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Everything you need to
run your food business
Professional-grade tools for nutrition labeling, cost tracking, food safety, and business planning. All free.
Tools
Free tools for food entrepreneurs
Nutrition Label Maker
Create FDA-compliant nutrition facts labels instantly. Standard vertical, horizontal, linear, and tabular formats. English and Spanish.
- ✓FDA-compliant formatting
- ✓Multiple layout options
- ✓English & Spanish labels
- ✓Download as image
Save $300-800 per product on labeling services
Recipe Cost Tracker
Calculate exact ingredient costs per serving, track inventory usage, and set profitable pricing for your food products.
- ✓Ingredient cost per serving
- ✓Profit margin analysis
- ✓Inventory tracking
- ✓Production batch logging
Know your true cost per plate
Food Expiration Checker
USDA FoodKeeper database for shelf life and storage guidelines. Look up any food item for refrigerator, freezer, and pantry storage times.
- ✓USDA FoodKeeper data
- ✓Fridge, freezer & pantry times
- ✓Safety guidelines
- ✓Commercial kitchen compliance
Reduce food waste and stay compliant
Food Expiration Database
Browse the complete USDA food storage database. Search by category for detailed shelf life information on hundreds of food items.
- ✓Full USDA database
- ✓Category browsing
- ✓Detailed storage methods
- ✓Printable reference charts
Comprehensive food safety reference
Guides
Business guides & articles
Commercial Kitchen Pricing Guide
Hourly, daily, and monthly rates across US cities.
ReadCommissary Kitchen Requirements
Permits, certifications, and compliance checklist.
ReadHow to Start a Ghost Kitchen
Step-by-step guide to launching a delivery-only restaurant.
ReadFood Licensing Guides
State-by-state food business licensing requirements.
ReadGhost Kitchen Rentals
Find delivery-only kitchen spaces for virtual brands.
ReadFood Truck Commissary
Commissary kitchens for food truck operators.
ReadBakery Kitchen Rental
Rent commercial baking space with pro equipment.
ReadChurch Kitchen Rental
Affordable church and community kitchen spaces.
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