The ScaleUp Kitchen program is focused on supporting food-based businesses to scale, prepare for regional procurement opportunities and enhance access to food in the growing region around BlueOval City. ScaleUp’s programming helps entrepreneurs improve kitchen and business operations, increase profitability, and maximize sales.
ScaleUp Kitchen is a game-changer for food entrepreneurs in West Tennessee. This program is designed specifically for restaurants, food trucks, caterers, and bakeries to help them grow their businesses, boost profits, and thrive in a competitive market.
Program facilitator, Lisa Tucker, a Memphis native, is a passionate foodie and foodpreneur with expertise in the food and beverage industry. She serves as the chief business coach and consultant for retail programming at Epicenter Memphis. Starting her career with Burger King Corporation, she’s helped restaurants and food and beverage companies connect with their customers, nail their messaging strategy, and scale to win throughout the years.
Most recently, she co-created and delivered City Tasting Box to the marketplace. In just two years, Lisa has doubled her company's revenue and garnered national attention with features in major publications to include, Forbes, Black Enterprise, Bossip, and Thrillist.
Lisa holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Christian Brothers University in Memphis, TN, and a Bachelor of Science in Business Management degree from Johnson & Wales University in Providence, RI. Additionally, she’s earned several certificates in Digital Marketing, Public Relations & Media, and Brand Communications.