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PepsiCo Restaurant Accelerator Program
Build a stronger foodservice business with practical guidance, mentorship, and a connected peer network.
2026 cohortView application
The opportunity
What this program offers.
Through a strategic partnership with PepsiCo, the PepsiCo Restaurant Accelerator Program is designed to empower, elevate, and support local food service business owners across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. This accelerator provides the tools, guidance, and resources needed for food service operators to optimize their culinary businesses, access capital opportunities, and build sustainable enterprise growth.
Who it’s for
Food service business owners and restaurant operators looking to expand their footprint and scale operations.
Inside the program
What to expect.
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Tailored restaurant business curriculum, operational frameworks, and optimization templates
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Mentorship and advisory sessions with culinary industry experts and brand leaders
- 03
Resource directories and networking channels for B2B growth
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Insights into logistics, supply chains, food prep scaling, and marketing
Before you begin
Eligibility
- Own a foodservice business
- Operate business in Dallas, Tarrant, Collin, or Denton counties