# Food Truck & Small Business Ownership

Provider: [Blue Suede BBQ, LLC](https://programs.cccareers.org/providers/blue-suede-bbq)

- Program type: Fellowship
- Branches: All branches
- Format: In person
- Length: 91 - 120 days
- Locations: Fort Bragg, NC
- Website: https://bluesuedebbq.com
- Contact: Chris Loschiavo, contact@bluesuedebbq.com
- Page: https://programs.cccareers.org/programs/blue-suede-bbq-llc-food-truck-and-small-business-ownership-q8vd74

## Summary

This 16‑week hands‑on SkillBridge program trains transitioning service members and military spouses in culinary fundamentals, Memphis‑style barbecue, food‑truck operations, leadership, and entrepreneurship. Fellows progress through structured weekly modules covering knife skills, batch production, pitmaster techniques, food safety and ServSafe certification, inventory and cost control, event logistics, branding, customer engagement, and business planning.Participants gain real‑world experience inside a working food truck, lead portions of prep and service, develop new menu items, and execute a capstone popup event demonstrating operational autonomy. The program equips trainees with the skills, confidence, and professional readiness needed for careers in culinary arts, mobile food operations, or food‑truck ownership.

## Job description

Hands‑on culinary and food‑truck operations training for transitioning service members and spouses. Learn knife skills, batch production, Memphis‑style barbecue, food safety, inventory, event logistics, leadership, branding, and entrepreneurship. Includes ServSafe certification and a capstone popup service demonstrating operational readiness.

## Locations

- Fort Bragg, NC (near Fort Bragg)

Source: public DoD SkillBridge listings via CCC Programs. Confirm details with the provider and your chain of command.