RECIPE COMMERCIALIZATION
You’ve got the recipe. We’ll help you turn it into a business.
At Upfork, we work with culinary creators, chefs, and entrepreneurs who want to take their recipes beyond the kitchen and into the market. Whether you're dreaming of opening a restaurant, launching a retail product, or licensing your creation to an established brand, we help you turn that idea into a profitable venture—with structure, strategy, and hands-on support every step of the way.
How We Help You Monetize Your Recipe
1. Turn Your Recipe into a Business
Open a restaurant, café, food truck, or ghost kitchen built around your signature dish. We’ll guide you from business planning and market research to site selection, kitchen design, and team training. Our deep industry experience ensures your launch is smooth, efficient, and set up for long-term success.
2. Launch a Retail or Wholesale Product
Ready to see your recipe on shelves? From sauces and snacks to frozen meals and baked goods, we help you transform your dish into a packaged product. We handle everything from formulation and co-packer selection to packaging design, compliance, and distribution strategy.
3. Expand Through Multi-Channel Sales
We build sales strategies across grocery, foodservice, online platforms, and farmers’ markets. We’ll help you manage inventory, pricing, fulfillment, and buyer relationships—so you’re not just in business, you’re moving product.
4. License Your Recipe for Passive Income
Want to monetize without the overhead? We help you license your recipe to food manufacturers or restaurant groups. From negotiating contracts to structuring royalties, we protect your interests while opening new revenue streams.
5. Build a Real Brand Around Your Recipe
Even the best recipes need a voice. We help you develop a strong brand identity, clear positioning, and consistent messaging that resonates with your target audience. From visuals to social strategy to influencer campaigns, we’ll help you get noticed—and remembered.
Our Process: From Idea to Income
Discovery & Strategy
We start by understanding your recipe, your goals, and your resources—then define the best path forward.
Planning & Development
You’ll receive a clear, customized roadmap to bring your idea to life, with milestones and action steps.
Execution & Launch
We work alongside you to implement the plan—from operations and logistics to marketing and financial setup.
Growth & Scaling
Once you’re live, we continue optimizing, expanding channels, and refining the model to grow your returns.
Why Upfork
With over 20 years of real-world experience across the restaurant and packaged food industries, we bring both vision and execution. We understand North American food trends, market regulations, and what it takes to build brands that last. Whether you're a first-time founder or an experienced chef, we tailor our support to fit your pace, your goals, and your style.