Turning a Food Truck into a Restaurant : Advice from Mei Mei Street Kitchen

Have ever wondered about running a food truck?

Or how a fledgling food truck develops to become a booming brick & mortar restaurant?

Well get ready, this week you can learn all the answers from a few local pros!

On Wednesday, May 28th at 1 PM EST, the sibling owners of Boston’s own Mei Mei Street Kitchen & Food Truck are hosting a live chat online about their experience building a business and brand.

The Tawk is called, “From Food Truck to Restaurant: Building a Brand.” The chat is free & open to the public on Tawkers –  just download the iPhone app or follow this link on your desktop to attend.

Viewers can ask questions throughout the hour – the Mei Mei siblings will answer queries in real time!

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Siblings Irene, Margaret and Andy Li were able to build a buzzing food truck into a highly trafficked brick & mortar restaurant in just a few short years.

How have they done it?

By consistently serving up some truly creative Chinese-American street food (read our raving Mei Mei food truck review). Their meat is humanely raised, their produce is sourced from small farms, and their menu is constantly changing.

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The odds are often stacked against ambitious entrepreneurs, especially in the restaurant industry. However, with some creativity and a unique approach, starting small can lead to big things.

Hear directly from Irene, Mei and Andy about how they turned an award-winning food truck into a jam-packed street kitchen with thousands of loyal customers.

They’re eager to answer and share their experience, so don’t miss out! We’ll also be posting highlights following the talk, so be sure to check back later!

Will you be attending? Let us know in the comments!