Tag: Food Truck

ROAM Conference: November 8-9, 2014

by Wandering Sheppard, posted in Food Trucks

Since I started focusing on food trucks, I’m always looking for unique events. One event that I had not found was an industry or professional-type event centered on the mobile food industry. And then I heard about ROAM.

Roam Mobile Food Conference discusses topics important to those in the mobile food industry. The conference is divided into two days of sessions on food truck information. The first day provides topics on Health Inspections, Legal issues, and general issues. The second day offers more specialized discussions with concurrent sessions discussing Social Media, Business Planning, Business Growth, and more. While the event is held in San Antonio, the speakers are from other food truck areas like Minneapolis, Portland, Chicago, and more. The multiple areas brings value of different perspectives and experiences on what worked and did not work in those areas.

If you are interested in learning more about the industry or perhaps add a little spice to your mobile food business, I’d take a look at the sessions and panelists. The organizers are offering a $50 discount off the registration fee if you use OctSpecial50off code. Let me know if you plan on attending, it would be great to exchange ideas.

About ROAM Conference

Roam Mobile Food Conference 2014 is the premier industry conference for all things mobile food vending. From food trucks to carts, to kiosks, and beyond, Roam is the first of its kind serving North America’s mobile vending professionals. The perfect event to attend if you own or want to start your own food truck!

Join us for our 2nd annual conference held in San Antonio, Texas, November 8-9. Roam includes established business owners, up and coming entrepreneurs, food educators, suppliers, media, and government policy makers for a day and a half of learning, networking and fun.
Learn about best practices, innovations and trends in mobile vending technology and operations. Network with fellow professionals. Engage new suppliers in the conference exhibit area to support your growing business. Explore San Antonio’s thriving street food scene. Roam is at the cutting edge of the food industry. Join us for this exciting conference. All roads lead to Roam!

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Sunday Oct 12th’s Pick: Downtown Raleigh Food Truck Rodeo

by Wandering Sheppard, posted in Food Trucks, Weekend Food Truck Events

It should be no surprise that this is my pick today. Over 8 blocks of food trucks on Fayetteville Street and intersecting streets. I particularly like seeing pictures with the State Capitol in the background.

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Trains, Trucks, and Bicycles: Wandering to Jamestown for a Food Truck Festival

by Wandering Sheppard, posted in Food Trucks, Travel

I made the excuse plenty of times, “I can’t do it. It won’t work.” But this time I convinced myself, “it will work.”  What was I holding back from and making excuses: riding the train from Raleigh to somewhere.  This past weekend,  I saw an event in Jamestown, NC with Triad trucks and thought, today has to be the day.  First I looked to see how far Jamestown was from the nearest Amtrak station, High Point.  Then I looked at how I would get there by bike.  About 5-6 miles, it looked attainable.   So, I went to amtrak.com bought a ticket, pumped air in my tires, and drove to Cary’s Amtrak Station.

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