Got questions about starting or running a business?

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Salt & Sage helps new and existing businesses from Seattle to Spokane with everything from starting a mobile business or storefront to staying compliant with local laws. We offer step-by-step guidance with permits, business licenses, health department requirements, and vendor setup—making it easier to launch and grow your service-based business in Washington, Oregon, and California.

No! Many of our clients start with just an idea, and we help shape it into a real business. Whether you have a full plan or you’re starting from zero, we provide business strategy, structure, and guidance to get you up and running.

We work with both new and established businesses. Whether you need help fixing a permit issue, expanding your services, improving operations, or staying current with health regulations, we offer ongoing support tailored to your business needs.

Yes. We guide you through choosing the right food truck, trailer, or even vendor cart, meeting health code requirements, passing inspections, and setting up your business legally in cities like Seattle, Tacoma, and beyond. We’ve helped many first-time owners buy, register, and launch fully compliant operations.

Yes. We specialize in helping you understand and complete all the required permits, licenses, and inspections for food trucks, restaurants, and other service businesses. We work with city, county, and state departments to keep things simple for you. We serve not only King County, but Pierce County, Thurston County, and more. 

Absolutely. We help make sure your business meets local and state health rules, including food safety, sanitation, and kitchen standards. If you’ve already received a violation or warning, we can help you get back on track quickly and confidently.Absolutely. We help make sure your business meets local and state health rules, including food safety, sanitation, and kitchen standards. If you’ve already received a violation or warning, we can help you get back on track quickly and confidently.

We offer bar consulting services which include beverage menu development, mixology training, cost cYes. We help you build the right team with support on hiring, creating job roles, training staff, and building systems to manage your people more effectively. We also offer on-site team training for restaurants and service businesses.ontrol, and promotional strategies to enhance your beverage program.

We offer fully bilingual consulting in English and Spanish. Many of our clients prefer to speak in Spanish, and we make sure nothing is lost in translation during meetings, paperwork, or communication with city departments.

Yes. We support small businesses with a wide range of services beyond licensing. This includes reviewing contracts, helping you understand legal documents, assisting with business negotiations, and offering reliable translation services (English-Spanish). Whether you’re signing a lease, forming a partnership, or need help communicating with vendors or officials, we’re here to help. Felix, our lead consultant, is also a legally recognized officiant in Washington State and can perform wedding ceremonies if needed for business or personal matters.

We’re hands-on, community-driven, and fully bilingual. We understand how complicated the business process can be—especially for first-time business owners or Spanish-speaking clients. We guide you step by step, offering real solutions, not just advice. Our focus is on food trucks, restaurants, and service-based businesses in Washington that need support from someone who’s done it before.

Yes, we can develop customized training manuals, operational guidelines, and recipe manuals to standardize procedures and ensure consistency in service and product quality.

Yes, we can help optimize your supply chain, negotiate with suppliers, and implement inventory control strategies to ensure a reliable, cost-effective supply chain.

Absolutely. We provide competitor analysis and market research to understand the market dynamics, identify opportunities, and position your restaurant competitively.

Yes, we offer brand development and rebranding services to help define or redefine your restaurant’s identity, ensuring it resonates with your target audience.