Connie's BBQ, Hot Dogs and Burgers

Stockton, Missouri I'm looking for help with startup costs of my BBQ and Hotdog Stand.

Summary

Hello, my name is Connie Robinson. I live in Illinois just across the Mississippi River from St. Louis Mo.

Originally I wanted to buy a food truck but decided that a food truck was a pretty expensive initial

investment for someone who was just beginning in the food business. I already have a spot to park my

cart, I have it pre-approved by the Illinois Department of Health, and I am in the process of getting city

approval and all the permits I need from my local municipality. Funding is the last piece of the puzzle. I

don't have the upfront cash to buy a cart and will probably have to take out a loan. I could certainly use

any funding help I can get. Thanks in advance, Connie

Location

I will be located on an Ace Hardware Parking lot between Ace Hardware, McDonalds and a liquor store.

There is also a Dry Cleaners, A Chinese restaurant, a Dollar General Store, A Beauty Shop and a Pizza

Delivery Chain in the complex. The owner of the hardware store is very generous and is providing me

with the best visibility he can free of charge for the first six months.

Menu

BBQ Pork, BBQ Chicken, Hot Dogs,

Hamburgers, Brats, Cole Slaw, Baked Beans,

Lemonade, Canned Soda, Bottled Water

Marketing Strategy

I will use social media, such as Facebook and

Twitter, and I will be positioned in the heart of

town and will use signage around my cart and

bright colors to promote my brand.

Financial Plan

My food cart will provide the startup expenses for me to expand my business and for me to move into

catering and events and to someday buy a food truck or a concession trailer. I am keeping expenses as

low as possible initially so I can move forward without too much debt.

Management

I'm on my own with this project, but I'm getting help when I need it from City or County organizations

and from the Small Business Administration.