Meet the passionate dreamers who turned ideas into sizzling street success.
Starting a food business is no small feat — it takes courage, creativity, and a whole lot of hustle. But what if we told you that some of the most exciting food businesses in Manitoba started not with a restaurant, but with a rental?
At MB Food Truck Rental, we’ve had the privilege of helping everyday dreamers hit the road with their ideas — turning side hustles into full-time businesses, weekend passions into community staples, and first-timers into confident foodpreneurs.
Here are just a few of their stories 👇
🌮 Tina’s Tacos — Winnipeg, MB
From Home Cook to Festival Favorite
Tina had been making tacos for her family and friends for years, but always dreamed of sharing her food with more people. In summer 2023, she took the leap and rented one of our Airstream-style trailers for a weekend market.
By the end of the season, she had:
- Sold out 9 out of 10 events
- Landed a recurring gig with a local brewery
- Built a loyal social media following
“Renting made everything possible. I didn’t have to spend my savings on a truck — just focused on my food. That trailer felt like a dream come true.” — Tina L.
🍔 Smash City Burgers — Steinbach, MB
From Corporate Job to Street Food Boss
Mike was working a 9–5 he didn’t love. But after perfecting his smash burger recipe during the pandemic, he knew he wanted more. Renting allowed him to test his business idea during weekends without quitting his job right away.
Today:
- He operates full-time with his own branded truck
- Has been featured in 3 local food blogs
- Regularly caters private events and school functions
“Renting gave me the confidence to go all in. It was low risk, high return. Now this is my life — and I love it.” — Mike C.
🧇 Waffle & Roll — Pop-Up Vendor in Winnipeg
From Side Hustle to Social Media Star
Cousins Kara and Joy started Waffle & Roll with just an idea: warm, filled waffles that you could eat on the go. They weren’t ready to buy a truck, but they found that our rentals were perfect for weekend pop-ups and test launches.
In 6 months:
- They grew to 15k followers on Instagram
- Got invited to multiple vendor events
- Started booking months in advance
“Having a stylish, clean trailer made us look professional from day one. We were able to show up, stand out, and serve great food without the stress.” — Kara & Joy
🎪 What These Stories Have in Common
- They started small with a flexible, affordable rental
- They focused on their product and built customer trust
- They used our trailers to launch quickly and professionally
- They grew at their own pace, learning and adjusting along the way
🛻 Ready to Write Your Own Story?
You don’t need a six-figure investment, a storefront, or years of planning to get started. All you need is your idea, your recipe, and a food trailer that’s built to move with you.
At MB Food Truck Rental, we’re more than just a rental company — we’re your launch partner.
💬 Let’s talk about your vision.
🚚 Book your trailer.
🔥 Start your story.
From dream to street — we’re here for every step.
