Five Star Blog

Practical ideas for food businesses and the people who hire them.

Straightforward guides about commercial kitchen operations, food-truck commissary needs, and making local food opportunities easier to coordinate.

Commercial prep floor inside Five Star Food Stop

Commercial Kitchen Guide

How to choose a commercial kitchen in Colorado Springs

Eight questions to ask about production, equipment, storage, access, parking, location, pricing, and growth.

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Commercial cooking line inside Five Star Food Stop

Food Truck Operations

Food truck commissary checklist

A practical checklist for prep, equipment, storage, parking, access, and the complete service-day workflow.

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Five Star Food Stop building in Colorado Springs

Event Coordinator Guide

Planning an event with food trucks?

The information event coordinators should have ready before asking vendors to commit.

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