Episode 13 - Patriot Grill Part 3

Food Truck During Pandemic

In this episode, we discuss the challenges of owning a food truck amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and how it has impacted the industry. We hear from a food truck owner who shares his experiences, from researching and starting the business to facing difficulties finding a good spot to set up and dealing with increasing food costs due to inflation. He also highlights the importance of marketing, finding the right locations, and supporting fellow food truck owners. Additionally, we explore the impact of rising insurance costs and supply chain issues on the food truck business. Despite these challenges, our guest emphasizes the importance of maintaining quality and providing exceptional customer experiences.

Patriot Grill Nachos

Patriot Grill Food Truck

Profitable Business in Food

We explore the complexities of managing supplies and costs in the food truck industry during the pandemic. From the struggle to find simple items like Styrofoam containers to the rising costs of credit card processing fees, food truck owners face a myriad of challenges. Balancing the need for affordable prices with the ability to provide free food to those in need, they seek to find the sweet spot in pricing while maintaining the integrity of their business. As they look to the future, their main goal is to ensure their business can withstand the test of time and continue to be successful in the long run.

Growing a Passionate Catering Business

We delve into the future plans for Patriot Grill and their shift in focus away from opening a restaurant. Instead, they share their intentions to grow their catering business and establish more permanent locations for their food truck. Additionally, we discuss their catering setup, how they price their services, and thoughts on scaling the business. The conversation also touches on working with co-packers for meal kits and sauces, and the challenges of maintaining passion and quality in the food while expanding the business.