Capitalize Food Application

Is your food brand ready to be shared with Sacramento Kings fans? As part of the Sacramento Kings Capitalize platform, the new Capitalize: Food competition will amplify the culinary brand of one lucky winner who will receive a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to have their food and/or restaurant brand featured and served at Golden 1 Center at select home games during the 2023-24 NBA Season. In addition, the winner’s creations will be showcased during the Kings 2023 Media Food Tasting this fall. The application period closes on Friday, August 18 at 11:59 p.m

This contest aims to provide exceptionally skilled and creative food entrepreneurs from the region with a unique opportunity to demonstrate their culinary expertise and bolster their brand equity and exposure. If you are located within 70 miles of Golden 1 Center, you may apply to Capitalize: Food.

The competition will be judged by a panel of experts, including Sacramento Kings and Legends food executives, who will evaluate each product or food item on presentation, taste, and originality.

This competition is sure to be an unforgettable experience so let the culinary magic begin!

Eligibility requirements:

Entrants must be located within 70 miles of the Golden 1 Center.

Have required permits to make and sell food product in California such as:

business license
food handlers license
seller's permit
food facility health permit
processed food registration

Must certify that the food concept submitted is your unique, original, scratch made creation.

Applicants will be judged on creativity, flavor, presentation, and ability to produce at scale. Some guidelines to consider include:

Cost: Target cost of goods is 15% or less of the retail cost. For example, an item that can retail for $10 should cost no more than $1.50 / unit
Time: Food must be able to be assembled in just a few steps and served quickly..
Sourcing: We aim to source 90 percent of the culinary ingredients from growers and producers operating within a 150-mile radius of Golden 1 Center.

First Name:

Last Name:

Contact Information:

Phone:

Restaurant/Food Brand Name:

Please provide links to your website and social media accounts (if available):

Website:

Facebook:

Instagram:

Twitter:

Please link a photo of yourself and your signature dish, product, etc. (if available):

Stage

Status

Do you have all relevant and required permits to make and sell your food product in California ie: business license, food handlers license, food facility health permit, and seller's permit, processed food registration etc…

Please provide any important additional information re: status of permits:

Please select the food production model that best describes your restaurant/food brand:

Other (please specify):

Please select the food category that best describes your signature dish:

Other (please specify):

Please submit a shared link to a 30-60 second video of you describing the food concept (this can include showing prep and/or final version of concept).

Do you confirm that this recipe / food concept is original to you?

What is your food production model?

At what volume do you currently prepare this concept (# of units / day):

Brief description of your restaurant/food brand. Why do you make the type of food you make? What makes you different? (max 100 words) (max 100 words)

Why do you want to participate in this competition? (max 200 words):

Please provide a brief overview of your culinary background and experience. Tell us more about you and your team. How long have you been in the food industry? Share more about your experience in creating original food concepts and running a food business.

Please share any relevant awards or credentials you have received. (max 200 words):

Please list the food item/concept you would like to present in the competition (with a brief description of dish - max 50 words each):

Describe your target market. How do you primarily reach your target market? (max 50 words)

What is the price point for the food concept you are submitting? What is your cost of goods sold for this food concept on a per unit basis? (max 50 words)

Where do you source your ingredients (we’d like to learn a little about the quality and reliability of your supply chain).

Which sales channels do you currently manage? (select all that apply)