Today, I read an interesting story about the Seattle food truck scene and the struggles they face vs. brick and mortar restaurants. A few owners mentioned they work way more hours operating a food truck than they do at their physical restaurants. My thought is why not open a food cart? A lot less hassle and cheaper to operate.
Fernando Paz works with daughter Jessica, 16, in his food truck that he parks on Third Avenue near the Mexican Consulate in Belltown. Paz is a former mortgage broker who once made half a million dollar in one year.
It looks like Seattle will be loosening their food vending laws in the near future. Come on Chicago! Speak up!
Read the full article about the struggles of food trucks from The Seattle Times
