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Bottom Line: You want to start a food concession business but don't know how.
Food Booth
Where concessionaires* come to
learn how it's done!
*folks who sell food at fairs, festivals and special events

Welcome to Carnival Press
Publisher of Food Booth, The Entrepreneur's Complete Guide to the Food Concession Business

Ask Yourself:

  • Are you concerned about the size of your retirement nest egg?
  • Do you need to supplement your fixed income?
  • Do you need quick cash for home repairs, a vacation, a new car, or a down payment on a house?
  • Are you struggling with inadequate income?
  • Do you want to start your own business but are afraid of the financial commitment, or have inadequate time or startup capital?
  • Or, do you want to start your own business but are concerned about your lack of business experience?
  • Are you a student trying to work without interfering with your class schedule?
  • Are you seasonally employed and wish to use your spare time to supplement your income?
  • Are you a free spirit wishing to be responsible for your own income?
  • Do you need an excuse to travel?
    Or, want to earn money while you travel?
  • Do you simply want the tax advantages of being self-employed?
  • Are you an organization looking for an excellent fund raising opportunity?
  • Do you want a business venture as a back-up in case you lose your regular job?
  • Do your debts need to be paid down fast?

These are just some of the reasons the food concession business might be the solution you have been looking for.

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Yes, it is possible to earn thousands of dollars in a matter of days with an investment as low as $500. No, this is not a get rich quick scheme. If you've been to a festival and seen the hordes of hungry people standing in line to buy food at the food booths, common sense tells you operating a food booth is a viable way to make money. You've seen with your own eyes the relatively small investment, the low overhead costs, the high mark up, and the high volume of sales. What you can't see is how these businesses came to be.
Now you can!

"I've been studying this business for about a year and thought I knew alot....until I got your book. WELL DONE. I would make it mandatory reading for anyone interested in the food booth business." JC Troy, Atlanta GA

Whether your goal is:

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"Barb, you've written a terrific book. The availability of this type of resource is long overdue in our business.

Information about the business should be available to all who are interested in throwing their hat into the ring and learning the craft. New entrants keep the business vibrant and ensure that the veterans stay on their toes.

I particularly liked your discussion of support vehicles, as supply concerns are often overlooked by beginners.

In addition, your use of many photographs really added to the quality of your book".
Hugh Hood, Supreme Products Concession Manufacturer

A Small Operation...
to supplement your income at small events such as parades, and auctions

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Or,
A Large Operation...
earning a substantial income at large fairs

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A Medium Operation...

earning a moderate income at weekend community festivals


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The Entrepreneur's Complete Guide to the Food Concession Business is your blueprint to an exciting and rewarding new business.

"Thank you for your book "Food Booth"! We are in the planning and purchasing stage and your book has already saved me more time and money than I can count". Otis, a Customer

Food Booth, The Entrepreneur's Complete Guide to the Food Concession Business is a step-by-step guide that provides valuable sound advice and practical guidance for starting your own successful food concession business.

It's concise, thorough, and offers in-depth information even experienced concessionaires will find useful.

The language is clear, readable and straight to the point. It explains:

  • What is required to start your business.
  • How to realistically customize your business to reach your financial goal.
  • Determining the best booth and menu for you.
  • How to acquire the booth and equipment that you need.
  • How to locate events and procure event contracts.
  • How to determine costs and budget for adequate financial resources.
  • How to plan for, and initiate booth set-up.
  • Staying competitive on the midway.
  • Record keeping.
  • Growing your business.
  • plus much, much more.

The book also includes 115 images, example event applications, health permit license applications, and business forms. You will learn everything you need to get your business started.

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THE 2008 CONCESSION SEASON !
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"I wanted to let you know how much I've enjoyed reading your book - Food Booth - I have been looking for something like this for a long time and you have the information that I have been searching for. Thank you!" Emily, Salem OR

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