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The First of Its Kind: A New Way to Run a Food Business Without Employees

An innovative way to address the labor issues in the food industry.

In the next two weeks, I’m launching the first location of something completely new. It’s the first of its kind in the country, and I believe it’s going to change the game for small-town food businesses. It’s called Speedy Eats.

Here’s why I’m so excited.

For years, I’ve seen small communities struggle to keep food businesses afloat. Staffing is a challenge. Overhead is sky-high. And when margins are thin, it’s easy to burn out before the business ever really takes off.

But what if there was a better way?

What if you could run a food business:
✅ With no employees
✅ With low overhead
✅ While offering a variety of meals your community actually wants

This is the opportunity we’re unlocking.

Here’s how it works:

  1. We partner with a commercial kitchen to prepare high-quality meals.

  2. Those meals are stocked in an automated machine (think vending, but smarter and more innovative).

  3. All you need to do is keep the machine clean, stocked, and running smoothly.

That’s it. Simple. Scalable. Smart.

For anyone who’s dreamed of running their own business—but dreads the thought of managing employees, dealing with long hours, or losing sleep over expenses—Speedy Eats could be the answer.

I believe this technology will explode in small towns and rural areas because it’s perfectly suited for the challenges we face:

  • Lower startup costs

  • Flexible product offerings

  • The ability to meet community demand without being tied to a massive operation

This isn’t just a theory—we’re putting it into practice. I am opening the very first location in the country, and we’re anticipating launch in just two weeks.

I’m not here to tell you it’s going to be perfect. There will be challenges, and I’ll be sharing them all—the wins, the lessons, and the moments we didn’t expect. My hope is that this model will prove to be a real solution for small-town entrepreneurs looking to start lean and scale smart.

If this resonates with you—whether you’re in a small town or simply looking for inspiration to do business differently—follow along. I’ll be sharing updates on Speedy Eats as we go.

If you’re interested in operating a Speedy Eats yourself, reach out and chat with me.