ABOUT US
You’re not just cooking — you’re building something. You’ve got a recipe, a dream, and a customer base that counts on you. But let’s be real — building a food business is chaotic, exhausting, and often lonely. Whether you’re a first-time food truck owner or a seasoned restaurateur, Launch Jax is here to help you lead your business with strategy, systems, and support. You don’t need to keep winging it — you need a blueprint and a partner who’s walked the path.
I’m Lakita Spann — Food & Beverage Systems Expert, restaurant founder, and advocate for culinary entrepreneurs. With over 10 years of experience running a food truck, fast casual restaurant, and thriving catering brand, I know exactly what it takes to build something real in this industry. I’ve been honored as a Jacksonville Business Journal Woman of Influence and named Jax Chamber’s Small Business Leader of the Year — but my greatest passion is helping other food businesses grow with strategy, structure, and clarity.
If you're ready to stop surviving and start scaling, you're in the right place.
Systems That Scale
Running a food business without systems is a recipe for burnout. We help you build the foundation — from SOPs and training manuals to inventory processes and team workflows — so your business can grow without falling apart. Whether you're hiring your first employee or managing multiple units, we’ll get your back-of-house and front-of-house running like a well-oiled machine.
Strategy You Can Use
No fluff. No vague advice. Just real, actionable strategy tailored to your business model, your goals, and your challenges. Whether it's pricing, marketing, or operations, we’ll create a roadmap that works for your stage of growth — and teach you how to work it. From food trucks to full-service restaurants, you’ll get guidance that translates directly to profit and clarity.
Execution That Elevates
Ideas are easy — execution is everything. We don’t just give you advice and wish you luck. We help you put systems into action, train your team, set up your processes, and make the changes that move the needle. You’ll get real support with real results, because strategy means nothing without follow-through.
Services
🧩 1:1 Business Consulting
Sometimes you don’t need a cheerleader — you need a strategist. Our consulting sessions are built to cut through the chaos and identify what's holding your food business back. Whether it’s profitability, team issues, tech, or growth strategy, we’ll create a custom game plan that moves you forward with confidence. Perfect for food trucks, restaurants, and catering businesses ready to operate like a real company.
🧠 Group Coaching for Food & Beverage Professionals
You don't have to do this alone. Our group coaching experience is designed for food & beverage professionals who want to grow smarter — together. You’ll get hands-on support, expert guidance, and access to a network of other entrepreneurs who get it. We focus on mindset, systems, marketing, and scaling — without the fluff.
📝 Systems & SOP Creation
Every thriving food business runs on systems — not just sweat. We work with you to document, organize, and implement the standard operating procedures your business needs to run smoothly (even when you're not around). From electronic training manuals, training programs to inventory processes, we build tools that help you lead, delegate, and grow with confidence.
📊 Performance Reporting & Business Insights
Your numbers are trying to tell you something — we help you listen. We’ll track key performance metrics like sales, labor, food costs, third-party delivery fees, refunds, and discounts, and turn them into easy-to-understand reports that show what’s really driving (or draining) your bottom line. You’ll receive regular insights, along with tailored recommendations that help you make smarter, faster decisions in your day-to-day operations. No more guessing — just data that works for you.
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