Surrounded by the rolling hills of Silicon Valley, San Jose is considered the largest city in Northern California. Situated near the world’s technological hub, San Jose has earned the nickname, “Capital of Silicon Valley”. It is one of the wealthiest city in North America and the world, having the third highest GDP per capita (only following Zurich, Switzerland and Oslo, Norway). Its food truck scene also has plenty to offer, presenting a diverse selection of local and international delicacies. Continue Reading »
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Learn More About the Potbelly Sandwich Shop Food Truck
The first Potbelly sandwich shop started in the most unlikely location: A family run antique shop in Chicago circa 1977. After the owners decided out their idea to serve sandwiches to store customers, word traveled fast in the community about the toasted sandwiches ultimately becoming one of the most popular lunch spots in the area.
Fast forward to 2018, the sandwich shop franchise has grown to over 400 global locations while maintaining the quirky vibe and quality of the original…
Continue Reading »Download Now: The Ultimate Catering Equipment Checklist for Beginners
What equipment will you need to start a catering business? Our goal is to answer all your catering equipment questions from the pricing, how each tool is used, and even setup considerations inside one epic post. By the end of this article you’ll understand the exact equipment you need, don’t need, and what you can rent instead of buying to save you money.
Finally, we provide a downloadable Excel spreadsheet at the bottom of this page you can download, save,…
Continue Reading »Ultimate Directory List of the Best Custom Food & Beverage Kiosk Manufacturers
Trying to find a reputable manufacturer for your brands next retail food or beverage kiosk? You’ll find the ultimate list of kiosk builders located across the United States and Internationally below. Each listing contains contact information, photos of past builds, and real client testimonials so you can feel comfortable with your business investment. We’ve compiled this list to give you options on whether you’re considering starting a simple food and beverage kiosk, or a large-scale food business operation.
In this list,…
Continue Reading »Download Now: Ultimate Drive-Thru Coffee Kiosk Business Plan PDF
Planning to start a drive-thru coffee kiosk or shop? Then you owe it to yourself to draft a well researched business plan. While a drive-thru kiosk is lower in cost than opening a retail store, be prepared to invest $40,000 at least before you open the serving window to your establishment for the first time. Your overall startup costs will likely be around $100,000 depending on the permits, insurance, equipment, location, size of the kiosk and design. Bottom line…
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