We Did Our Homework - Now We Need Your Help
7 weeks of pounding the pavement. 50+ food entrepreneurs surveyed. $2 million in collective annual sales validated. Our hunch about Anne Arundel County's need for a shared commercial kitchen wasn't just right – it was conservative.
The Data Speaks Volumes
When we started The Culinary Square project, we had a strong feeling that Anne Arundel County's food entrepreneur community was underserved. But feelings don't build businesses – data does.
So we spent seven weeks doing the work. We knocked on doors, made calls, attended farmers markets, and connected with every food entrepreneur we could find. We asked the hard questions: What do you need? What's holding you back? What would success look like?
The results exceeded our expectations:
50 food entrepreneurs shared their stories and needs
$2 million in combined annual gross sales – proving this isn't just a hobby community, it's a legitimate economic force
33% already offer gluten-free options – showing sophisticated market awareness
17 specific requests for blast chilling capabilities – demonstrating professional-level thinking about food safety and quality
This is exactly the kind of strategic thinking that validates our entire premise. These aren't just passionate cooks – they're smart business people who understand the power of shared resources.
The Validation We Needed
Every survey response reinforced what we suspected: Anne Arundel County has a thriving community of food entrepreneurs who are ready to scale, but infrastructure limitations are holding them back. They need professional-grade equipment, commercial-compliant space, and the kind of specialized capabilities that only make financial sense when shared.
Our seven weeks of research didn't just validate our hunch – it showed us we were thinking too small. This community is more robust, more professional, and more ready than we imagined.
Now We Need Your Network
Here's where we need the power of professional networks. We've done the market research. We've validated the need. We've built the community support. Now we need to find our forever home.
What we're looking for:
8,000-12,000 sq ft of adaptable space in central Anne Arundel County
Single-level flex space
Commercial or industrial zoning
Ready for renovation into a state-of-the-art commercial kitchen
How you can help:
Commercial real estate leads – Know of a property that fits our criteria?
Financial consulting – Experienced in commercial property acquisition or development financing?
Professional connections – Know someone who knows someone?
The Bigger Picture
This isn't just about building a kitchen. We're creating economic infrastructure that will support dozens of food businesses, create jobs, and strengthen Anne Arundel County's local food ecosystem. The entrepreneurs we surveyed are already generating $2 million annually – imagine what they could do with proper infrastructure support.
We've done our homework. We've validated the need. We've built the community. Now we need the right building and the right partners to make it happen.
Ready to help us find our home? 📧 info@theculinarysquare.com 📞 410.205.9686
Sometimes the best business opportunities are hiding in plain sight. Seven weeks of research showed us that Anne Arundel County's food entrepreneur community has been hiding in plain sight, too – but not anymore.
The Culinary Square is a shared commercial kitchen concept designed to support food entrepreneurs in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
