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Satisfy Your Hunger for Success Catering to a new generation of foodies looking for quick and unique specialties, the mobile food business is booming with new opportunities for eager entrepreneurs like you. From gourmet food to all-American basics and hot dog wagons to bustaurants, our experts give you the delicious details behind starting and running a successful mobile food business. Covers: Six of the hottest mobile food options: food carts, concession trailers, kiosks, gourmet trucks, mobile catering, and bustaurants Identifying the perfect food niche and customer base Creating menu items that save time, money, and space in the kitchen Attracting new and loyal customers with social media