On July 1st, 2014, a horrific and tragic event happened in Feltonville, Philadelphia when a food truck exploded, injuring 13 people, including 2 critical injuries. Sadly, the two people who were in critical condition died on July 24th. From all of us here at FoodTruckr.com, our prayers, thoughts and condolences to all who were… Continue reading FS017- Food Truck Propane Safety with PERC
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FS016- An Education in Food Truck Law with Patrice Perkins of Creative Genius Law
In this episode of FoodTruckr school, we’re happy to welcome Patrice Perkins, a Chicago-based attorney who blogs at Creative Genius Society and also Creative Genius Law. Patrice gives us the low-down on all things legal when it comes to your food truck. Although law isn’t a topic food truck owners typically love to discuss… Continue reading FS016- An Education in Food Truck Law with Patrice Perkins of Creative Genius Law
FS015- Food Truck Marketing Tips and The LA Food Scene with Shawna Dawson
Today, we’re extremely happy to welcome an amazing guest on the show who has a major influence in the LA Food Scene and the growth of food trucks in general! Shawna Dawson co-founded the LA Street Food Fest, founded Artisanal LA (a really cool community event supporting artisanal food entrepreneurs), and also runs Sauce LA, a marketing and PR group… Continue reading FS015- Food Truck Marketing Tips and The LA Food Scene with Shawna Dawson
FS014- What You Need to Know about Your Truck with Felix and Scott from KitchensOnWheels.com
In this episode of FoodTruckr School, we welcome Felix and Scott from Kitchens On Wheels, a company that has been helping build food trucks for over a decade! We talk about a lot of important things when it comes to your actual truck, including how to get the right truck, what equipment you need,… Continue reading FS014- What You Need to Know about Your Truck with Felix and Scott from KitchensOnWheels.com
FS013- All About Your Food Truck Website
Food trucks live and often rely on social media, but what about a food truck’s website? How important is a website for your truck, and what are the best practices for running a useful site that actually helps your business? In this episode of FoodTruckr School, I’m happy to welcome Brian Casel from RestaurantEngine.com,… Continue reading FS013- All About Your Food Truck Website
FS012- What I Wish I’d Known Before Starting My Food Truck
The most popular article on FoodTruckr is one titled: 50 Food Truck Owners Speak Out: “What I Wish I’d Known Before Starting My Food Truck”. In fact, this was the very first post ever published on the blog! In today’s podcast, I wanted to re-highlight some of the those insights for you. If you’re thinking… Continue reading FS012- What I Wish I’d Known Before Starting My Food Truck
FS011- A Successful Start (and a Cold Winter!) With Tony from Rig-A-Tony’s
In this episode of FoodTruckr School, we’re very happy to welcome Tony Fumarolo, owner of Rig-a-Tony’s, a relatively new Italian food truck that serves the community of Fort Wayne, Indiana. As a young and new entrepreneur on the scene, Tony shares a ton of invaluable information about his recent start, including some of the… Continue reading FS011- A Successful Start (and a Cold Winter!) With Tony from Rig-A-Tony’s
FS010- What you Ought to Know About Food Truck Festivals
In this episode of FoodTruckr School we have a very educational chat with Jessica Capistrant, one of the co-founders of the Phoenixville Food Truck Festival in Pennsylvania. Food Truck festivals are events that are not only a great way to sell a ton of food in a short period of time, but they’re also… Continue reading FS010- What you Ought to Know About Food Truck Festivals
FS009- How Craig Expanded His Food Truck Business into Catering and Classes
In this episode of FoodTruckr School, I’m very happy to introduce you to Craig Barbour, owner of the Roots food truck in Charlotte, North Carolina. Craig’s background in the catering industry became very useful after starting his food truck, because his business has since expanded into a very successful catering company. Beyond that, Craig… Continue reading FS009- How Craig Expanded His Food Truck Business into Catering and Classes
FS008- Understanding Health Codes – A Conversation with Matt from the Minnesota Department of Health
On today’s episode of FoodTruckr School, I’m happy to welcome Matt Finkenbiner from the Minnesota Department of Health. Matt is here to help us understand more about the process of health codes and inspections and requirements for your truck – because before you can get your truck on the street to sell your food,… Continue reading FS008- Understanding Health Codes – A Conversation with Matt from the Minnesota Department of Health