Mellisa Hartman - Carachilo's Concessions

The Carachilo family has been running concession stands for decades.  Their name has become synonymous with delicious cheesesteaks, gyros, blooming onions, french fries and chicken fingers, along with funnel cake, fried dough and more fair-food-favorites.  This year the Carachilo family found themselves in a precarious and unprecedented position, as their entire summer circuit was cancelled due to Covid-19.  After talking out their situation, they arrived at a solution: partnering with local businesses and organizations, they've set up their concession stands for business all around the area, offering fair food to everyone during a time when everyone could certainly use a reason to smile.  And they've been doing great.  Mellisa talks about what goes into running the business, and how she managed to get roped in at a very early age.