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Rev Up Your Catering Business: Turbocharging Revenue with Food Truck Fusion

Sean Pals  (Northwest Director of Catering, ACT 3 Catering, Twelve Baskets Catering, and El Koreano Food Truck)

Location: 303A

Date: Thursday, February 27

Time: 1:30 pm - 2:15 pm

Pass Type: All Access, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Conference Pass

Track: CS-Business, Financials & Operations, CS-Off-Premise Catering

Vault Recording: TBD

Audience Level: Intermediate

In an increasingly competitive culinary landscape, diversifying your catering services is essential for sustained growth and profitability. In this talk, Sean will explore innovative strategies to integrate food truck offerings into your existing catering operations. He'll dive into the benefits of mobile kitchens, providing practical insights into market trends, logistics, and menu optimization.

Whether you're a seasoned caterer or new to the industry, this comprehensive resource will equip you with the tools and knowledge to elevate your business, attract new clientele, and maximize revenue streams through the dynamic fusion of traditional catering and the food truck phenomenon.