A catering company and a restaurant are different business models. Restaurants spend heavily on dining rooms, customer...
PREP News Articles
Do You Really Need a Commercial Kitchen to Start a Food Business in Houston?
Depending on what you make, how you sell it, and how the food must be stored, the Texas Cottage Food Law may allow you...
What to Ask Before Renting a Commercial Kitchen
What Equipment Is Included? Ask exactly which equipment is available and whether it is included in the rental price....
Starting a Packaged Food Brand in Houston: Kitchen, Permits, Storage, and Scaling
Start With Branding and Packaging Begin with a professional logo and packaging that fits the product. Packaging is...
What Is a Commissary Kitchen, and Who Needs One in Houston?
That is where a commissary kitchen comes in. What Is a Commissary Kitchen? A commissary kitchen is a licensed...
When Is It Time to Move Your Food Business Out of Your Home Kitchen?
That is usually when the question comes up: Is it time to move into a commercial kitchen? Your Home Kitchen Is...
Can I Use a Church Kitchen, Restaurant Kitchen or Shared Kitchen for My Food Business?
It usually starts with a simple thought: “There’s a kitchen sitting empty. Why can’t I just use it?” Maybe it is...
Commercial Kitchen Rental: Hourly, Dedicated, or Private Space?
For food entrepreneurs, the dream often starts with a recipe, a loyal customer, or a weekend pop-up that suddenly...
What Is a Commissary Kitchen and Who Needs One?
For many food entrepreneurs, the business starts with one strong idea: a recipe people keep asking for, a food truck...
Shared Kitchen or Private Kitchen: Which One Is Better for Your Food Business?
Every food business has a moment when the home kitchen starts feeling too small, too crowded, or simply no...
Can Food Trucks Operate Without a Commissary Kitchen?
The food truck dream usually starts with a menu, a logo, and a vision of customers lined up at the window. But behind...
The Hidden Costs of Starting a Food Business from Home
Starting a food business from home often begins with encouragement. A family recipe gets attention, a catering request...
PREP Kitchens Scottsdale Is Helping Arizona Food Entrepreneurs Grow Smarter
In today’s food industry, starting a culinary business takes more than a good recipe. Food entrepreneurs need licensed...
Commercial Kitchen or Brick-and-Mortar Restaurant: What Is the Best Way to Start a Food Business?
Starting a food business is exciting, but it can also feel like walking into a walk-in freezer without a...
PREP® Houston Opens New Commercial Kitchen Facility
The new PREP® Kitchens Houston facility is a major asset for Texas’s expanding food entrepreneur community....
PREP® Houston Has Arrived | Commercial Kitchen Rentals
Houston’s food scene is exploding—from cottage bakers scaling up to food trucks adding routes and CPG brands moving...
Why Ghost Kitchens Are Booming in Scottsdale & Phoenix
The food industry has changed as a result of delivery apps and virtual brands. Ghost kitchens, which are...
The Scottsdale Kitchen That’s Helping Arizona Food Brands Grow
In the heart of the Valley, a new kind of food business hub is making waves. PREP® Scottsdale is more than just a...