Food halls as entrepreneurial micro-ecosystems: Exploring incubation, placemaking, and community impact

Q1 Business, Management and Accounting

Journal of Business Venturing Insights Pub Date : 2025-07-03 DOI:10.1016/j.jbvi.2025.e00553

Lane Graves Perry III , Nathan A. Woolard , Michael A. Altman

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This study explores the role of food halls as entrepreneurial micro-ecosystems, functioning as incubators for new ventures and catalysts for community connection and revitalization. Through a naturalistic qualitative analysis of 11 food halls across five US cities, the study investigates how these spaces facilitate placemaking, foster social value creation, and support entrepreneurial growth. 35 semi-structured interviews with food hall stakeholders (e.g., owners, operators, vendors, etc.) were complemented by artifact analysis and site observations, revealing key motivators for entrepreneurs, including incubation and testing of business concepts, access to new markets, collaboration, and reduced startup risks. Food halls provide shared resources and mentorship, fostering entrepreneurial growth and community engagement. The study connects placemaking with entrepreneurial micro-ecosystem development, demonstrating how food halls contribute to local economic growth, social cohesion, and urban renewal.

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作为创业微生态系统的美食大厅：探索孵化、场所营造和社区影响

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