2. The Top Three Market Problems AVAILABILTY OF PARKING FOOD CHOICES CUSTOMER SERVICE/CLEANLINESS OF FACILITY
3. FEASIBILITY I have some firsthand knowledge as my boyfriend is a truck driver and hears the same issues from a lot of the other drivers. My connection in this industry is my boyfriend. It would not be possible to scale back on this business or get it off the ground without funding or investors.
4. TOP THREE COMPETITORS Flying J/Pilot Travel Centers of America/Petro Loves (Flying J & Pilot recently merged and TCA & Petro recently merged)
5. Quotes: "If I get to a location late; the parking is inadequate in that there are always a few spots that are available but not attainable". "The majority of truck stops have national chain fast foods such as Hardies, Wendy's, McDonalds and Subway. No one wants to live on those choices indefinitely.“ "Customer service is not always with a smile, however cleanliness is a big pet peeve as the bathrooms are dirty and one can only hope the shower facilities are taken care of a bit better.“
6. TOP MARKET PROBLEM The top market problem that my boyfriend has heard from most truckers is the lack of a good home cooked meal.