Restaurant Brokers Ask: What are the Costs of Food Trucks?

Posted by Robin Gagnon on Nov 18, 2013 4:34:00 PM

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Restaurant Brokers are joined by President of Atlanta Street Food Coalition, Greg Smith and President of Food Trucks South, David Ford.

Greg Smith, President of Atlanta Street Food Coalition

Greg Smith has sat as the President of the Atlanta Street Food Coalition for the past three years. During his time in office, he has helped lead the charge to lobby for expanded rules and regulations governing street food vending, opening the door to culinary entrepreneurs throughout the city.

Greg is a native Atlantan and a graduate of the University of Georgia. In 2009, he launched his own general practice law firm in the metro Atlanta area where he specializes in estate planning, business law, and regulation of restaurant, food service, and food production. He also provides counsel on zoning, land use and other matters before municipal, county, and state agencies or courts. Greg's passion is utilizing his diverse experience to help small businesses grow and thrive.

The restaurant brokers along with President of the Atlanta Street Food Coalition, Greg Smith and President of Food Trucks South, David Ford discuss food truck manufacturing and food truck regulations.  David Ford explains how the process to design and manufacture a food truck can take up to 8 weeks and can cost an operator as much a 100k. Ford explains the importance of kitchen visibility and how it's associated with cleanliness. Learn why food trucks are being regarded as the new marketing tool for both new and established operators. Greg Smith explains the state of the food truck market and how it has changed in Atlanta since 2010. Listeners learn why it's wise to have at least 100k in capital before delving into the food truck business.  Smith also explains the difference between food sales and food service. Is one harder to implement than the other? Tune in to find out.

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Topics: Restaurant Brokers

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