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Hello all,

I have an idea for a bakery business. The question is; where do I look to fnd a part time lease for a kitchen? Until clientele is developed. Please help!

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check out www.cakecentral.com - tons of info about the entrepeneural bakery business and look at www.cakeboss.com - could be very helpful to you also

I remember reading in another thread that some churches would rent their kitchen as well.

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Andre Costa
Still trying to figure out how to become an entrepreneur!!

Abrac,

Without knowing where you are specifically located, I can only provide some general guidance. First off, it seems you need to find an establishment similar to http://kitchenchicago.com/, which is "a fully equiped, commercially licensed, shared use kitchen in Chicago, IL, allowing you to build your business on an as needed basis with lowered risk and minimized start-up costs."

Additionally, you may want to look into joining  the Culinary Business Group, http://www.culinarybusinessgroup.com/ . These like minded individuals may be able to provide some guidance as to your specific location and need.

Also, I would highly recommend scoping out your city for restaurants that are only open certain hours, for instance only serving dinner. Smaller ones would likely gladly work out an arrangement to rent out their kitchen to you in the morning for a fair hourly rate. Or, you could possibly consider a partnership with a local establishment.

Other than the ideas above, I suggest contacting local non-profits/churches/clubs that have a kitchen which would suit your needs and approach them in establishing a win-win. For instance, since you are a start-up maybe suggest a percentage of your proceeds, rather than a fixed expense like rent, will go to their cause/fund/charity/etc.

Good Luck!!

P.S. If you provide your city/state then I would be glad to do a little more detailed research for you. Also, please share a little more details as to what will be in the oven.

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J.J. Thomas, JD/MBA

Entrevisor - Entrepreneur Advisory Services

www.Entrevisor.com

Entrevisor@Gmail.com

Good morning ACosta,

Thank you for the info. I will look into it. I heard someone mention it before. I`ll definitely look into it.

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Thanks, I am based in Los Angeles. The sites you named sound like great starter points.  

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        I LOVE the cakeboss site.  The software is on the top of my Business Needs list. Simple yet useful. I joined the Cake Central website.  I really enjoy the site. It has tons of info.

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Abrac,

This should do the trick: http://www.chefskitchens.com/

Chefs Commercial Kitchen Co-Op is located in West Los Angeles.

- A cooperative of commercial kitchens that are Health Department Licensed and designed for small retail food related businesses
- A building with five private and shared kitchens---in West L.A.
- An opportunity to start or expand your food related business without the huge expense involved in building a commercial kitchen
- Kitchens that are equipped with commercial stoves, refrigerators, freezers, storage shelves, and large stainless work tables
- An opportunity for short-term, long-term, full-time or part-time usage---and private use during your own times in the kitchen
- A place where you can teach cooking classes, test recipes for your new restaurant, make your product to sell at Farmer`s Markets, and more

(310) 837-8900
1716 South Robertson Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA, 90035

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J.J. Thomas, JD/MBA

Entrevisor - Entrepreneur Advisory Services

www.Entrevisor.com

Entrevisor@Gmail.com

Abrac,

One more site to add to the collection: http://www.toomanychefs.com/

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J.J. Thomas, JD/MBA

Entrevisor - Entrepreneur Advisory Services

www.Entrevisor.com

Entrevisor@Gmail.com

        THANK YOU!!!!!!I am ever so grateful. That info is exactly what I needed.  All of your suggestions & tips are full of very helpful info. I have been so overwhelmed with my search for a part time rental kitchen space, I thought I would retire before I found one. I can`t wait until monday to contact the Chefs Kitchen.  You are appreciated. I`ll keep you posted. 

Thank you again.

A Brackett

Sweet Dreamery Desserts

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