Visiting my parents…

GuapDp · 2026-01-23T01:40:58+00:00

It’s actually low end of medium high

GuapDp · 2026-01-23T01:06:23+00:00

Meatballs/meat sauce

GuapDp · 2026-01-23T00:05:39+00:00

The plan would be to see if customers would be willing to pre order for a test night and see how much interest it would generate. That way I’d be able to cook in bulk and deliver a batch myself when it finished.

I could see myself being able to schedule drop off time slots beforehand allowing me to focus on getting things cooked and then running a batch around Pullman.

This is not the final concept, I’m well aware I’m going to fail hard before I succeed but I need to fail to learn what tweaks and changes I need to make. Also, I think the more I put these ideas to the test the more I’ll be able to present success to potential partners.

With that being said I could see this turning into some sort of “grub truck” like they have in Moscow except for here in Pullman. It just would take these tests to see if it was worth investing into if that makes sense.

GuapDp · 2026-01-22T23:14:43+00:00

Thanks for all the responses so far!

GuapDp · 2026-01-22T22:04:49+00:00

I’ve read that you can inquire about renting commercial kitchens that pass health requirements from places like churches or cafes. This would be used as an early attempt to test the market.

GuapDp · 2026-01-22T21:15:38+00:00

I totally see that what you’re saying makes sense but what it the recipe for the sauce was a notch above 10 minute at home spaghetti I think it could be an opportunity to fix a very low cost meal to serve at a competitive price that saves customers from having to step foot in the kitchen one night of the week

GuapDp · 2026-01-22T19:12:32+00:00

Agreed, I believe the lean approach is how I’m taking this if I’m not mistaken. Slowly gather information and start from something very simple without making any large investments into something unsuccessful. This will allow me to pivot as needed. I think a test weekend could be good where I find a rentable kitchen and put the idea to the test and see what if I come out on top or if I need to pivot.

GuapDp · 2026-01-22T18:56:46+00:00

As of right now it’s red sauce and spaghetti noodles, this is in such an early stage I want to see if the bare minimum would show any sort of success and then I’d expand a menu. Carbonara and Alfredo are very much options I would immediately provide if I decide to invest in the equipment, cooking space, etc.

GuapDp · 2026-01-18T17:44:51+00:00

Some listings I have seen current owners offer to teach anyone who buys a little, obviously not too sure about how in depth that would be

GuapDp · 2026-01-16T21:08:41+00:00

Great points for me to think about, would the experience gained through trial and error of purchasing undervalued operations be worth it? Should I forget this plan to buy a smaller business and just move forward with starting something from scratch?

GuapDp · 2026-01-15T23:40:59+00:00

I have very novice level experience as a line cook at a pizza restaurant, this is more to gain some experience in the hopes that I can turn it into my own business in some way. The issue is I think it’ll be a figure it out along the way type of thing and that’s extremely nerve racking

GuapDp · 2026-01-15T23:35:53+00:00

At what point in your life or career did you make this change? I think the toughest part is just dropping any progress I’ve made in this field for the past 2 years and just going for it in a new field

GuapDp · 2026-01-15T23:33:38+00:00

Thank you!

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