Recent SemestersSpring 2027, Spring 2026, Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023Class Size20 studentsCredits3 Transfers ToCSUDescriptionness for college-level English Through lectures and industry guest speakers this class explores the fundamentals of what it takes to start a food business such as a food truck, pop up, or brick and mortar restaurant. Topics covered include components of a business plan, lease or purchase negotiations, design and build out of a space, staffing, permits and licenses, how to plan for profitability and more. CSU Methods: 1. lecture to present facts, principles and concepts of the above topics 2. guest lectures to provide specific prac- tical information and insights 3. class discussion to review, discuss and clarify material covered 4. scheduled meetings with students to measure progress on term project 