According to the News-Times some aspiring entrepreneurs have been trying their hand at a popular new business called Gourmet Food Truckin' and it's not easy!

"Green Grunion" based in Danbury has been in business for two years and the owner, Paul Mannion says, "You can definitely make a living, but don't get me wrong-at this point, I don't have a wife or kids to support. That makes a big difference. I'm not making a killing, but it's growing." Mannion specializes in San Diego style burritos.

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"Meat the Press" started up by Linda and Leonardo Almonte earlier this summer has yet to turn a profit but the Almonte's say they have high hopes. Leonardo has a history in the restaurant business and prides himself on serving food with a Latin and Asian influence.

Most food truck operators will tell you it takes up to six months to get the operation up and running. Licenses and health permits need to be obtained from the town where the truck will be working. Mike DeStassio, a former marketing professional who started up his own food truck called, the "Local Meatball" based in Fairfield says, "The most important thing is execution. You want to make sure you have the motivation to do it, have a good product, and have a marketing plan in place." 

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For a list of some of the food trucks operating in the greater Danbury area, click on yelp.com. For you roadside food fanatics, check out a much longer list of food trucks throughout Connecticut on ctbites.com

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