Ft. Myers shows that risk can bring rewards

In this week’s The Great Food Truck Race, the food trucks learned that risks either come with big rewards or can send them home.

Does Risk Equal Reward? In this week’s Great Food Truck Race, the food trucks had to push the limits. From bold flavors to creative menu items, these food trucks have to offer more than just delicious food. Did these risks get you a place in the top four?

At the start of this episode, the food trucks faced an unusual challenge. With a stop in Ft. Myers’ Gatorama, the teams had to be Gator wrestlers. Although this challenge sounded “riskier” than it seemed, it was an interesting way to introduce the episode.

Since Frank N ‘Slides was the fastest team to move an alligator from one area to another, Frank N’ Slides had a sales lead of an hour. When the food truck competition hits the finish line, that sales edge could make a world of difference.

Plus, the Gator Challenge was more than just a stunt. The food trucks received both alligator sausage and alligator tail meat for use. While a few food trucks were adopting this protein, some of the food trucks seemed not to be accepting the risky ingredient. It would have been nice to see the food trucks had to create a dish that would make the alligator stand out.

Since the overall theme of this episode was risk, the food trucks had to try harder. So far, these food trucks haven’t taken any great risks this season. Sure, Sol Food Collective took a risk at the beginning of the season, but they got a couple of episodes removed this season.

But there is a risk that the reward does not always come. It’s always a gamble. But if these food trucks don’t stand out from the rest, what makes them successful in the end?

Looking at day one sales, Madea Made took the risk of selling far from the rest of the food trucks. Working with a local food truck might work, but this week it wasn’t a good choice. When compared to the brewery locations with built-in audiences, the Madea Made location risk may not have paid off.

On the second day, Madea Made seems to have one major downside. With a major challenge on the track, the ranking could change quickly. As seen in previous seasons of The Great Food Truck Race, a food truck can go from worst to first in no time.

The second challenge challenged the food trucks to take a culinary risk. The food trucks had to create a risky burger that would impress a secret judge.

This challenge was designed for the professional chefs to shine. Since the secret judge was a cook, the risky burger needed to be on the point. A traditional burger (even a great traditional burger) wouldn’t win this challenge.

The food trucks had to master this challenge. With the price of immunity at stake, the food trucks had to put this burger in the spotlight. In a way, some trucks seem a little too sure of the challenge.

For example, Rolling Indulgence and Frank N Slides often sell burgers. By opting for a more traditional burger, the idea wasn’t risky and the secret judge didn’t like it. It was a big mistake for both trucks.

Madea Made knew it had to deliver its burger. After weak sales on the first day, they needed that immunity.

Our Florida #SwampBurger was a triple threat! Not enough to secure immunity but it was in the top two! #Beef #GatorSausage #PulledPork #Swiss #PepperMedley #OnionRing and #ComebackSauce !!! It ain’t over, we r just getting started! #FaithFamilyFood #GreatFoodTruckRace pic.twitter.com/iPfAFtTdwF

— MadeaMade_Foodtruck (@Madea_FoodTruck) July 8, 2019

The judge appreciated their burger and thought they took a risk. It was a huge burger, a huge bite, and almost impossible to eat the whole burger. Whether it really was a 3 pound burger or not, this burger definitely took a risk.

Nola Creations also took a risk with their burger. The strong spices and blackened char were a smart move on their part. It matched the theme of their food truck. They went big and that choice paid off for the food truck.

The secret judge chose Nola Creations as the winner of the burger challenge. In a way, this burger was the group’s “chefy” burger. It was a smart choice for Nola Creations and gave them their first Challenge win.

With Nola Creations earning immunity and a spot in the top four, the other food trucks needed big sales weekends. Overall, Ft. Myers turned out to be a great food truck town for the teams. Sales this week have been huge.

This week’s competition may have focused on risk, but selling the site proved crucial. Because the local breweries provided a built-in crowd, the food trucks were able to encourage these diners to make big sales.

This week’s episode won Brunch Babes. Their simplified menu enabled them to sell groceries and still generate high sales. Could this week’s big win catapult you into the final?

Unfortunately, the two worst performers were Madea Made and Frank N ‘Slides. Given the sales from day one, it seemed obvious that Madea Made would be down. They really needed the immunity gain.

The food truck that was sent home this week was Madea Made. You were taking a location risk, but it didn’t pay off. It’s sad to see them go, but sometimes risks don’t pay the dividends you want.

Can a food truck with four remaining food trucks stand out from the pact? With the finals approaching, who do you think might be rolling for the title in this year’s The Great Food Truck Race?

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