Introduction
Laura Fuentes is an entrepreneur in the food lifestyle business, a best-selling author, and a TV star. She started and is the CEO of Mercadito Group, which has 11 restaurants all over the country. Laura has also written five cookbooks that have sold more than a million copies worldwide. The New York Times, Bon Appetit, Forbes, and People are just some places where Laura’s work has been featured.
This blog post will look more closely at Laura’s work as an entrepreneur in the food lifestyle industry. We’ll talk about her humble beginnings, achievements, and plans for the future. So let’s get started!
Laura’s Beginnings
Laura was born in Colombia and grew up there. She moved to the U.S. when she was 18 so she could go to college there. Laura started working in the hospitality industry after getting her marketing degree from Florida International University. She started as a waitress and bartender before becoming a manager.
Laura’s first business was a catering company called Mambo Media, which she opened in 2003. Mambo Media was a success right away, and after a few years, Laura added event planning and production services to her business. Around this time, Laura started to become interested in cooking. She started trying out new recipes in her kitchen and telling her friends and family about what she made. People didn’t wait long before they asked her to cater their events.
The Mercadito Group
In 2006, Laura took a big step forward in her career when she opened her first restaurant: Mercadito. Mercadito was an instant hit with both critics and diners, and it wasn’t long before Laura opened additional locations in New York City and Chicago. Today, the Mercadito Group includes 11 restaurants across the country. The group also offers catering services and operates 2 food trucks.
Looking to the Future
What will happen next to Laura Fuentes? If her past is any guide, we can expect great things from her in the future. Laura plans to launch a line of frozen foods and grow her digital media presence in addition to continuing to grow the Mercadito Group. We can’t wait to see what this business superstar does next!
Readers interested in learning more about Laura’s work should check out her website.
Conclusion
In this blog post, we’ve taken a closer look at the work of food lifestyle entrepreneur Laura Fuentes. We’ve looked at where she came from, what she’s done, and what the future holds for this successful businesswoman. Check out Laura’s website to learn more about what she does.
