Jul 22, 2026 | Blog, PREP News
The hidden costs of building a commercial kitchen at home can turn an affordable-looking idea into a major construction and operating expense. Before converting a garage, basement, or spare room, food entrepreneurs should calculate permits, renovations, equipment,...
Jul 22, 2026 | Blog, PREP News
How PREP Kitchens works is one of the first questions food entrepreneurs ask when comparing commercial kitchen rentals. Members get access to fully equipped production space, storage, shared equipment, business amenities, and scheduling tools without building a...
Jul 16, 2026 | Blog, PREP News
Starting a catering business in Houston does not require opening a restaurant, hiring a host, or buying enough dining-room chairs to furnish a small auditorium. A catering company and a restaurant are different business models. Restaurants spend heavily on dining...
Jul 16, 2026 | Blog, PREP News
Starting a food business in Houston does not always mean you need to rent a commercial kitchen on day one. Depending on what you make, how you sell it, and how the food must be stored, the Texas Cottage Food Law may allow you to legally start producing food from your...
Jul 15, 2026 | Blog, PREP News
Renting a commercial kitchen can help a food business grow, but the wrong space can create expensive problems fast. Before signing an agreement, food entrepreneurs should look beyond the stainless steel and ask how the kitchen actually works day to day. What Equipment...
