Government Approvals
February 21, 2010
It’s been a while since my first posting….. although I haven’t been sitting around. Since December of last year, I’ve been pulling together a formal business plan and reviewing specs on hot dog carts that will be converted into my very own Pierogi cart. It’s been an interesting and educational process for a marketing gal none the less! Who knew of all the legalities and ins-and-outs of a starting a pierogi business?
After hours of Googling ”hot-dog cart business” and digging around on various sites, I’ve finally finished the business plan. Along with the plans in hand, I also began discussions with the Oakland County Health Department to get licensed to sell “mobile” food in the State of Michigan. At first the county was miffed….. a pierogi stand?!?! I think they felt mercy for my ignorance of starting a food business from the ground up without any professional food experience whatsoever. Since our initial call, they’ve more than accommodated my requests and have held my hand pointing me in the right direction. Now, I just wait for their final approval.
Once approved construction can begin on the stand. I’ve chosen the engineering and manufacturing expertise of Superb Fabricating. Not only do they engineer just about everything under the sun out of metal, but I happen to know the owner – Herb Superb!
Next week…. I have a meeting with Eastern Market to review plans and booth set-up. I’m taking along a few pierogi samples…. nothing like sweetening the deal!
