Food Truck Spotlight: Lady'z BBQ

Imagine turning a roadside hustle into a thriving food truck beloved by a community—this is exactly the inspiring journey behind Lady'z BBQ. Founded by a passionate team—Tri Denson, Sharon Tillman, Jeri Tillman, and Shireen Turner—Lady'z BBQ serves up mouthwatering BBQ and comforting soul food that keeps fans coming back for more.

"It’s always been a lifelong dream to become an entrepreneur," says Tri Denson. This drive transformed their early experiences selling food roadside into an enthusiastic food truck business. Leaving behind a professional career in auto claims management, Tri now finds joy in the smiling faces of customers relishing their creations.

So, what's the big secret to their fan-favorite Mac n Cheese and juicy ribs? According to Tri, it's "four different cheeses" and a recipe so special it's top secret: "Of course, but we’ll never tell!"

Lady'z BBQ emphasizes the importance of using both local and specialty ingredients, believing this commitment is essential to delivering quality, standout dishes. They’re a staple at convenience stores and pop-up events around town, and they're particularly memorable for creating experiences worth driving two hours for, as one loyal customer did, just to taste their food.

​Though the road to food truck stardom wasn't always easy, Lady'z BBQ conquered challenges head-on. Effective communication and thoughtful truck layout have been key learnings. "Understand how important the layout of the food truck is," Tri advises new food truck entrepreneurs, adding an encouraging, "Just go with it and bump your head along the way."

Looking ahead, Lady'z BBQ is gearing up to wow guests at a local fair, promising exciting new menu items and flavor experiences. Their vision for the future? Multiple pod trucks and expanded locations within five years.
Follow their tasty journey on Instagram at @ladyzbbq24 and experience firsthand why Lady'z BBQ isn't just another food truck—it's a vibrant community experience brought to life by an inspiring team of minority women entrepreneurs.

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