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Athens, AL

Raising funds for food truck equipment, working capital, and refinancing debt to support continued growth and expansion.

• Unique cuisine: Serving Caribbean-infused pizzas with bold, vibrant flavors.
• Community-focused: Connecting people through food while serving local communities across the region.
• Grant-supported: Secured over $45,000 in grants from Uber Eats, Facebook, and the City of Birmingham.
• Diverse ownership: Veteran-, minority-, and family-owned business.
• Financial growth: Funds will help refinance debt, increase working capital, and improve cash flow for continued expansion.

Dough House Kitchen is raising funds to enhance its food truck operations, enabling continued growth and financial stability. The funds will be used for several key purposes, including purchasing necessary food truck equipment to ensure the truck is fully operational, increasing working capital for day-to-day operations, and refinancing high-interest debt to improve cash flow. This will provide Dough House Kitchen with the liquidity needed to expand its business and continue serving the community with its unique island-infused pizza. With these improvements, Dough House Kitchen will be better positioned to grow and further connect people through food.

Known for its vibrant Caribbean-inspired pizzas, Dough House Kitchen brings bold flavors and quality ingredients to every slice. The company is a veteran-, minority-, and family-owned business that has already secured over $45,000 in grants from organizations like Uber Eats, Facebook, and the City of Birmingham. The funds raised will help ensure the kitchen remains financially stable, allowing for continued growth and the ability to reinvest in the business. By refinancing existing debt, Dough House Kitchen will improve its cash flow and position itself for future expansion, continuing to serve communities across the region with its one-of-a-kind culinary offerings.

Company Info

Dough House Kitchen is a food truck offering Caribbean-inspired pizzas, aiming to expand its operations and open a brick-and-mortar location in Dallas.

Dough House Kitchen is a unique mobile food business based in Athens, Alabama, blending traditional pizza with bold Caribbean flavors. Co-owned by Chauncey Moore and Gardner “Gigi” Craig, the food truck serves communities across the region, offering a culinary experience that combines island-inspired spices and ingredients with classic pizza. The business began as a pop-up concept before expanding to a food truck, bringing the warmth and flavor of Caribbean culture to its customers. In addition to its popular food offerings, Dough House Kitchen has secured over $45,000 in grants from organizations like Uber Eats, Facebook, and the City of Birmingham, further establishing its presence in the community.

Dough House Kitchen plans to use funds raised to refinance debt, purchase food truck equipment, and increase working capital. This investment will help ensure the food truck is fully equipped for operation, improve cash flow, and support growth as they expand their mobile presence. The company also has plans to open a brick-and-mortar location in Dallas, Texas, bringing together pizza, coffee, and craft beer under one roof, which will elevate their brand and provide a permanent home for their culinary creations.