Getting Started

The first step in getting started is to contact us!  We’d love to talk to you, and have experience helping new businesses get started.  We can setup a time to meet so you can see the kitchen, and go over the requirements below.  Don’t worry about contacting us too early in your process.  Even if you’re just thinking about it, we can be a big help.

When you’re ready, you’ll need:

• Food Manager’s Certification
• Proof of $1 Million of General Liability Insurance Coverage with McKinney Copper Kitchen as an additional insured
• Signed Operating Agreement and Policy Guidebook
• $100 Security Deposit (PayPal invoiced, no account necessary)

We get asked a lot for insurance referrals.  Below are two companies we have worked with in the past with great success:

Food Liability Insurance Program (FLIP) is an insurance company that specializes in providing liability coverages for food professionals including those who prepare food at McKinney Copper Kitchen. FLIP was designed to ensure that professionals in the food industry have the coverages they need to protect their business finances. A few highlights of the FLIP program include:

• A+ Rated Insurance Carriers
• Convenient Online Purchasing
• A No Quote Process
• Instant Coverage
• 24/7 Access to Policy Documents
• Free Unlimited Additional Insureds
• Licensed in all 50 States

To learn more about FLIP, please click here.

Merritt Insurance, bringing back customer service to the Insurance Industry.
We provide a uniquely customized policy to fit your exact needs. We believe this is accomplished by understanding your distinct personal and/or business goals. Once we fully understand your specific circumstances and/or business operations, we are able to evaluate your exposure and then provide a customized insurance plan to protect you. After you’re fully insured, we will be there for you and maintain a current sustaining relationship with you.

To learn more about Merritt Insurance, click here.