Business Description

In 2021, I took the first step toward my goal of opening up a restaurant by purchasing a used food truck. I started a company called Mister Foods Fancy- a veggie forward food truck and catering company, which highlighted the abundant local produce available to us here in Vermont. We have made a palpable impression over the past two years and have garnered much praise for our humble yet unique offerings. And now, after introducing Mister Foods Fancy to the surrounding communities of Burlington, I am thrilled at the opportunity to open fancy’s-a full scale restaurant where we push the boundaries of standard vegetarian cuisine. We hope to build upon what the folks at Poppy Cafe have started and create an atmosphere that encourages human connection and comfort. fancy’s will offer full service, dine-in (food and drinks) as well as takeout in the evening hours. Additionally, we will have traditional and vegan based creemees (Vermont’s version of soft serve ice cream) served with a unique array of fancy’s toppings, which will be available during business hours out of our takeout window. fancy’s will be operating out of the Oak Street Cooperative- whose mission is to provide an affordable and supportive space for small food businesses. The cooperative model promotes the sharing of resources and utilities not found in most small food operations. Although local and creative foods are not often associated with affordability and accessibility, it is our hope that working within the cooperative model we are able to achieve this goal. Our goal is not just to be another restaurant, but to be a spark for the betterment of the neighborhood and beyond.

What is the purpose of this loan?

The purpose of this loan is to purchase kitchen equipment and small wares, remodel the dining area and to make small improvements to the kitchen. The loan will also aid in training and payroll start up costs. In the dining area we are doing everything we can to keep costs to a minimum while still adding warmth and intention. However, despite doing much of the work ourselves- to save on labor- costs of goods and materials are still at an all time high. More specifically the loan will go toward: Equipment & Dining Area purchases: creemee machine, hobart mixer, ice machine, stand up freezer, printer, new stools (set of 6) Purchase of Small wares and first time inventory purchases: glasses, plates, silverware, shelving, metro racks