Hello, I'm Elwin, and I serve as the Sales Manager at Overhill Concessions. We specialize in crafting custom and pre-built food trucks. As someone deeply involved in the food truck industry, having sold over $5 million worth of food trucks, I understand the unique challenges you might encounter as you embark on your journey. I hear it from customers on a daily basis, How much should I pay for a food truck? What licenses do I need? How do I get started?
I try to provide them with as much information as possible as I am not in the business of selling trucks but in the business of helping my customers and building relationships. That's why I'm excited to offer you my Food Truck Startup Guide, packed with invaluable knowledge, insights and information to help you kickstart your food truck venture.
Briefly about me:
I am a girl dad through and through, and I love it. My two daughters are 3 years and 3 months.
Originally from California, grew up in Germany, spent 10 years in Chicago and now living in South Bend, IN.
Currently working with Overhill, a company my friend Greg and his two other partners started a few years back.
Briefly about Overhill:
Greg, a friend of mine, owned a restaurant and had ambitions to expand his business with a food truck. While many entrepreneurs begin their culinary journey with food trucks, Greg was fortunate enough to secure a promising deal for a brick-and-mortar establishment. However, his experience holds a valuable lesson that has befallen countless others in similar situations.
Despite his success in the restaurant industry, Greg was relatively unfamiliar with the world of food trucks. When the opportunity arose to purchase a used truck for what seemed like a bargain price of $30,000, he seized it, thinking he had stumbled upon the deal of a lifetime. Regrettably, his excitement quickly turned to disappointment as the harsh reality set in.
In the following months, Greg faced a series of challenges and unforeseen expenses. He had to invest an additional $35,000 just to make the food truck functional. This included essential repairs and the acquisition of additional equipment. And this is how Overhill was born, out of the necessity to build our own food trucks with quality, efficiency and affordability in mind.
Greg's experience underscores the importance of being well-informed and making informed decisions. He had to learn the hard way that lacking knowledge in a specific domain can lead to unfavorable outcomes. It also highlights the significance of providing comprehensive information and guidance to customers, empowering them to make choices that align with their best interests.
