New Member Inquiry

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New Member Inquiry

Please fill out this form if you are a new or existing business interested in joining Fork Food Lab! Upon submission of this form, you will be added to our email list, an incredible resource, so you can stay up to date with all things Fork Food Lab! You may unsubscribe at any time.

As of early March 2026, we are just beginning to reopen onboarding for new members. We recommend taking the following steps to expedite the onboarding process.

1. Please take a deep dive on the website, especially the Membership Information and Pricing tabs. It's designed to be a useful tool for you!

2. If you do not already have a Food Protection Management Certificate, we recommend getting one. It's a member requirement for operating at Fork and is required for most Food Business License Applications. You can find more info here.

3. If you do not already have a business plan, please acquire a free advisor from Maine Small Business Development Center. Chris Cole, Food Business Advisor, is a good friend of Fork and provides incredible support.

4. We are beginning to schedule facility tours as the first step of onboarding. Tours are the best way for you to get a feel for our shared kitchen and explore whether our space and community are the right fit for your food business. A member of our team will be in touch to schedule a tour. Facility tours cost $20.

Email *

First & Last Name *

Phone Number *

Street Address (please include city, state, and zip code) *

What is your current business status? *

I am interested in starting a brand new food business

I already have a food business in the state of Maine

I already have a food business outside the state of Maine

I've previously had a food business

Other:

Required

What best describes your primary (or anticipated) business model? *

Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)

Catering/Events

Bakery (wholesale)

Bakery (direct to customer)

Mobile Unit (Trucks/Trailers)

Mobile Unit (Bikes/Carts)

Mobile Vendor (Farmers' Markets, other markets)

Online Sales

Prepared Meals

Research & Development

Temporary Events (pop ups, fairs, festivals)

Beverage

Other:

Required

Please describe your business in 1-3 sentences:

How soon are you interested in joining Fork Food Lab? *

ASAP/Immediately

1-3 months from now

4-8 months from now

8+ months from now

Do you have an ANSI-approved Food Protection Manager Certificate (such as ServSafe , 360, or equivalent)? *

Yes

I've had one in the past but it is expired

Not sure

How did you hear about Fork Food Lab? *

If already licensed in the state of Maine, please provide your DHHS or Dept. of Agriculture state license #.

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