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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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 Jonathon Lehman
Paid Pro Ads
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
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)
Business & Marketing
Fueling Success: How AI Can Transform Your Food Truck Business
November 12, 2024
11:40 AM - 12:30 PM
Session Details TBA
Presented By Maxwell Bogner
FoodTruckBeast
Campfires
Permanent Spot vs Mobile – Food Truck Park
November 12, 2024
1:00 PM - 1:20 PM
Presented By Bill Moore
Food Truck Training Group
Campfires
Is a Trailer Better Than a Truck?
November 12, 2024
1:30 PM - 1:50 PM
Presented By Viviani Fedelich
Food Truck Empire
Campfires
Word of Mouth Advertising
November 12, 2024
2:15 PM - 2:35 PM
Presented By Andres Maldonado Fuertes
Nona Bistro
Campfires
New Trends in Trucks and Trailers
November 12, 2024
3:00 PM - 3:20 PM
Presented By Viviani Fedelich
Food Truck Empire
Campfires
How to Navigate the Beginning Stages of Your Food Truck Business
November 12, 2024
3:30 PM - 3:50 PM
Presented By Aleksa Fortuna
Breeze Consulting
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
Food & Truck
Starting A Business – Best Practices: Go it Alone, Franchise, or Business Opportunity?
November 12, 2024
9:55 AM - 10:35 AM
Session Details TBA
Presented By Lyle A. Rupp
Snowie Shaved Ice
Food & Truck
Marketing In the Off-Season
November 12, 2024
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
As a food truck owner, navigating the slower months will be challenging, but with the right strategies, you can keep your business thriving year-round. This presentation will equip you with creative marketing tactics, from leveraging social media and partnerships to offering seasonal specials and catering services, ensuring a steady stream of opportunities even during the "slow" season. Leave with an actionable plan to maintain brand visibility, cultivate guest loyalty, and maximize revenue throughout the entire year.
Presented By Bill Moore
Food Truck Training Group
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
Health & Regulations
Knowledge is Power - Understanding how Oil Management Can Save You Money!
November 12, 2024
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
Deep Frying Oil degrades quickly, causing most operators to throw it away every 1-3 days. Learn how managing your oil can make it last 15 - 30 days, while making your food healthier and better tasting.
Presented By Jason Hatfield, Idan Ianovici, and Derek Flint (Beyond Oil) & Guy Dunn (Testo)
Health & Regulations
What You Need to Know About Insuring Your Small Business
November 12, 2024
9:55 AM - 10:35 AM
Come learn from insurance industry veteran, Chris Van Leeuwen, about the risks that Food Truck/Trailer owners face and how to avoid common exposures to potential lawsuits. Veracity Insurance is one of the top leaders in providing insurance coverage for the Food Truck/Trailer industry as well as understanding and covering the small business owner who participates in the local food system. Listen to Chris speak candidly about these critical topics and get your questions answered.
Presented By Chris Van Leeuwen
Veracity Insurance
Health & Regulations
A Mobile Food Unit is A Food Establishment
November 12, 2024
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
Join DBPR as they review how to start the license application process, the requirements, how to avoid violations and more.
Presented By Kathryn Manti & Kyle Kowal
Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
Health & Regulations
Licensing and Regulations FAQs
November 12, 2024
11:40 AM - 12:30 PM
Sit down with DBPR in an interactive question and answer session. Find out the differences in the various licensing processes and how you can become more efficient in working with the departments to get your truck licensed and renewed.
Presented By Kathryn Manti & Kyle Kowal
Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
Mobile Vendor 101
Location, Location, Location!
November 12, 2024
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
Learn about the benefits and drawbacks of each as well as a hybrid model.
Presented By Michael Blasco
Tampa Bay Food Trucks
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
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
Table Needs
Mobile Vendor 101
You’ve Got Great Food, But What Makes you Special?
November 12, 2024
11:40 AM - 12:30 PM
Let's talk about the importance of branding and the MOST important….Customer Experience.
Presented By Michael Blasco
Tampa Bay Food Trucks
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.