The Entrepreneur
Along with attending Mahomet-Seymour High School, 17-year old Zach Ware is the entrepreneur of his own mobile food truck. Coming from a “foodie” family, Zach came up with his idea and with the help of his family and friends he has made it a reality. In beginning the process, Zach showed his “quick start initiative” and bought a truck and fully prepared it all, himself to be a suitable kitchen space for his business needs. Cost efficiently he found equipment on eBay and carefully measured to be sure all of the space in the truck was used wisely. He made a business plan developed with the focus for clientele being people from his own neighborhood. Zach’s sister and other friends help him work the truck as a business. Zach plans to use his earnings from the truck pay for college.
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The Product
The Crave Truck is a mobile food truck serving street waffles in Champaign and Urbana, Illinois. The street waffles are described as “a chewier version of a typical ‘American’ Belgian waffle.” Zach came up with the business idea when watching “Throwdown” with Bobby Flay. The truck serves waffles to be eaten hot offering gluten-free, whole-grain, and classic waffles with toppings such as whipped cream, ice cream, and fresh fruit. Zach also serves “Crave Coffee” to customers as well.
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Check out the Crave Truck here:
This 17 year old is ambitious! He barely has his license and then goes to buy a food truck? This is such a trendy idea and I can see it being really successful. I also liked how he included gluten free waffles because a lot of people are becoming gluten free and this is a great marketing tool. I hope this business really grow and succeeds! He may not even have to pay for college!
I love that food trucks used to be viewed as nasty and could barely get business. Now, it is definitely a trend. This is a great idea and I love it. I hope the business kicks off, I’m sure it will. It’s also very unique because it sells waffles instead of the “typical” food truck food!
Food trucks are the latest and greatest in the restaurant industry! The idea of being mobile gives the ability to reach different customers at different times of the day. Street Waffles are also a new concept. Being so young makes Zach a perfect person to run a food truck! They can get crazy but I’m sure his go to attitude can make it work!