Culinary Business Resources for Montana Teachers at No Cost
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4 Ps of Marketing Simulation
The NutriNest: 4Ps of Marketing Lab is an interactive, real-world business challenge where students take on the role of a marketing manager for NutriNest, a struggling snack brand specializing in plant-based protein bars, dried fruit, and nut mixes. Using the 4Ps of Marketing (Product, Price, Place, Promotion), students will analyze real market data and develop strategies to boost sales and profitability.
Run as a classroom competition, the Snack Stand Lab lets students manage a snack stand for a 2-hour school event. They learn demand, pricing, revenue, and profit by creating demand curves, adjusting prices based on weather, and analyzing sales to hit a $150 profit goal.
60 Activities
2 Hours
Students will use Grandma's cookie recipe to start a new business. Use the concept of ratios, fractions & percentages to run the business for 3 months
58 Activities
2 Hours
Students will make investment decisions to rescue a restaurant that is running in losses. They will decide the amount to spend on new hires, worker training, and advertisement.
20 Activities
30 Minutes
Students will distinguish between needs and wants in today's modern society. Students will be challenged to manage their money and time to satisfy their needs and wants on a limited budget.
2 Activities
30 Minutes
The Snack Stand – Paired Learning Lab is a team-based simulation where students run a virtual snack stand for a three-hour school event. Using demand, revenue, and profit curves, they set prices, manage inventory, and adapt to changing weather. Leaderboards and collaboration scores drive engagement, while the platform auto-grades and tracks team progress.
91 Activities
3 Hours
Students will use Grandma's cookie recipe to start a new business. Use the concept of ratios, fractions & percentages to run the business for 3 months
59 Activities
2 Hours
