Join us for a Food Truck and Catering Workshop in Wausau
Are you an aspiring food truck owner ready to turn your culinary dreams into reality? Join us for an exciting and informative workshop designed to equip you with the tools and knowledge you need to succeed in the mobile food and catering business!
Hmong and Spanish interpretation available if request by Friday, February 28.
Workshop Highlights:
Effective Financial Management Strategies: Learn how to manage your finances to maximize your profits and minimize expenses.
Boosting Profitability: Explore innovative ways to increase your food business’ profitability and optimize your menu for maximum revenue.
Scaling Up with On-Site Food Preparation: Find out how to invest in equipment and resources for on-site food prep.
Meet the Marathon County inspectors to find out directly about the licensing and permitting process and requirements. Ask questions and get direct answers from the experts.
Why Attend?
Expert Guidance from a seasoned food business expert. Get an exclusive insights and knowledge on navigating the regulatory landscape.
Don’t miss this opportunity to kickstart your food truck journey with confidence and clarity. Register now and take the first step towards a successful mobile food business!
Let’s get your catering or food truck rolling! 🚚🍔🌮
Space is limited so Register today using the QR code below or the following link: https://go.wisc.edu/mo97pp
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Date: Saturday, March 8
Time: Doors open at 8:30am, 9:00am – 1:00pm
Location: Northstar Restoration, 4900 Stewart Ave, Wausau, WI 54401
Workshop Agenda is as follows:
8:30 am: Introductions and Welcome
9:00 – 11:30am: Food Truck and Catering Financial Preparedness.
Part 1: Align Your Business Model
Part 2: Align Your Financial Management Process.
Speaker: Peter Robertson, Founder – RP’s Pasta Company/Tribe 9 Foods, & Food Brand Specialist in Residence – Food Finance Institute
11:30 am: Lunch from Local Food Truck! (Lunch is provided for free!)
12:00 pm: Marathon County: Navigating the Food Truck Regulatory Process
Speakers: Andrew Schnell, Marathon County Health Inspector (Public Health Sanitarian)
1:00 pm: End of Program
Next Mobile Food Business Series will be held on Friday, April 12 in Appleton. Time and location TBD.
For more information contact us at addison.vang@wisc.edu or pyecroft@wisc.edu.
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