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Ashland High students present food‑truck business plans; board praises class projects
Summary
Two Ashland High School student teams presented food‑truck business plans — 'The Rolling Cone' (rolled ice cream) and 'Waffle Wands' (waffles on a stick) — outlining permits, staffing, pricing and marketing; trustees commended students' work but took no formal action.
At the Jan. 28 Ashland School Committee meeting, two teams of Ashland High School students presented business plans developed in a city high‑school business class.
Ms. Singh Kerr introduced the presentations, saying the program is in its third year and that community business judges participated in a Shark‑Week‑style final. The first team, calling itself the Rolling Cone, described a rolled‑and‑scooped ice‑cream truck that would offer interactive, made‑to‑order rolled ice cream and traditional scoops. "We are the Rolling Cone," team member Isabelle told the committee, saying the concept emphasizes novel flavors, customer feedback and several required permits including a hawker/peddler license and health department permits.
The second team, Waffle Wands, described a portable waffle‑on‑a‑stick product aimed at teens, families and event customers across New England. Presenters Roshana and Ria Savanore outlined a marketing plan focused on Instagram and TikTok, a startup cost estimate of roughly $40,000, and retail prices between $7 and $10 with add‑ons priced at 50¢–$1.
Board members praised both teams for thorough research and presentation skills. One member suggested the judges should have sampled products; another said the class work demonstrates practical skills students can apply outside school. The committee did not vote on any item related to the projects and excused the student presenters after their remarks.
