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Courses

There are hundreds of details involved with putting together a successful food tour. From planning food locations to marketing to potential customers - we know how easy it is to become overwhelmed. Our Courses listed below put our seasoned expertise to work for you - helping you create a robust, profitable tour in a fraction of the time. For additional information on scheduling of a Course, pricing and general questions, please Contact Us to set up a phone meeting at your earliest convenience.

Course Name:	Description:	Package Includes:	Course Topics:
2-Day New Business Owner Weekend Course	FTP incorporates our vast experience, ongoing success and business processes into solid, practical lessons that you will be able to replicate in a new food tour business. This course includes both classroom and hands-on training with a limited class size to ensure all attendees get the personal attention required to succeed. The 2-Day Course is a perfect fit for anybody interested in operating a food tour business initially on a limited basis or whose weekday obligations or budget prohibits attending the Advanced Weekend Course or the 3-Day New Business Owner Weekday Course.	Food Tour Pros™ 2-Day New Business Owner Course Handbook™ 1 Food Tour Observation Training Classroom and Hands-On Training in Chicago (2 Full Days) Up to 2 Participants from Same Business; Additional Participants $350 each Ratio of 1 Instructor to 4 Participants Additional Consulting Time at Reduced Hourly Rate (45% Discount) Q&A Time and Role Playing Certificate of Completion	From Idea to Grand Opening Planning and Creating a Tour Route Identifying, Approaching and Securing Tasting Locations Pricing Your Tour Becoming an Employer Identifying, Interviewing and Training Employees Employee Wages Leadership Essentials Securing the Appropriate Web Domain Building a Business Website Website Content Tips Ticketing and Business Management Software Leveraging Customer Reviews Business Operations and Processes Templates and Forms Gift Certificates Private Group Tours Short Term Marketing Strategies Customer and Vendor Service Growing Your Business

Advanced New Business Owner Weekend Course

Includes the 2-Day New Business Owner Weekend Course curriculum plus an additional Full Day On-Site training course and evaluation at your city location. The Advanced Weekend Course is ideal for anybody interested in additional one-on-one private training (8 hours) and evaluation of your business and tour experience(s) prior to the Grand Opening of your food tour business. This course provides exceptional value by applying FTP’s practical wisdom and business experience directly in your business setting.

Includes the 2-Day New Business Owner Weekend Course Package Plus: Full 1-Day On-Site Evaluation at Client Location (Domestic Travel Included) On-Site Business and Tour Evaluation

Includes 2-Day New Business Owner Course Topics Plus: Business Operations & Processes Checklist (On-Site) Tour Guide(s) Performance (On-Site) Tour Route(s) Evaluation (On-Site) Grand Opening Readiness (On-Site) Advanced Short Term Marketing Strategies (On-Site)

3-Day New Business Owner Weekday Course

In addition to the 2-Day New Business Owner Course curriculum, this course offers anybody new to business ownership or culinary tourism the benefit of an additional day to focus on Business Management and Long Term Marketing Strategies. The 3-Day New Business Owner Course is essential for anyone seeking immediate impact on sales growth while laying down the foundation for continued, long term success.

Food Tour Pros™ 3-Day New Business Owner Course Handbook™ 2 Food Tour Observation Trainings Classroom and Hands-On Training in Chicago (3 Full Days) Up to 2 Participants from Same Business; Additional Participants $350 each Ratio of 1 Instructor to 4 Participants 10 FREE Hours of Post-Course Consulting Time Additional Consulting Time at Reduced Hourly Rate (45% Discount) Q&A Time and Role Playing Certificate of Completion

Includes 2-Day New Business Owner Course Topics Plus: Naming Your Business Logo Creation Selecting Appropriate Business Entity Obtaining Business Insurance Business Administration 101 Legal Issues and Concerns Employer/Employee Forms and Documents Owner Salary and Distributions Long Term Marketing Strategies

Advanced New Business Owner Weekday Course

Includes the 3-Day New Business Owner Weekday Course curriculum plus an additional Full Day On-Site training course and evaluation at your city location. The Advanced Weekday Course provides the ultimate product solution for anybody interested in gaining one-on-one private training (8 hours) and evaluation of your business and tour experience(s) prior to the Grand Opening of your food tour business. This course provides exceptional value by applying FTP’s practical wisdom and business experience directly in your business setting.

Includes the 3-Day New Business Owner Weekday Course Package Plus: Full 1-Day On-Site Evaluation at Client Location (Domestic Travel Included) On-Site Business and Tour Evaluation

Includes 3-Day New Business Owner Course Topics Plus: Business Operations & Processes Checklist (On-Site) Tour Guide Performance (On-Site) Tour Route(s) Evaluation (On-Site) Grand Opening Readiness (On-Site) Business Management Q&A (On-Site) Advanced Long Term Marketing Strategies (On-Site)

Private Training Course Current Business Owner

This course enables existing food tour owners and operators a one-on-one private full-day training course with no additional attendees. FTP will create a course specifically tailored to your business needs and set an agenda to accomplish the course topics into the time frame that works for your schedule.

Food Tour Pros™ Private Training Course Handbook™ Food Tour Observation Training (if applicable) Classroom and Hands-On Training in Chicago (1 Full Day) Up to 2 Participants from Same Business; Additional Participants $350 each Ratio of 1 Instructor to 4 Participants Additional Consulting Time at Reduced Hourly Rate (45% Discount) Q&A Time and Role Playing

All course topics will be specifically tailored to meet your business needs.

Private Consulting

Supplemental hourly private consulting and assistance is available for anybody interested in more intensive training, advanced marketing techniques or business management assistance. Cost: $100/hr.

Policies

Weekend Courses limited to consecutive Saturday and Sunday dates (one unique weekend) only. Weekend Course On-Site Visit(s) available on a weekday or weekend date. Weekday Courses limited to any three (3) consecutive weekday dates only. Travel fees may apply for International On-Site Visits. Dates and timing are finalized by Food Tour Pros and Participant(s) in advance of registration. Courses and On-Site Visits are held between April and November dates only. Payment required in-full prior to Course with credit card or check only. If paying by check, class reservation will not be confirmed until the check is received and the funds are processed. Reservations can be made as far in advance as the Food Tour Pros schedule of availability allows. Courses are limited to a maximum of four (4) Participant(s). Once a Course is full, no further reservations will be accepted. Participant(s) agree to Food Tour Pros Terms and Conditions Waiver.