Connected Kitchen Management Inc.

What Connected Kitchen Management Inc. does

Connected Kitchen Management Inc., operating as The Connected Kitchen Project (TCKP), is a Canadian non-profit social enterprise headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta. It runs a shared commercial kitchen facility of 4,800 square feet, providing subsidized kitchen rentals (from $20/hour or $50/month), on-site retail visibility, food truck lot access, business support, and AHS-certified compliance infrastructure to micro-to-medium food entrepreneurs who face barriers including high startup costs, scattered information, and lack of community networks. TCKP also operates The Closed Loop Café as a sub-brand, a rotating-pop-up retail and events concept designed to give members direct consumer sales channels while addressing food waste and food security.

The underlying operational stack is modest: The Food Corridor, a third-party SaaS booking platform, handles member self-service for kitchen reservations, equipment scheduling (e.g., Hobart Mixer), compliance document tracking, and billing across hourly and monthly tiers. AHS (Alberta Health Services) certification underpins the regulatory legitimacy of shared commercial food production on-site. The company is founder-led by Michelle Frechette (CEO), supported by a small core team (Business Development Lead Danica Koller, team member Tetiana Ralenko) and a contractor (Katie Dooley/Paper Lime Creative), with headcount stated at 1-10.

Commercially, TCKP generates revenue through usage-based kitchen rentals, retail/café commissions, and event catering fees, augmented by community partnerships (La Tablēe des Chefs, EPIC Market, F.A.R.R.M, Reclaim Organics, Rosy Farms, The Burnt Chef Project, Black Business Edmonton). A new Edmonton facility is slated for January 2026, the sole disclosed expansion signal, alongside marketing through Instagram, Facebook, newsletter, volunteer engagement, and on-site community events. No funding rounds, investors, or external capital are disclosed.

Name

Connected Kitchen Management Inc.

Legal name

The Connected Kitchen Project

Website

https://tckp.ca

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Connected Kitchen Management Inc. (The Connected Kitchen Project) operates a subsidized, AHS-certified shared commercial kitchen and retail café in Edmonton, serving micro-to-medium food entrepreneurs with affordable space, equipment, and community support.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Shared Commercial Kitchen Services

NAICS

Food Service Contractors (72231)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350)

akta.pro primary industry

CPO (Central Production/Commissary) + Satellite Ghost Kitchens (THAFAJAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Food Truck & Mobile Catering Coordination (HSACAGAG)

Keywords

• Shared commercial kitchen
• Commercial kitchen rental
• Food entrepreneur incubator
• Culinary business support
• Community kitchen space

Headquarters

HQ city

Edmonton

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Kitchen Space Rentals: Subsidized commercial kitchen rentals charged on hourly and monthly basis. Provides micro to medium food producers access to professional equipment, AHS-certified facilities, and business support services.
2. Retail Space Opportunities: Market visibility through retail partnerships, allowing food entrepreneurs to sell products on-site. Revenue generated through member fees and retail commission arrangements.
3. Event Catering: TCKP's event calendar offers members evening catering opportunities, creating additional income streams. Events provide platform for food entrepreneurs to showcase skills and expand customer base.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Connected Kitchen Management Inc. (doing business as The Connected Kitchen Project, TCKP) operates a 4,800-square-foot AHS-certified shared commercial kitchen facility in Edmonton, Alberta, offering subsidized hourly and monthly kitchen rentals to micro to medium food entrepreneurs. The organization also runs The Closed Loop Café, on-site retail space, a food truck lot, a business centre, member events and catering opportunities, and uses The Food Corridor booking platform for self-service scheduling. It operates as a non-profit social enterprise focused on lowering barriers for food producers.

Product overview

TCKP operates as a collaborative kitchen space and social enterprise ecosystem providing subsidized commercial kitchen rentals, retail space, and business support services for micro to medium food entrepreneurs in Edmonton. The core offerings center on Commercial Kitchen Rentals and Retail Space, supported by The Food Corridor booking platform for scheduling and compliance tracking. Additional services include The Closed Loop Café (a sustainable food systems initiative), member events and catering opportunities, and on-site amenities such as a Business Centre and Food Truck Lot. The integrated approach combines flexible rental options (from $20/hour), professional equipment access, compliance support, and community networking to help food entrepreneurs build sustainable businesses.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Closed Loop Café: A collaborative social enterprise café operated at TCKP, focused on lowering barriers for food entrepreneurs, creating sustainable food systems, and fostering community through shared experiences and innovation.

