Indigo Bowls

Lake City, MN

https://indigo-bowls.square.site/

Indigo Bowls stands as a beacon of culinary innovation, offering a diverse range of soft serve acai bowls adorned with a medley of fruits, nuts, and unique toppings. Each bowl not only promises a burst of flavors but also a nutritious treat that resonates with health enthusiasts. . Their dedication to the community is evident in their partnership with the Pinky Swear Foundation, supporting families with children undergoing the trials of cancer.

30k

WATT-HOURS

13k/26k

WATTS/PEAK WATTS

53,712

ANNUAL CO2 EMISSIONS SAVED

$101,446

5-Year Savings

$149,981

10-year Savings

OWNER(S)

Willie and Nancy Rauen

YEAR FOUNDED

2023

WHY DID YOU START A FOOD TRUCK?

We initially wanted to open a brick and mortar, but could not find a location with a reasonable rent price. After a year of searching for a place, we finally decided that a food truck would be a better option

WHAT'S ON YOUR FOOD TRUCK MENU? WHY DID YOU CHOOSE THIS CUISINE?

Acai bowls

WHAT'S THE BEST PART OF BEING A FOOD TRUCK OPERATOR?

The flexibility in making our schedule and being able to go different places each day, while also building a loyal following wherever we go

WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR EXPERIENCE WITH JOULE CASE AND YOUR NEW BATTERY SYSTEM?

Awesome! They have been a great resource since the beginning. I've had to call a few times to figure out issues with the batteries and each time they have been very patient with me in listening to what the problem was, diagnosing a solution and being able to explain what needed to be done to get the problems fixed.

WHAT WAS THE INSPIRATION BEHIND YOUR TRUCK/MENU?

We tried an acai bowl for the first time in the spring of 2021. After eating them for 4 days in a row, we looked at each other and said that these would be a good addition to the Minnesota food options.

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO ANOTHER FOOD TRUCK OWNER/OPERATOR?

Be prepared to work long hours, things will go wrong - you just have to work through how to make them right.

WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE TO USE JOULE CASE AND A BATTERY SYSTEM TO POWER YOUR OPERATION?

After looking at the cost of a diesel generator to power all of the above and comparing the cost to that of Joule Case batteries, it made economical sense to go with batteries. Along with that, the noise level in the truck is minimal and we don't have that diesel smell while we are serving our acai bowls.