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Food Truck Fare Is Booming
• Mayo 31, 2017
Categorías: Food Trucks
Of all of the indicators that show that the nation’s economy is on an upswing, maybe the least noticeable of all is what’s been happening with food truck prices lately. >
What used to be a venue for a cheap sandwich, slice of pizza or even a couple of tacos has quickly morphed into a gourmet-like destination where double-digit prices for certain sandwiches are not uncommon.
The reason, according to a CNBC report? The economy.
"Around when the recession was happening, products went from hot dog stands and those more simple things to more gourmet mobile vendors," says one market analyst.
Given that practically everyone had a tighter wallet in those days, the move to grab some gourmet food truck fare made sense – and operators who were ready to take advantage of their unlikely opportunity seized the day. After all, with rent and overhead being less than that of a traditional restaurant – and with the ability to cook food themselves rather than hire extra staff – many truck owners found that they could profit from what was at the time a weakening economy.
Then, as competition increased for those lunchtime dollars, prices began to inch up.
"One of our sandwiches is $17, but people view us almost as restaurants now and they find it more convenient, so they'll still buy it,” says the owner of a Washington, DC-area seafood truck. “They know they're getting the same food, it's just a different way of getting it."
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Going Beyond Concession Basics
• Mayo 31, 2017
Categorías: Food Trucks
Going Beyond Concession Basics Time was when all that anyone expected – or seemingly wanted – from a concession stand was a hot dog or burger, maybe a cardboard boat full of crinkle-cut fries or onion rings and a sugary soft drink to wash...

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Breezing Through a Food Truck Health Inspection
• Mayo 31, 2017
Categorías: Food Trucks
You’ve ordered, received and installed every bit of the commercial kitchen ventilation that you needed for your food truck. Business has been brisk. Everything seems to be running smoothly. Until the health department decides to inspect your op...

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America’s Wackiest Concession Stand Foods
• Mayo 31, 2017
Categorías: Food Trucks
Concession stands and food trucks are known for their creativity and diversity. Freed of many of the conformities of the restaurant industry, freshly cooked food from concessions stands. Many stadiums, theaters, food truck pods, and cities in the Un...

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