Citations

Episode 30 – Autolyze Consulting, a remote Food Industry Consultant

January 21, 2020 howsbusiness Citations, Food Business, Health Inspection, Illinois State Regulation, Permitting, Shared Kitchen 00:06:17 Comments Off on Episode 30 – Autolyze Consulting, a remote Food Industry Consultant

Shelby describes doing business in Chicago as a “microcosm”. Learn more about his journey through Chicago’s food world on this week’s episode!

Episode 25 – Yolis Tamales in Gage Park, a Tamale Vendor

December 10, 2019 howsbusiness American Dream, Citations, Fees, Food Business, Health Inspection, Immigrant Entrepreneur, Licensing, Mobile Business, Red Tape, Shared Kitchen 00:12:39 Comments Off on Episode 25 – Yolis Tamales in Gage Park, a Tamale Vendor

Maria describes doing business in Chicago as “amazing”. Her business was recently formalized with the passing a street vending ordinance. Learn more about what street food legalization means for her.

Episode 7 – Chicago Primal Gym in Lakeview, a Gym

July 23, 2019 howsbusiness Citations, Fees, Licensing, My first trip to City Hall, Permitting, Red Tape, Relocation, Self-funded Business, Waiting in Line, Wellness, Zoning 00:13:35 0 Comments

Sean and Grant describe doing business in Chicago as “a dream come true”. They began their business from Sean’s backyard and faced a variety of zoning challenges. What advice would they now give to self-employed gym owners?

Episode 4 – Upton’s Naturals in Austin, a Food Producer

July 2, 2019 howsbusiness Access to Capital, Citations, City Programs, Food Business, Growth, Health Inspection, Licensing, Marketing, Permitting, Red Tape, Relocation, Retail, Self-funded Business, Shared Kitchen, Vegan 00:13:18 Comments Off on Episode 4 – Upton’s Naturals in Austin, a Food Producer

Nicole and Dan describe doing business in Chicago as “resourceful”. They saved thousands when bringing their food space up to code. How did they do it?

Episode 3 – Middle Brow Beer Co. in Logan Square, a Brewery and Brewpub

June 25, 2019 howsbusiness Citations, Economic Recession, Fees, Food Business, Growth, Hiring, Marketing, Permitting, Red Tape, Self-funded Business, Social Enterprise 00:15:32 0 Comments

Pete describes doing business in Chicago as “optimistic”. He followed a Brew Pub model, but how did outsourcing the production of his beer make him feel?