Mobile Food - First Steps to Success
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More and more we are seeing an increased interest in mobile food trucks and "street" food. Easy and affordable market entry, free and effective marketing through social media, and a growing popularity among influential groups of young consumers are prompting many entrepreneurs and restaurant owners to enter the market.
Don't miss this rare opportunity to hear from the experts how you can start your own mobile food business.
Highlights include:
- Overview of the industry and what you need to get started
- Permits, licenses, and inspections
- Mobile truck units and what to look for when purchasing one
- Locating events
- Legalities and insurance
- Using Social Media to spread the word
- A day in the life of a mobile food vendor
Presenters:
Chris Tripoli, Owner, A'la Carte Foodservice Consulting Group
Aimee Woodall, Leader of the Flock, Black Sheep | A Marketing & Publicity Rebellion
Willie McBride, Head Honcho, Hangman Corporation
David McCoy, Chief Sanitarian, Specialized Food Inspections, City of Houston
Deanna Copeland, Investigator II, Environmental Public Health Division (EPH) of Harris County Public Health & Environmental Services
Joe Phillips, Owner/Operator, Oh my! Pocket Pies
Joanna Torok, Partner, Oh my! Pocket Pies
Paul Galvani, Author, Houston’s Top 100 Food Trucks, Adjunct Professor of Marketing, University of Houston
Gary Wise, Owner, Banquet Depot
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