Workshop in Dyersburg gives insight on how to start your own food truck business

DYERSBURG, Tenn. — It’s a new year for fresh endeavors, and if you’re looking to get into the food industry, local resources are here to help.

A foodservice workshop comes to Dyersburg to provide instruction on how start your own food truck. The Mill Workspace in Dyersburg hosts its ‘Rolling Revenue Workshop’ for building a successful food truck business where attendees learn the essentials of growing a thriving business.

This initiative is led by veteran restauranteur Mike Robinson, CEO of The Proof Bar and Incubator out of Chattanooga.

It’s designed to help those starting out or looking to grow their existing business by equipping them with tools and knowledge they need to thrive in the competitive food truck industry.

“We’re a team of experts from the food net beverage industry. We’re just looking to help the entrepreneurs and early stage companies. So the food truck operators and the people that want to open a food truck here tonight will just learn the in’s and out’s,” said Robinson.

The workshop covers key topics such as effective marketing strategies, menu creation, and guidance on obtaining permits, licenses and complying with local regulations. Participants walk away with a strong understanding of how to develop or enhance their food truck business plan.

“The Mill Co. Working Space has brought us to town for a year long retainer for us to just support every food and beverage operator. So reach out and we’re here to help and we’re a free resource,” said Robinson.

We spoke with Steven Graves, a new food truck owner here in the Hub City on his experience in the food industry.

“I used to have two more restaurants here in Jackson, but it was a brick and mortar. So, now I’m just trying to do something different and did a food truck,” said Graves.

Stevo’s just opened and they’re operating on Wednesday’s, Thursdays, and Fridays from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. located on 2124 North Highland Avenue. Graves encourages food owners not to lose hope working towards their goal.

“They think they’re going to get in the business and make a lot of money right away. I mean if you do what you love, the money will eventually come,” said Graves.

The Mill Workspace is having a free startup bootcamp designed to help recently launched businesses, or those in the idea phase next Tuesday, January 21 at Paris Station located at 304 West Washington Street in Paris.

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