The Kitchen Incubator functions as a business incubator, training center, and community space, all focused on culinary industries and health. We nurture small catering and culinary businesses which ultimately will lead to new restaurant and Catering start-ups, Bakeries, and Food Trucks. The businesses will generate sufficient income to be sustainable over time once graduating from the program. MS KICK is more than a shared kitchen space, but it is a culinary business program implemented to help entrepreneurs advance their business to the next level. The program is available to those who qualify and to start the process please follow the intake process below.
Please Submit Intake Form and all Required Documentation
- Register EIN with the IRS
- Register LLC with Secretary of State
- Register with LTAP (Louisiana Department of Revenue)
- Register with Local Parish Taxes: (Shreveport)
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Register with Local Parish Taxes: (Bossier)
If your parish does not fall within these jurisdictions you can look to your local government to sign up - Workmans Comp Insurance (If you employ)
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$1,000,000 Liability Business Insurance
Check with your current auto insurance provider as they may be able to offer a bundle quote with your current insurance - MPC Occupational License
- Business Plan/Synopsis
- *ServSafe with Golden Seal: Offered at MS KICK
Once above is completed...
- Interview with Executive Director and MS KICK Advisory Board to determine eligibility into MS KICK
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Health Department Permit
This form is to be completed on site with Staff at MS KICK as we will provide the information needed to complete the form. - Orientation into the MS KICK
- Pay Membership Fee of $150.00 (One time fee)
- Kitchen and Food Safety Orientation
- Sign Policy and Procedures
- Sign Contract
- Sign for Key Card
- Apply for Health Department Permit

Southern University at Shreveport does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, disability or any other protected class. Title IX Coordinator: Dr. Tuesday W. Mahoney, Johnny L. Vance, Jr. Student Activity Center, Room 208, (318) 670-9201. Section 504 Coordinator: Ms. Jerushka Ellis, Health & Physical Education Complex, Room 314, (318) 670-9367