Hi, I’m Adrienne.

I’ve spent years working in professional kitchens, managing teams, controlling food costs, and making sure people are fed well every single day. Most recently, I was running dining services — leading operations, training staff, and keeping everything moving.

Recently, I lost my job unexpectedly.

Instead of letting that stop me, I’m choosing to build something of my own.

The Spud Stop is my next chapter — a food trailer focused on loaded baked potatoes, hearty chili, and nostalgic desserts like individual Jell-O cake cups. It’s simple, affordable comfort food done right, and built on the experience I already have running kitchens.

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WHAT I’M BUILDING

The Spud Stop will be a small, towable food trailer that can serve:

   •   Loaded baked potatoes with customizable toppings

   •   Chili cheese potatoes and chili bowls

   •   Individual Jell-O cake cups (fun, colorful, grab-and-go desserts)

This model is designed to be:

   •   Fast

   •   High-quality

   •   Affordable

   •   Profitable

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WHY THIS WORKS

This isn’t just an idea — it’s a smart food business model:

   •   Potatoes are low-cost and high-margin

   •   Simple menu = fast service and low waste

   •   Add-ons like chili increase ticket value

   •   Desserts like Jell-O cake cups are high-profit and easy to prep

With the right setup, this can generate consistent daily income and grow into something bigger.

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FUNDING GOAL

Goal: $15,000

This will allow me to fully launch and operate safely and professionally.

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WHERE THE MONEY GOES

   •   Used food trailer: $6,000 – $9,000

   •   Equipment (warmers, fridge, prep): $3,000 – $5,000

   •   Permits and licensing: $500 – $1,500

   •   Generator & setup: $1,000

   •   Initial food & supplies: $500 – $1,000

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THE MENU (SIMPLE & DELICIOUS)

   •   Classic Loaded Potato

   •   Bacon Cheddar Ranch Potato

   •   Broccoli Cheese Potato

   •   Chili Cheese Potato

   •   Chili Bowls

Dessert:

   •   Individual Jell-O Cake Cups (strawberry, cherry, orange creamsicle)

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THE VISION

This starts as one trailer — but it doesn’t end there.

The goal is to:

   •   Build a consistent customer base

   •   Expand into events and catering

   •   Grow into multiple units or a permanent location

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HOW YOU CAN HELP

Every dollar gets me closer to opening day.

If you can:

   •   Donate

   •   Share this page

   •   Tell someone about it

…it truly makes a difference.

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FINAL NOTE

This isn’t just about starting a business.

It’s about taking everything I’ve learned, betting on myself, and building something stable, creative, and mine.

Thank you for being part of it.

— Adrienne