How a Hot Dog Stand Saved My Life with Ben Wilson
Ben Wilson, the man behind LearnHotDogs.com, is known for his no-nonsense approach to entrepreneurship through street food vending. His hot dog cart story isn’t just about slinging dogs—it’s about survival. “It saved my life, literally,” Wilson says. His book, How Hot Dog Carts Saved My Life, details his personal [...]
Serve Faster, Sell More: Speed Tips for Food Truck Owners
In this exclusive interview, Mark Hamilton breaks down the key to running a profitable food truck: speed. "Serving food faster isn’t just about efficiency—it’s about making more money and keeping customers happy," says Hamilton. He knows firsthand that the faster you can get food in customers' hands, the more [...]
Linda Jo Kushner Raised $20,265 for a Food Truck on KickStarter
In this Food Truck Empire exclusive, Linda Jo Kushner of Linda's Luncheonette opens up about how she successfully raised $20,265 on Kickstarter to bring her dream of owning a food truck to life. Linda’s story is a testament to the power of personal connection and grassroots marketing. For those [...]
Never Pay for a Certificate of Insurance for a Food Truck & Other Tips
Odds are insurance isn't a topic that is top of mind for you as a food truck owner... until you actually need to use it. In episode of the podcast we speak with Jonathan Rausch, an insurance agent in Florida that specializes in insuring food trucks. To date, he's [...]
The Essential Food Truck Loss Prevention Checklist: Download Now
On any given day, you might find yourself dealing with an unexpected fender bender on the way to an event, an employee getting burned at the grill, or even waking up to find your truck stolen after a long night. These are the realities of the road, the inherent [...]
Food Trucks: Should You Rent or Buy?
If you're eyeing the food-truck scene but balk at the idea of sinking $50,000 to $100,000 of your savings into a shiny new rig, there’s an alternative that might make sense: renting. Renting a food truck, offers a way to dip your toes into the business with less financial [...]