How do I register as a Home Cook on GoBy?

GoBy welcomes talented home cooks! Whether you make traditional family recipes, specialty desserts, or catered meals, you can reach customers through our platform.

The registration follows the same 4-step wizard as restaurants, with a few differences specific to home cooking:

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📋 STEP 1 — Select "Home Cook" + Create Account
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• Go to /business/register/ on your franchise website.
• Select 🏠 "Home Cook" as your business type.
• Fill in: First Name, Last Name, Email, Phone, Password.
• Or use "Continue with Google".

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✅ STEP 2 — Email Verification (OTP)
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• 6-digit code sent to your email. Enter within 10 minutes.
• Google sign-up users skip this step.

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🏠 STEP 3 — Home Kitchen Details
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• Business Name — Your brand name or kitchen name
• Cuisine Type — Home-style, Bakery, Desserts, Traditional, etc.
• Specialty — What makes your food unique
• Location — Your home address (used for delivery pickup)
• Delivery Range — How far you're willing to serve

📌 Regional Requirements:
🇪🇬 Egypt: Health inspection may be required by local franchise.
🇺🇸 USA: Cottage Food Laws apply — check your state's regulations. Some states require a Cottage Food License.

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📑 STEP 4 — Services + Terms
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• Service types: Delivery and/or Pickup (Dine-In not applicable for home cooks).
• Upload any required documents or certifications.
• Accept GoBy's Terms of Service.

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⏳ After Submission
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Same 2-stage approval as restaurants.
Stage 1: Dashboard access. Stage 2: Go live.
Review period: 24-48 hours.