to succeed, including:
✅ Business mindset & licensing
✅Managing food & labor costs
✅ Menu design & restaurant marketing
✅ Team management & guest experience
✅ How to scale your business & boost revenue

💥 Plus, with weekly Zoom coaching, you’ll have the support you need to meet your goals and build a successful food business.
Secure your spot: https://bit.ly/NextInFood