RAW TALES GIVES READERS AN INSIGHT LOOK INTO VEGAN COMPANIES AND THE INDIVIDUALS BEHIND THE BRAND. WE ASKED OUR FEATURES TO BE RAW AND TRANSPARENT IN SHARING THEIR CHALLENGES, SUCCESS, AND THE PASSION THAT CONTINUES TO DRIVE THEIR BUSINESS.
We would gladly like to introduce Angela Means, the owner of Jackfruit Cafe, LLC.
WHAT MADE YOU DECIDE TO GO VEGAN?
Health was declining, my instincts said to get back to basics. I became vegan in 2013. In the first month, my life improved so much I never looked back.
WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO START JACKFRUIT CAFE, LLC?
I started Jackfruit Cafe to share what help me. I wanted everyone to feel this good.
WHAT PRODUCTS & SERVICES DO YOU OFFER?
Jackfruit Cafe is a vegan eatery specializing in the world’s largest tree fruit, jackfruit.
WHERE DO YOU FIND YOUR INSPIRATION?
I’m all passion and talent. I know God gave me what I have to share so it keeps me going.
WHAT HAS BEEN THE BIGGEST CHALLENGE WITH HAVING A VEGAN COMPANY?
Explaining to others that they don’t need meat.
HOW DID YOU OVERCOME THIS CHALLENGE?
I haven’t yet it’s an up hill battle but with Corona Virus people are looking for answers.
WHAT DOES SUCCESS LOOK LIKE FOR JACKFRUIT CAFE, LLC?
We are a ghost kitchen meaning you don’t see us and the food is delivered by a concierge. We love to be in facilities like this around the country.
WHAT WOULD YOU TELL AN ASPIRING VEGAN BUSINESS OWNER/ENTREPRENEUR?
Hang in there, our time is coming and with Corona it will be sooner than later.
WHAT WAS YOUR MOST MEMORABLE CLIENT EXPERIENCE?
That is a tough one because I’ve had some great ones. A woman with two toes left from diabetes went vegan, a young lady on dialysis reversing kidney failure. Stevie Wonder came once and ordered six Impossible Burgers…
HOW CAN OUR READERS USE YOUR SERVICE WHEN PLANNING THEIR NEXT EVENT?
By offering vegan foods by Jackfruit Cafe at their next event.
DO YOU HAVE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION THAT YOU WOULD LIKE OUR READERS TO KNOW?
Go Vegan it feels so good!!
