Free Workshop on How to Start a Food Truck

YWCA News Release

YWCA Maui Women’s Business Center and UH Maui College’s Food Innovation Center Launch “From Dream to Drive: How to Launch Your Maui Food Truck” Workshop

YWCA Maui Women’s Business Center (MWBC), in partnership with the UH Maui College Food Innovation Center (MFIC), is excited to announce “From Dream to Drive: How to Launch Your Maui Food Truck,” an interactive workshop designed for aspiring food truck owners across Maui County. The event will be held on Dec. 11 from 12 to 2 p.m., offered both online and in-person at UHMC’s MFIC.

This hands-on workshop will walk participants through the essential steps of planning, launching, and running a profitable food truck business on Maui. Topics include business planning, startup costs, licensing and permits, and developing a profitable menu.

Attendees will also receive expert guidance from Chef Douglas Paul, a veteran food trailer entrepreneur, mentor, and UHMC culinary instructor. Chef Paul brings real-world experience and practical insights, including lessons learned from his own successful journey in Maui’s mobile food industry.

Space is limited, and early registration is encouraged. Participants may register using the QR code featured on the flyer or by visiting go.hawaii.edu/bpm.

This workshop is part of MWBC and MFIC’s shared mission to support local entrepreneurs, strengthen Maui’s food economy, and provide accessible pathways for women and community members to turn their business dreams into reality.