FoodOwners is a free platform where chefs, makers, suppliers, and food entrepreneurs connect, share ideas, and grow together.
They weren’t food pros — but they listened.
FoodOwners: Created by Students, Made for Food Entrepreneurs
Two engineering students from the University of Washington kept hearing the same thing from food business owners: isolation, burnout, no real support. One of those voices was Julio, owner of Loco Chon Bar & Grill in Newcastle, WA, who opened his modern-Mexican spot in the middle of the pandemic. He shared how a simple space to talk—about supply issues, hiring headaches, or just to vent—would’ve made a huge difference.
So together, they decided to do something about it.
They built FoodOwners — a free, community‑first platform where food people can ask, connect, and grow together. Because no one should have to figure it all out alone.
Built for the Kitchen, Not the Algorithm
Not Just Another Feed — Built for the Hustle Behind the Food
FoodOwners is about people in the food business helping each other out. Ask a question, share what’s worked for you, or get advice from someone who’s been there. Built for practical support from people who understand your business
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FoodOwners is a free, community-first platform built for people in the food industry — restaurant owners, suppliers, bakers, chefs, brewers, food truck operators, and more. It’s a space to ask questions, connect with peers, share insights, and find support from others who get the hustle.
The Social Hub for Food Business Innovation
A community-first platform created by students who believed food business owners deserve real support, not silence.
