Lunch & Learn: How to Start a Food Truck in Central Texas

Schedule

Wed Feb 19 2025 at 11:30 am to 01:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

City of Austin Economic Development Department | Austin, TX

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Join us for an insightful Lunch & Learn with The Institute for Justice, in collaboration with Black Makers Market. Interpretación en español
About this Event

Are you dreaming of owning your own food truck but don’t know where to start? Join us for a Lunch & Learn session designed to equip aspiring food truck entrepreneurs with the knowledge and tools needed to succeed in the Texas food industry.

What You’ll Learn:

  • How to navigate Texas regulations for food trucks
  • Licensing, permitting, and health inspection requirements
  • Best practices for business planning and marketing

We are proud to host Ava Mouton-Johnston from as our lead speaker for the day. This event is presented in collaboration with , an organization dedicated to creating spaces for Black makers and entrepreneurs in our community. Special thanks to the for providing the space to make this event possible.

This event is your chance to learn about the permitting process, network with like-minded individuals, and move one step closer to your food truck dream! for providing the space to make this event possible. Light lunch will be provided

Simultaneous interpretation will be available for Spanish speakers.

If you have questions, please send an email to [email protected]

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¿Sueñas con tener tu propio camión de comida pero no sabes por dónde empezar? Acompáñanos a un almuerzo informativo diseñado para brindar a futuros empresarios de camiones de comida las herramientas y el conocimiento necesario para triunfar en la industria alimentaria de Texas.


Lo que aprenderás:
  • Cómo cumplir con las regulaciones de Texas para camiones de comida
  • Requisitos de licencias, permisos y de inspecciones de salud
  • Mejores prácticas para planificar tu negocio y promocionarlo

Nos enorgullece contar con Ava Mouton-Johnston de como nuestra presentadora principal. Este evento se lleva a cabo en colaboración con , una organización dedicada a apoyar a creadores y emprendedores afrodescendientes en nuestra comunidad. Gracias al Departamento de Desarollo Economico de la Ciudad de Austin por ofrecer el espacio y hacer este evento posible. Se ofrecerá un almuerzo ligero.

¡Este evento es una oportunidad para aprender sobre el proceso de permisos, conectarte con personas con objetivos similares y dar un paso más hacia tu sueño de tener un camión de comida!

Habrá interpretación simultánea disponible para hispanohablantes.

Si tienes preguntas, envía un correo a .


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City of Austin Economic Development Department, 5202 East Ben White Boulevard, Austin, United States

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