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Virtual Business Challenge: Hospitality (Restaurant)FCCLA prep guide for 2026-27

An online restaurant simulation where students make management decisions and compete for the best score nationwide.

Official guidelines

The judge does not score this event.

About this event

The Hospitality (Restaurant) track of the Virtual Business Challenge puts students in charge of a simulated restaurant. The Virtual Business Challenge is run with Knowledge Matters and is free. It is open only to affiliated members in grades 9 to 12, alone or in a team of up to three from one chapter. Teams play the simulation online with unlimited attempts and their best score counts. Round 1 ran October 13 to November 6, 2026 and Round 2 runs February 1 to 26, 2027; the top 8 teams from each round go to an online championship, March 29 to April 2, 2027, where the winners earn NLC travel awards of $1,000, $500 and $250.

FormatOnline Challenge

DurationOnline simulation rounds; unlimited attempts, best score counts

Solo or teamTeam of 1 to 3

CategoryVirtual Business Challenge

What it covers

What the challenge covers

  • Restaurant operations
  • Menu pricing and food cost
  • Staffing and customer service
  • Reading financial results

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