Arkansas Food Innovation Center at Market Center of the Ozarks PREFERRED

Description

Arkansas Food Innovation Center at Market Center of the Ozarks (AFIC at MCO)
Springdale, AR

AFIC at MCO offers a multi-faceted food facility and commissary kitchen designed to support food entrepreneurs, caterers, value-added producers, and mobile food vendors. Our facility includes:

Commissary Kitchen Features
-Seven cooking stations
-Seven commercial prep stations
-Refrigerated and dry storage options
-Access to large and small food processing equipment
-Warewashing area with commercial dishwashing
-Designated sanitation zones with color-coded protocols
-Access to R&D and food science expertise on-site

Food Truck & Mobile Vendor Support:
-Food truck parking with shore power hookups
-Gray water disposal, clean water refill, and used oil drop-off
-Tiered support options starting at $75/month

Add-On Services & Perks (with Membership):
-Business development consulting
-Access to cohort classes and workshops
-On-site delivery receiving (with key-provided access)
-Advanced kitchen booking (up to 45 days ahead with membership)
-Member referral listing for event organizers and partners

Whether you’re scaling a CPG product, launching a catering brand, or looking for a home base for your food truck—AFIC at MCO has the tools and support to take your business to the next level.

NO deposit required and NO long-term lease requirements!

Pricing

Kitchen Rental:
Cooking Stations (7 available)
$25/hour — 4-hour minimum

Prep Stations (Non-Cooking) (7 available)
$15/hour — 1-hour minimum

Bakery
$25/hour — 4-hour minimum
Includes roll-in oven & proofer, dough sheeter, stove, and 60 qt mixer

Conference Room
$50/hour — 2-hour minimum
Seats 12 with a smart screen for presentations

Storage Options
Cold Storage (Refrigerator + Freezer): $69/month

Dry Storage: $46/month
Available to commissary tenants and food trucks

Food Truck Support

Tier 1 – $75/month: Gray water disposal, Used oil disposal, Clean potable water refill, Access to warewashing station, food storage (for additional fees as listed)

Tier 2 – $100/month: All Tier 1 services plus Overnight non-vending parking with 50 amp shore power hookup

Membership Options:
6-month and 12-month memberships available
Unlock additional perks such as:

Priority kitchen booking (45 days ahead)

One-on-one consulting

Delivery receiving (with storage key access)

Free workshops & events

Referral listing for food makers

Fee Amount

None

Deposit Amount

None

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