ORLANDO EDUCATION SCHEDULE
EMPOWER. EQUIP. CONNECT.
Two Days of Learning from Industry Experts, Meeting with Food Truck Suppliers and Networking with Food Truck Owners!
Explore our two-day schedule featuring expert-led sessions on Health & Regulations, Food & Truck, Business & Marketing, and Mobile Vendor 101. Gain practical insights and strategies to elevate your food truck business! Toggle through the topics below for detailed information.
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Safety
Food Truck Operator Safety Class
November 12, 2024
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
This four hour class will provide all aspects of the mandatory annual training required by Florida Fire Prevention Code and in other states as well. Learn the proper use of portable fire extinguishers, how to shut off fuel sources, perform leak detention and much more.
Presented By Mark Goldfeder
Five Bugles Institute
Business & Marketing
Writing Your Business Plan 101
November 12, 2024
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
A walk through on how to create business plans for food trucks. Identify your target customers and competitors, learn how to build relationships with customers, and raise brand awareness.
Presented By Jonothan Leahman
Paid Ads Pro
Food & Truck
Mastering the Serving Side of Food Truck Catering with Ease and Style
November 12, 2024
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
Catering is a game-changer for food truck entrepreneurs. It’s a lucrative way to expand your reach, build brand loyalty, and increase profitability. But, as any experienced food truck operator knows, it’s not just about the food itself, it’s about how you serve it. Join Sterno’s executive chef, Thaddaeus Smith, as he reveals innovative and creative serving solutions that will ensure your catering orders are not only delicious but also safely and beautifully presented. From small drop-off orders to large corporate events, learn how to elevate your catering game and take your food truck business to new heights.
Presented By Thaddaeus Smith, Executive Chef
Sterno
Health & Regulations
Be Sure, Be Legal on Your Food Truck
November 12, 2024
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
You've got a great idea for a menu, you've got the marketing in place. Have you thought about your legal needs to operate your business? Are you in compliance? Get guidance here and come away with information you can put into place immediately to guard your business.
Presented By Mizra Medina
Dreams Gone Mobile
Mobile Vendor 101
Planning a Menu for Profit
November 12, 2024
9:55 AM - 10:35 AM
Your food truck success hinges on creating a menu that is loaded with deliciously addictive foods AND generates maximum profit. This presentation will guide you through market research, cost analysis, and pricing strategies to ensure your offerings hit the sweet spots of crave-ability and profitability. We'll explore popular cuisine trends, smart ingredient sourcing, and menu engineering tactics to optimize your menu mix and drive guest traffic upwards. You will leave with a comprehensive action plan to revamp your menu for increased profitability while delighting your loyal guests.
Presented By Bill Moore
Food Truck Training Group
Business & Marketing
Unlocking $10,000 Monthly Revenue with a Few Simple Steps
November 12, 2024
9:55 AM - 10:35 AM
Learn a step-by-step approach to navigate a competitive industry and establish a successful business. Find out how to identify which audience desires your menu, approach a company, secure a catering opportunity and become a preferred vendor.
Presented By Misti Buard
Brand Appetit
Health & Regulations
What You Need to Know About Insuring Your Small Business
November 12, 2024
9:55 AM - 10:35 AM
Session Details TBA
Presented By Chris Van Leeuwen
Veracity Insurance
Mobile Vendor 101
Why Your Mindset Matters for Food Truck Success
November 12, 2024
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
Session Details TBA
Presented By Ben Simmons
TableNeeds
Business & Marketing
Know Your Numbers or Perish
November 12, 2024
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
Understanding the basics of your financials and how to not end up broke.
Presented By Eric & Sabine Meyers
Elm Tree Business Coaching (Eat at Eric's Grill and Catering)
Food & Truck
What will the Future of Alternative Fuels Mean to the Food Truck Industry?
November 12, 2024
11:40 AM - 12:30 PM
Alternative Fuels are becoming a daily conversation. Find out what emission regulations will look like in the next few years. Learn about the options in alternative fuels that can help reduce your fuel and maintenance costs as well as help the environment by improving your truck's emissions as well.
Presented By Frank Walkiewicz
Roush CleanTech
Business & Marketing
Using AI and Social Media
November 12, 2024
11:40 AM - 12:30 PM
Session Details TBA