Pickup trucks selling dog food. This is the latest fad in the US, where many small business owners have launched into what appears to be a profitable and highly sought-after business. In the States, in fact, for some time now, street vendors specializing in pet food have been crossing an increasing number of cities, selling biscuits, ice cream and other delicacies.
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Pickup trucks selling dog food. This is the latest fad in the US, where many small business owners have launched into what looks like a fruitful business and in great demand. In the States, in fact, for some time now, street vendors specializing in pet food have been crossing an increasing number of cities, selling biscuits, ice cream and other delicacies.
So, on a hot and muggy day, you can stop by them, paying 3 dollars for a healthy and organic ice cream suitable for our four-legged friends. There is the Sit ‘N Stay Pet Cafe of Orlando, Florida, run by two sisters, serving healthy snacks made with "Natural, organic and locally sourced ingredients". In Chicago, there is Fido to go, a food truck that caters to dogs to serve "handmade cookies, ice cream and yogurt, gluten and allergen free ". Donna Santucci, the owner, has more than 40 candidates who want to license the brand.
And again: in Elizabeth, New Jersey, Frosty Pooch, an ice cream shop for dogs that also offers other delicacies such as bones and biscuits. Even in Austin, Texas, there is Bow-Wow Chow which sells a wide range of snacks "all natural, without preservatives, locally cooked and fresh". The popularity factors of dog food trucks? It's probably mainly one: There doesn't seem to be any limit to how much men are willing to spend on their furry friends, despite the economic downturn.
Even NBC News Business recently talked about these new ventures in an article entitled “Doggie food trucks fetch company profits”, demonstrating how much i Dog snack trucks represent a winning business idea. So why not bring them here as an idea to fight the crisis and make our dogs happy? In the meantime, we could try our hand in the home preparation of refreshing popsicles for dogs.
Roberta Ragni
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