About Brett Lindenberg

Brett Lindenberg is the founder of Food Truck Empire and Food Empire Pro. Brett's mission is help to entrepreneurs start and grow profitable food businesses. Since 2014, Brett has interviewed over 100 entrepreneurs on the Food Empire Pro podcast and written hundreds of blog posts on all aspects of food business. Brett has been quoted in media outlets like Entrepreneur Magazine, CNBC, and The Washington Post. You can reach Brett directly on Facebook or Twitter.
23 05, 2014

Food Truck POS Software: ShopKeep Review with Travis Reeks | FTE Episode 047

By |2014-05-23T11:44:11+00:00May 23rd, 2014|Podcast|Comments Off on Food Truck POS Software: ShopKeep Review with Travis Reeks | FTE Episode 047

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In part 2 of our interview series with Travis Reeks of Mexi Dogs, you’ll have access to an honest review of the food truck POS software ShopKeep from someone that uses the program to operate his own business every day. In […]

16 05, 2014

How Mexi Dogs is Booked Solid with Festivals, Churches, and Local Businesses | FTE Episode 046

By |2014-05-09T13:13:53+00:00May 16th, 2014|Podcast|Comments Off on How Mexi Dogs is Booked Solid with Festivals, Churches, and Local Businesses | FTE Episode 046

Travis ReeksIf you’re looking for actionable strategies on booking more festivals and locations for your food truck, you’ve come to the right place.

Prior to 2014 Travis Reeks of the Mexi Dogs food truck never ran a mobile food business. Yet, in […]

9 05, 2014

John Knight’s Approach to Creating Lifestyle Restaurant Concepts Like Chipotle | FTE Episode 045

By |2014-05-04T01:31:24+00:00May 9th, 2014|Podcast|Comments Off on John Knight’s Approach to Creating Lifestyle Restaurant Concepts Like Chipotle | FTE Episode 045

john knightWhen Chipotle Mexican Grill needs help with restaurant design, concept development, or creating continuity between their food truck and restaurant experience, the iconic chain turns to John Knight (photo right) of Maverick Consulting, LLC. Knight has been involved with Chipotle […]

7 05, 2014

How to Build a Food Truck Yourself – A Simple Guide

By |2019-06-03T15:47:54+00:00May 7th, 2014|How To|Comments Off on How to Build a Food Truck Yourself – A Simple Guide

So you want to go the DIY route and build a food truck all by yourself? The good news is there are many examples of entrepreneurs that have successfully built their own trailers and trucks without any formal experience. The bad news is that you should expect there to encounter […]

2 05, 2014

Stuff that Goes Wrong When You’re Starting a Mobile Food Business | FTE Episode 044

By |2014-11-27T14:54:36+00:00May 2nd, 2014|Podcast|Comments Off on Stuff that Goes Wrong When You’re Starting a Mobile Food Business | FTE Episode 044

anthony salvagnoNo matter how much time you invest into writing a business plan, consulting with experts, and researching a specific business model, things are going to get a little jacked up when starting a small business. This episode is a testament […]