Resources for running a concession?

Hello,
 
This is my first post.   I am looking for resources for running a food concession stand.   Are there any good books on the subject you can recommend?   I am looking to run something during the summer months only as a supplement to my current income.   I am looking to open in the next 2-3 years.   I am currently contacting the local community college about their program in hospitality which includes a degree in cooking and baking in a commercial setting.  I am willing to put the money into educating myself first as I know it will pay off in the long run. I also know that professors are a great resource even after the course is over.   Any and all advice is greatly appreciated.  Please educate me. 
 
Thank you for reading my post.
 
Jim P

Jim,  There is a book out there called "Food Booth"  written by Barb Fitzgerald.  It has all you would need to run a concession.  I have a copy and refer to it on a regular basis.  Tom

I second that! Very good book. Got mine off E-Bay.

Jim, what is it you need to know about a concession operation. What kind of menu are you interested in, and are you will to do a Apprenticeship program under a Chef to learn what you need to know ?????????????            Bill

You can get it through Amazon.

Thank you all for the help.  I'll pick up that book.

Bill,

I have studied the food booths at the local craft fairs, music fests and county/state fair.   It seems that the people who always have the longest and steadiest lines in my area are the ones who have only a single item.   I am considering going with this concept.  Any thoughts on that? 
 
I also want to make sure that I am following the health regulations, liability insurance laws, tax laws, as well as the protocol for set ups and safe food handling procedures.  

Thanks,

Jim

hi Jim, I agree, but I think its picking the item that people will stand in line for. You are in New York state and and people in NY know their food. You know what workes in your area. New York state is the melting pot of America. There are many items that will work, the food needs to be fresh and melt in your mouth good.
  I don't know how far you need to go in training for a Concession operation. This site is a wealth of information. The only thing this site can't do is teach you how to cook. I feel a person in your situation would benefit from working in a Kitchen and learning, Sanitation, Proper cooking and reheating procedures, scratch cooking, food cost control, grill and fryer cooking, and other knowledge needed for your comfort zone in operating your own concession stand......Like I said earlier I think an Apprenticeship program working under a Chef for 5 days could teach you enough to get you the knowledge you need to operate your operation...................Take care............Bill