Food truck franchises sweeping the nation

Posted on October 29, 2010 by Stacey Fousse

While many franchisees believe that owning their own store is the only way to run a business, thanks to a growing trend, many have taken different brands on the road, finding a truckload of success along the way.

Food truck franchises are among the fastest-growing businesses in the United States today. What started out as a casual, inexpensive meal option has turned into one of the most popular ways to get meals. Gone are the days when the market was dominated by individuals in their own trucks, thanks to brands like Tasti D-Lite. Ambitious franchisees have hooked up with the brand to increase profits with a small amount of overhead costs.

One of the most successful Tasti D-Lite franchisees has been Aaron Webster, who owns three Tasti D-Lite franchises in Houston, Texas. In a recent interview with the Wall Street Journal, Webster said that one of the best things about the mobile franchise unit was the fact that it was like "a roving billboard."

The frozen yogurt franchise made headlines recently when it announced that it would be opening up its first franchise in the state of Missouri. The Columbia Business Times reports that a new store will be opening toward the end of November, owned and operated by Carissa Neimeyer.