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JOHN OU
Owner, The Fix on Wheels
John Ou is the owner of The Fix on Wheels, a food truck business based in Los Angeles.12 He founded the food truck on March 10, 2017, as an extension of The Fix Burger restaurant located in the Silver Lake neighborhood of Los Angeles.12
Background and Career Transition
Prior to entering the food industry, John Ou had a career on Wall Street as a bond trader.5 However, he experienced burnout in his previous profession and decided to make a significant career change by venturing into the food truck business.5
The Fix on Wheels Concept
John Ou's food truck offers a menu that includes:
- A core selection of seven burgers based on The Fix Burger restaurant's offerings
- Five truck-exclusive non-burger items, such as the Grilled Cheese Jose, Angry Chicken, Angry Turkey, DDBLT (a large BLT sandwich), and SC Dog
- Special offerings like the Korean BBQ-inspired Kalbi Asada sandwich and loaded Seoul Fries12
Business Challenges and Adaptability
During the COVID-19 pandemic, John Ou faced significant challenges:
- The Fix on Wheels lost all of its catering business, which accounted for 50% of its revenue4
- Ou had to adapt his business model to survive the pandemic's impact on the food truck industry4
Despite these obstacles, John Ou has maintained a strong reputation for The Fix on Wheels, with customers praising the quality of the food and service provided at various events.23
