Resources — DishRoulette Kitchen

Learning tools for your business.

How-tos, templates, on-demand workshops, and direct access to our team — 100% free.

Finances
Restaurant Finances Calculator TemplateOpen →
Recipe Costing Template TemplateOpen →
Financial Wellness for Food and Beverage Businesses WorkshopWatch
Menu Costing: The Economics of a Taco WorkshopWatch
Social Media & Marketing
TikTok Content Calendar TemplateOpen →
Social Media Policy TemplateOpen →
How To Optimize Your Menu How-ToView →
How To Drive Online Revenue For Your Restaurant How-ToView →
One Minute Classroom: AI For Restaurants How-ToView →
One Minute Classroom: How To Make A Reel How-ToView →
One Minute Classroom: How To Make A Graphic How-ToView →
One Minute Classroom: Bootstrap Your Social Media How-ToView →
How to Build a Brand Strategy For the Long Run WorkshopWatch
Advertising 101 WorkshopWatch
Navigating Brand Partnerships: Key Elements Brands Seek in Sponsorship Proposals WorkshopWatch
Operations & HR
Health Inspection Self Evaluation TemplateOpen →
Hiring Cadence TemplateOpen →
Progressive Discipline Best Practices TemplateOpen →
Employee Handbook Template TemplateOpen →
How To Handle Upset Guests & Negative Reviews How-ToView →
What To Do When Your Restaurant Gets Slow How-ToView →
How To Choose The Best POS For Your Restaurant How-ToView →
Hiring Strategies for a Post-Pandemic World WorkshopWatch
Embracing Authenticity: Navigating Imposter Syndrome and Neurodiversity in the Workplace WorkshopWatch
Event Planning: Dinner Pop-ups and Fundraisers WorkshopWatch
One Minute Classroom: Finding The Right Brick & Mortar How-ToView →
1:1 Consultations

Need guidance navigating city licenses, finding funding, or strengthening your operations?

DishRoulette Kitchen offers free 1:1 consultations for entrepreneurs looking for support at any stage of business — whether you're just getting started or working to scale.

Available: Wednesdays & Fridays  |  10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

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Free. Always.
Funding

Apply for the DRK $1K Grant.

Direct, low-barrier capital for small businesses on Chicago's South and West Sides.

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Access low-barrier lending through CIBC.

In partnership with CIBC, DRK connects eligible businesses to flexible loan products designed for small businesses that may not qualify for traditional financing.

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