DoorDash Local Business Bootcamp
DoorDash is helping strengthen small businesses—including restaurants, flower shops, convenience stores, and other local brick-and-mortar shops—in cities throughout the country through its Local Businesses Bootcamp.
About the Local Business Bootcamp
In this one-day bootcamp, participants will get access to tools and training, network with other local small business owners, be introduced to local business support ecosystems, and receive DoorDash advertising credits to help grow their business.
Benefits
Bootcamp Attendees Will Receive:
Training on DoorDash basics, including AI-powered learning tools, online ordering optimization, and retail best practices.
DoorDash advertising credits to drive more customer engagement.
Live coaching from DoorDash experts on AI and small business.
Connections with Business Support Organizations.
In-person networking with fellow small business owners locally.
Professional Headshot
Free Professional Headshots
Opportunity to schedule a free photoshoot of your most popular menu items
A dedicated DoorDash Account Manager following the bootcamp.
Join a Local Business Bootcamp
One day of expert training, local networking, and ad credits to fuel your growth.
Hartford, CT
Portland, ME
Portland, OR
Milwaukee, WI
Tucson, AZ
San Jose, CA
Denver, CO
Hoboken, NJ
Memphis, TN
Richmond, VA
Independently owned with 3 or fewer locations.
Operates a brick-and-mortar storefront (restaurant or retail) in the host city.
Current DoorDash merchant or interested in onboarding prior to the event.
Voices of the Accelerator
Small business owners in Findlay, OH, and Kansas City, MO, took part in the Summer 2025 Accelerator for Local Businesses — and their stories say it best. Hear how last year’s multi-week program helped them strengthen operations, expand their reach, and gain the tools to thrive long-term.
Frequently Asked Questions
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and will open for merchants in Hartford, CT; Portland, ME; Portland, OR; Milwaukee, WI on April 7, 2026 and close on April 24, 2026.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and will open for merchants in Tucson, AZ; San Jose, CA; Denver, CO; Hoboken, NJ; Memphis, TN; Richmond, VA on May 20, 2026 and close on June 8, 2026.
Applicants for the first round of cities will be notified in May.
Applicants for the second round of cities will be notified in June.
Participants must attend the bootcamp in order to receive the ad credits. Participants will receive the ad credits on the day of their bootcamp.
The format of the Bootcamp is best suited for proficient English speakers. If you have additional language needs, please indicate it in your application. We’re committed to supporting language access and will do our best to provide resources that address multilingual needs.
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