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Vendor fees are among the biggest expense for Reno food truck

May 18, 2023
As a small business, TukTuk YumYum Sweet Treats often struggles to reach the threshold of a bulk order when purchasing supplies. This means they often still pay retail prices.
TukTuk YumYum operates out of a 3-wheeled rickshaw the owners bought from Italy and built from scratch.
Courtesy Debey Grimes

MID-DAY UPDATE: Black Friday, how would the Better Business Bureau rate itself?

Nov 25, 2010
Happy Thanksgiving! After that big dinner, many people will gear up for Black Friday shopping. There are deals galore to be had, and a new retailer...