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DoorDash Accelerator for Local Restaurants: Live & Local Series

Designed specifically for restaurant owners, the Accelerator will support small and medium-sized food businesses in Washington, D.C. and Minneapolis, MN to diversify their revenue streams.

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Applications open until 1 May

Hybrid

Washington, D.C. and Minneapolis, MN

5 months

Empowering restaurant owners, food trucks, food stalls and merchants working from community kitchens

A program designed to unlock a new revenue stream
for your business

Connect with the restaurant community

Connect with other restaurant owners, mentors and local community partners to build a strong business network. Learn, share and grow together.

Receive 1on1 support from a mentor with industry experience

Be paired with a mentor with restaurant experience, who can support and guide you in diversifying your revenue stream.

Be awarded a 5K grant during
the program

Receive a 5K grant to help launch your new revenue stream by completing all requirements of the program.

DoorDash Accelerator for Local Restaurants: Live & Local Series​

In partnership with Bridge for Billions, the DoorDash Accelerator for Local Restaurants: Live & Local Series was designed to empower restaurant owners in Washington, D.C., and Minneapolis to diversify their revenue streams. Through in-person events, 1on1 mentorship, entrepreneurship curriculum to support the addition of new revenue streams, and other loan and funding opportunities’, restaurant owners will receive the resources and support they need propel their businesses forward.

The DoorDash Accelerator for Local Restaurants: Live & Local Series will strengthen the restaurant community, mentors and local partners in Washington, D.C., and Minneapolis, providing opportunities for networking and collaboration within this industry. Restaurant owners will be guided every step of the way with the essential resources and support they need to implement their additional revenue streams and receive up to 5K in funding to make their dreams become a reality.

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Our local partners

Washington, D.C.

Washington, D.C.

Minneapolis, MN

Minneapolis, MN

What will you learn during the program?

Discover how to implement a new revenue stream to your existing business.

Learn how to calculate your costs and price points, to drive your profits and growth.​

Master the way to communicate this offering diversification for your existing customers.

Aquire skills to calculate your business finances for the next 3 years, so you can make the revenue stream launch a success.

Uncover how your business can positively impact your community, and make strong community connections to drive growth for all.

Strategize to diversify your revenue streams, scale your operations, and attract new customers.

Eligible cities - Washington, D.C. and Minneapolis, MN

How to apply to the program?

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Open the Typeform survey

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Start by clicking on the “Apply now!” button.

Fill in your personal information to get started with your application. This data is only used for impact measurement and won’t impact your application. 

Remember to use your regular email for the application, as you will be receiving updates there along the process.

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Complete all sections

Complete all sections of the application, thoroughly filling out each answer. The more information the better for us to thoroughly access your eligibility for the program. 

The application should take around 15-20 minutes, so be prepared to fill it out in one sitting and submit as soon as possible for the best chance at selection.

Hint: An asterisk “*” next to the question indicates that the field is required.

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Submit your application and await further news

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 Review your application in detail beforw clicking submit. Important: You cannot edit your application after submitting.

Make sure to submit your application by 1 May.

After reviewing your submission, our team will be in touch with a notification about the status of your application.

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Apply before:

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Submit your application before 3 April

Important dates:

30 April

Applications Due

20 + 22 May

In-person Kick Off event

15 June - 15 Oct

Incubation

End of October

In-person Closing event

27 March

Program Launch

12 May

Announcement of selected participants

22 May - 12 June

Matching

15 August

Grant disbursement

Application & Selection Phase

27 March-30 April

Applications Open

Eligible merchants are invited to apply through the Bridge for Billions platform. We want to learn about the current standing of your business and your intended new revenue stream you would like to launch.

1 May-11May

Selection

We will review all applicants interested in joining the program and make selections based on eligibility criteria, intended revenue stream and motivation for joining the program.

12 May

Participant Confirmation

Successful applicants will be invited to join the program and confirm their participation in the in-person kick-off events in May.

Innovation & Mentorship Phase

May - exact dates TBC

Kick Off Event

Join us in your city for a kick-off event to welcome merchants, mentors, and local community partners to the program. Learn, network, and connect with the merchant community in your city.

22 May- 22 June

Matching & DoorDash Curriculum

Complete the DoorDash curriculum, designed specifically for food merchants to clarify your intended additional revenue stream. In parallel, you will be onboarded to the Bridge for Billions platform and have the opportunity to meet potential mentor matches.

15 June- 15 Oct

Innovation & Mentorship

Work through the four-month innovation and mentorship phase to launch your new revenue stream. Receive personalized mentorship and support on a weekly basis as you move through the innovation platform, and participate in 3 in-person educational workshops in our city.

End of October

Closing Event

Attend the in-person final event to network and celebrate the closing of this program. You will also receive participation certificate the $5000 grant prize upon completing the program requirements.

This program is perfect for you if...

  • You have an existing restaurant, food truck, food stall or are a merchant working from a community kitchen that has less than 3 locations, less than 50 employees, and a maximum annual revenue of $1 million USD (across all locations).
  • At least one location is located in Minneapolis or St Paul, MN and/or the greater Washington, D.C. Metro area (Montgomery County, Prince George County, D.C. proper, Fairfax County VA)
  • Have been in operation for at least 2 years.
  • Have a plan to launch an additional revenue stream to your existing business - eg. adding a second location, packaging your sauce or spice mix, opening a brick and mortar store or food truck etc.
  • Have a business bank account and business registration.
  • Can dedicate 4-5 hours per week to fulfill the program requirements, including completing online curriculum, attending five in-person events in your city, attending group sessions, mentoring sessions and workshops.
  • Has access to a stable internet and your own computer.
Apply to join the program

Apply before:

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Submit your application by 1 May

Important dates

1 May

Applications Due

Mid- May

In-person Kick Off event

15 June - 15 Oct

Incubation

End of October

In-person Closing event

27 March

Program Launch

12 May

Announcement of selected participants

22 May - 12 June

Matching

Mid August

Grant disbursement

Application & Selection Phase

27 March - 1 May

2 May - 11 May

12 May

Applications Open

Selection

Participant Confirmation

Eligible restaurant owners are invited to apply through the Bridge for Billions platform. We want to learn about the current standing of your business and your intended new revenue stream you would like to launch.
We will review all applicants interested in joining the program and make selections based on eligibility criteria, intended revenue stream and motivation for joining the program.
Successful applicants will be invited to join the program and confirm their participation in the in-person kick off events in May.

Innovation & Mentorship Phase

May - exact dates TBC

22 May - 12 June

15 June - 15 Oct

End of October

Kick Off Event

Matching & DoorDash Curriculum

Innovation & Mentorship

Closing Event

Join us in your city for a kick off event to welcome restaurant owners, mentors and local community partners to the program. Learn, network and connect with the restaurant owners community in your city.
Complete the DoorDash curriculum, designed specifically for food restaurant owners to clarify your intended additional revenue stream. In parallel, you will be onboarded to the Bridge for Billions platform and have the opportunity to meet potential mentor matches.
Work through the four-month innovation and mentorship phase to launch your new revenue stream. Receive mentorship and support on a weekly basis as you move through the innovation platform, and participate in 3 in-person educational workshops.
Attend the in-person final event to network and celebrate the closing of this program. You will also receive program certificates and the 5K grant upon completing the program requirements.

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Meet Stephanie, Program Manager at Bridge for Billions.
You can send her an email with any questions you have about the program.

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