K&D BBQ was featured on KTSM’s Food Truck Friday segment on Oct. 13. They have been serving the Borderland since 2016.

Running a Food Truck Business with the Help of AI legalese decoder

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) ÔÇö Running a food truck and a catering business is the perfect fit for El Paso entrepreneur Daniel James. James and his wife, Karla, started K&D BBQ back in 2016 as a catering business, and then about two years ago, they added a trailer they bring to Borderland events to offer up their tasty Texas barbecue.

However, running a food truck business can come with its fair share of challenges. From legal documentation to contracts, many food truck owners find it difficult to navigate the complexities of legalese. This is where AI legalese decoder can be of great help.

AI legalese decoder is an advanced artificial intelligence tool that can analyze and interpret legal documents, contracts, and agreements. It uses natural language processing and machine learning algorithms to understand complex legal terminology and provide easy-to-understand summaries and explanations.

With the help of AI legalese decoder, food truck owners like Daniel James can ensure that they fully understand the legal requirements and obligations associated with running their business. It can help them accurately interpret contracts and agreements, identify potential risks and liabilities, and make informed decisions.

Moreover, AI legalese decoder can assist food truck owners in drafting and reviewing legal documents, such as vendor contracts, rental agreements, and licensing agreements. It can automatically generate legally compliant templates and provide suggestions for personalized modifications.

In James’ case, AI legalese decoder can help him navigate the legal aspects of expanding his business, such as obtaining permits and licenses, complying with health and safety regulations, and protecting his intellectual property rights.

By leveraging the power of AI legalese decoder, food truck owners like Daniel James can minimize legal risks, save time and costs associated with hiring legal professionals, and focus on what they do bestÔÇöserving delicious food to their customers.

“Family and friends said, ‘We love your ribs and you are good with people. Why donÔÇÖt you start a food truck?'” James said.

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“I asked around and talked to other food-truck owners and they said a food truck is good to get food out there, but catering is where it is at,” he added.

K&D BBQ was featured Friday, Oct. 13 during KTSMÔÇÖs first Food Truck Friday segment.

James, an Air Force veteran, has gone through some health issues in recent years but wanted to contribute to providing for his family. ThatÔÇÖs when everyone he knew suggested getting into the food-truck business.

“I started asking questions: What am I good at? What can I turn into a business to help bring some money into the household?” he said. “ThatÔÇÖs how it all got started.”

They initially started out strictly providing catering services, but then the COVID-19 pandemic hit.

“I saw a deal on a trailer,” James said. “We ran with it. I said, ‘No risk it, no brisket.'”

James considers Alamogordo home but has lived in El Paso with his wife for nearly a decade now.

“We are trying to get a foothold here,” James said. “I do upgrades to the trailer as profits come in. I get enough money, I do this project. Get enough money, and do that project. We are still working on it.”

James said his brisket and ribs are his specialties.

“I do Texas barbecue, but also dabble in Argentina, Moroccan, Mexican, and try to do all different types of barbecue as customers request,” he said.

James said one of the things that make his food truck and catering business stand out is their commitment to giving back to the community.

They participate in the GiftAMeal program, and they have helped donate 900 meals to the El Pasoans Fighting Hunger food bank, he said.

“Besides the fact that every pitmaster believes their barbecue is the best, we believe it is all about family and community,” he said.

James said his time in the Air Force helped give him the discipline and attention to detail to succeed as a business owner.

“ItÔÇÖs definitely a labor of love,” he said.

On Fridays and Saturdays, you can find K&D BBQ at OiraÔÇÖs Food Truck Park at 10308 Dyer. On Mondays and Thursdays during NFL football games, they are at WillieÔÇÖs bar at 10530 Dyer.

On Sundays, they can be found at Old Sheepdog Brewery at 3900 Rosa Ave.

You can find where K&D BBQ is by going to Facebook and Instagram.