Running a shared kitchen is complex—but with the right systems, growth becomes simple. In this free webinar, Jack and Matt from The Food Corridor show how to set up (and clean up) your account so every feature works together to attract the right renters, accelerate onboarding, and create reliable, compounding revenue.
Who is this webinar for?
Shared & commissary kitchen operators, incubators, and commissary managers who want more qualified leads, faster onboarding, and clearer day-to-day operations.
What will you learn?
1) Optimize your Kitchen Door listing (top-of-funnel growth)
The Kitchen Door connects food businesses to shared kitchens in their area—and it’s where many operators meet their best-fit renters. You’ll learn how to:
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Make your listing stand out with clear, high-quality photos (people cooking, clean stations, signature equipment).
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Write a welcoming, specific description (equipment highlights, who you serve, services like consulting).
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Set transparent pricing and requirements to pre-qualify inquiries.
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Use feature tags (e.g., 24/7 access, freezer storage, parking) and logo/cover photo for instant credibility.
Why it matters: Preferred listings account for a bigger share of total leads than their share of listings. In recent data, preferred listings averaged ~18 leads vs. ~11 for standard verified listings.
Pro tip for seasonality: Expect dips in winter and peaks in late spring/early summer. Use slower periods to tighten policies, update billing, refresh photos, and prep capacity (staff, storage, tables) for the surge.
2) Share your Lead Intake Form (and never lose a hot lead)
Channel all interest straight into your TFC Leads tab—no extra tools needed. Jack and Matt cover:
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Embed on your website so prospects can apply without leaving your site.
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Link anywhere (Craigslist, community boards, newsletters).
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QR codes for flyers, farmers’ markets, and events.
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Social (IG bio, Facebook, LinkedIn).
Why it works: The form is short, vetted, and asks the right questions to streamline your vetting—without scaring off applicants.
3) Master the Leads Manager (communicate quickly, stay organized)
Turn more inquiries into clients with simple workflows:
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New leads pinned to the top so you respond first (speed wins).
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Bulk actions (invite, remind, decline) to handle volume.
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Hide & auto-hide: Park “not yet” leads without deleting them; auto-hides after 30 days of inactivity keep your list clean.
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Notes (just released!): Log calls, reasons for hiding, and re-engagement dates.
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Message templates: One-click replies with next steps to boost response rates (and qualify for “fast responder” badges rolling out on Kitchen Door).
4) Build smart Onboarding Flows (cut time to revenue by ~44%)
Assign tailored checklists the moment you invite a prospect to onboard—no more repeating instructions.
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Create checklists for new prospects, returning clients, food trucks, and more.
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Auto-complete tasks like Add payment method once done.
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Link external resources (e.g., calendar or DocuSign links) per client.
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Track progress at a glance and approve when ready.
The payoff: Kitchens not using checklists averaged ~100 days to onboard. With Onboarding Flows, that dropped to ~56 days—a ~44% decrease. Faster onboarding = earlier billing and more capacity for growth.
5) Use The Food Corridor to the fullest (let the system work for you)
A few often-overlooked revenue and ops wins:
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Storage = hidden profit center. Among top billers, ~15% of revenue came from storage. Keep inventory accurate, assigned, and visible in Reporting to know your true capacity (and when you can say “yes” to new clients).
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Value-added services. Monetize what makes your kitchen special—parking, consulting, special equipment—via recurring or one-time fees.
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Sign-in/Sign-out PINs. Compare time used vs. time booked and reconcile easily (billing is always tied to bookings to stay accurate).
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Daily View (shareable). Give outside stakeholders (e.g., health department) visibility without account access.
Why watch?
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See how each feature connects—from The Kitchen Door to Intake to Leads to Onboarding—to create a clean, repeatable growth engine.
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Walk away with copy-and-paste checklists, message templates, and practical tweaks that make a difference this month.
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Learn the small adjustments (photos, tags, templates, auto-hides) that compound into fewer bottlenecks and faster revenue.
FAQ (quick hits)
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Can we embed the Onboarding link? Not yet. You can embed the Lead Intake Form and link to the Invite Client page.
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Can clients see hours used? Yes—on their Bookings tab. Create a test account to view the client experience.
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Do sign-ins affect billing? Billing is based on bookings for accuracy. Use sign-ins to compare used vs. booked time and adjust.
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Google Calendar integration? Not currently. Share the Daily View link for outside visibility.
Ready to Go Deeper? Schedule Your Demo
The webinar gives you a full overview of how The Food Corridor’s features connect—from The Kitchen Door to Leads Manager to Onboarding Flows. But every kitchen is different, and the best way to see how it can work for your space is with a personalized demo.
After watching the session, take the next step:
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See your own kitchen setup inside the platform.
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Get tailored recommendations for managing leads, onboarding, and storage.
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Ask questions live with our team and walk away with clear next steps.
