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Mobile Food Industry Expert

Director, Food Truck Affiliates

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QUICK FACTS

Name: Nicole McIntyre, CFE
Role: Director of Food Truck Affiliates, Founder of Cocoa Forte
Experience: 15+ years in the mobile food industry
Credentials: Certified Franchise Executive (CFE), former Board Member of RDUMFA
Location: Triangle Area, North Carolina
Specialties: Food truck operations, franchising, marketing, entrepreneurship

ABOUT

Nicole McIntyre is a nationally recognized expert in the mobile food industry, known for transforming her family dessert truck, Cocoa Forte, into a franchise recognized by the Federal Trade Commission.

Starting at just 14 years old in the food business, Nicole’s journey is rooted in hands-on experience — from vendor events and kitchen builds to food truck legislation and franchise development. As a Certified Franchise Executive (CFE), she now leads Food Truck Affiliates, a community-driven brand helping food truck entrepreneurs start, grow, and scale successful mobile food businesses.

Nicole has served on food truck association boards, coached hundreds of foodpreneurs, and now organizes major networking and educational events like “Food Trucks of the Triangle” to unite vendors, sponsors, and city leaders. Her work fuels local economies while preparing vendors for national opportunities.

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Nicole McIntyre speaking at a mobile food business seminar.
The Cocoa Forte truck at a national franchise showcase.
Food Truck Affiliates networking event in action.

Feature Angles

 “From Food Truck to Franchise: How Nicole McIntyre Built a National Brand”
“How One Woman is Revolutionizing the Nation’s Mobile Food Industry”
“Why Food Trucks Are the Future of Franchising — and Who’s Leading the Movement”

“Turning Meals into Movements: Meet the Woman Behind Food Truck Affiliates”

QUOTE FROM NICOLE

“Food trucks are more than just curbside cuisine — they’re a launchpad for business ownership. I’m here to show entrepreneurs how to take their passion and build systems that scale.”

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