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Spilling the Beans: How to Start a Restaurant in Alberta

Monday, Sept. 21, 2026
6:00pm to 10:00pm

Waffle Bird
presentations q&a startups
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A lecture series from 3 self-made entrepreneurs on a variety of topics

Each lecture will be 60 minutes with an additional question period. Refreshments provided.

  • Starting From Scratch - 6pm - how to make something from nothing (Mike Gabelia, Owner of Twist & Taste)
  • Getting Off the Ground - 7:15pm - finding your lease, landlords and passing inspections (Jon Comeau, Restaurant Owner)
  • Running the Business - 8:30pm - how to format your menu, concept and everything in between (Adam Stoyko, Blue Seal Chef Owner)

    • Waffle Bird

    10347 80 Avenue NW
    Edmonton, AB, T6E 1T8

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