SPM #509: Three Food Trucks & Two Brick & Mortar Locations w. Nick from Toss & Fire Pizza

Smart Pizza Marketing Podcast

English - January 18, 2024 10:32 - 40 minutes - 55.3 MB - ★★★★★ - 114 ratings
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Previous Episode: SPM #508: More Content = More Customers: Marketing Review w/The Pizza Place on Noriega

Next Episode: SPM #510: You Don't Need Multi-Units w/ Perry from Famous Pizza

Nick Sanford, the owner of Toss and Fire Woodfired Pizza, shares his journey of starting with a trailer and transitioning to multiple food trucks and brick-and-mortar locations. He emphasizes the importance of learning from other food truck operators and seeking advice from those who have already built what you're thinking of building. Nick discusses the costs involved in starting a food truck and the challenges of owning a food truck, including staffing and weather-related issues.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

04:03 Starting with a Food Truck

10:07 Transitioning to Brick and Mortar

14:35 Advantages and Disadvantages of Food Trucks

19:08 Learning from Others in the Industry

21:16 Building a Strong Brand

23:49 Using Social Media for Marketing

29:10 Utilizing Email and Text Marketing

31:14 Challenges of the Food Truck Business

36:23 Favorite Venues and Future Plans

39:16 Conclusion