Products and services

• Commercial Kitchen Rentals Subsidized commercial kitchen space rentals for micro to medium food entrepreneurs, with flexible pricing starting at $50/month and $20/hour, providing access to professional equipment and a collaborative community environment.
• Retail Space Affordable retail space offering market visibility for food entrepreneurs, enabling members to showcase and sell their products within the TCKP facility.
• The Closed Loop Café A collaborative social enterprise café concept that aims to lower barriers for food entrepreneurs, create sustainable food systems, and foster community through shared experiences and innovation while addressing food waste and promoting ethical practices.
• Member Events and Catering Opportunities Event calendar offering members opportunities to participate in evening catering events, providing additional income sources, skill showcases, and visibility within Edmonton's food scene.
• Food Truck Lot Designated outdoor space for food truck operations, providing parking and access to kitchen facilities for mobile food businesses.

Quantifiable outcome

• Affordable kitchen access starting at $50/month and $20/hour
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• La Tablēe des ChefscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCulinary skills development organization partnering with TCKP to support food entrepreneur education and training programs.
• EPIC MarketcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal market partnership providing additional retail and distribution opportunities for TCKP food entrepreneur members.
• F.A.R.R.McoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership focused on sustainable food systems and supporting local agricultural producers in the food ecosystem.
• Reclaim OrganicsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganic produce supplier providing fresh ingredients for TCKP member food businesses and The Closed Loop Café.
• Rosy FarmsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal farm partnership supplying fresh produce to support sustainable food operations at TCKP.
• The Burnt Chef ProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental health advocacy organization addressing addiction and mental health challenges prevalent in the hospitality industry, aligned with TCKP's mission.
• Black Business EdmontoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization supporting Black entrepreneurs in Edmonton, partnering with TCKP to provide accessible kitchen space and business development opportunities.
• GFL EnvironmentalminorOthersWaste management services provider for TCKP facility operations.
• GardaWorldminorOthersSecurity services provider for TCKP facility.
• Johanson-Witt AccountingminorOthersAccounting and bookkeeping services for TCKP financial operations.
• BelVan ConstructionminorOthersConstruction services for facility maintenance and improvements.
• Certified RefrigerationminorOthersCommercial refrigeration maintenance and repair services.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The Food Corridor: Shared commercial-kitchen management platform that TCKP uses for bookings and compliance. Directly comparable because it serves the same shared-kitchen / incubator customer base with overlapping booking, scheduling, and member-management tooling.
• Union Kitchen: Shared commercial kitchen and food business incubator with multiple U.S. locations serving emerging food brands. Comparable to TCKP's mission of lowering barriers for food entrepreneurs through subsidized access to professional kitchen infrastructure.
• Kitchen United: Operates multi-brand commissary and shared kitchen facilities for food entrepreneurs and virtual restaurant brands. Directly comparable to TCKP's central-kitchen-plus-retail model, though at significantly larger scale and with a more commercial, for-profit orientation.
• Hatch Kitchen: Shared commercial kitchen and food business incubator offering rental kitchen time, storage, and retail distribution for emerging food brands. Comparable to TCKP in core service offering, target member profile, and bundled retail/distribution value.
• La Cocina: San Francisco-based nonprofit food business incubator providing subsidized commercial kitchen space, mentorship, and market access to low-income entrepreneurs. Closely mirrors TCKP's social-enterprise model, equity focus, and community-led GTM.

Broad incumbents

• CloudKitchens: Large ghost-kitchen operator delivering centralized kitchen real estate to delivery-only restaurant brands. Comparable in the commissary-kitchen category but operates at vastly larger scale with a for-profit, brand-aggregation model versus TCKP's community-led nonprofit approach.

Emerging players

• Forager: B2B marketplace and logistics platform connecting local food producers with wholesale buyers. Comparable to TCKP through shared focus on enabling micro-to-medium food producers, though focused on distribution rather than physical kitchen access.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/connected-kitchen-management

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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