The food truck industry in North Carolina is growing in popularity and gaining momentum. Everyone thinks they can operate a food truck. However, the hard work and efforts to start and maintain a successful food truck business can be greatly underestimated.
If this is not your first rodeo, make sure you, at a minimum, address the following areas before you drive up and open your window to the first customer.
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