Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey. The information you provide will be important in determining the need for and how we might use a commercial kitchen. This survey is designed for current food entrepreneurs/businesses as well as potential ones, so it is important that you answer as many questions as possible, even if you do not currently produce a product.

Completing the survey does not indicate a commitment on either party to provide or use the facility. Your information will be kept private and will never be released to the general public.

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* 1. What term best describes your business? (Please Choose One)

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* 2. How long have you been in business?  (Please Choose One)

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* 3. How many employees work with you? (Please Choose One)

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* 4. Tell us about the type of products you work with (Check All That Apply):

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* 5. Have you ever used a commercial kitchen to prepare food/meals for sale to the public?

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* 6. To what extent would you be interested in using a shared-use, fully-equipped commercial kitchen and bakery in HAYWOOD County?

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* 7. Please estimate how many times per week and how many hours each time you might use a commercial kitchen and bakery conveniently located near you?

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* 8. What time of day do you anticipate using the facility?

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* 9. Is it more important for you to have flexibility (access-on-demand) or a set schedule with regularly booked hours?

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* 10. The market rate for commercial kitchen rental averages $18-25 per hour plus a day usage fee based on non-member fees. Do you think that this range is:

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* 11. Beyond the basic refrigerator/freezer, range, and oven, what type of equipment do you think are necessary to produce your unique creations? (Please Check All That Apply)

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* 12. There is more to your business than food preparation, think about what you need to make your operation run smoothly and to grow your business.

Please prioritize your service needs by choosing 'Essential' next to those items that are “must have” and 'Useful' next to those services that would be “nice to have”, but not essential to your business or potential business.

  Essential Useful
Access to cold storage
Access to dry storage
Additional space to efficiently handle prep and production of food
Additional staff to do large projects
Administrative assistance (preparing invoices, correspondence, menus, etc.)
Business plan and development
Business/liability insurance
Co-packing service
Delivery (meaning we accept deliveries on your behalf)
Delivery (meaning we deliver your goods to your customers/retail)
Financial assistance
Food photography
Food procurement (access to speciality products, quality ingredients)
Membership to food service suppliers
Mentoring/networking
Red meat processing

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* 13. Please share any questions or comments that you may have.

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* 14. If you would like to receive updates about this project or be included in any further discussions, please share your contact information.  

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