Anthony Rose might be young, but he has a fierce determination that will see him go far in the world of business.
The young entrepreneur owns and runs Curly Tato – a gluten-free spiral potato food van business, which he operates throughout the community. Believe it or not, he took over the business at the tender age of 17!
Building Curly Tato and His Future
“I decided to go into business at a young age because I saw it as a chance to pursue something I was truly passionate about while building a future for myself,” Anthony said.
“I realised how much I loved being part of the food industry—not just for the creativity it offers, but for the connections I could form with customers and the joy I could bring to their day.
“Taking over the business at 17 was a bold decision, but I wanted to challenge myself, take control of my career and build something I could genuinely be proud of. Being young gave me the energy and determination to embrace the responsibility fully and I have committed to shaping the business into one that offers both great food and exceptional customer service.”
Anthony had already been working in the van for three years before making the big leap into ownership. He said it gave him the opportunity to learn everything from the ground up.
“The previous owner taught me a lot about customer service and working in the food industry,” he said. “During this time, I had become very confident in all aspects of running the business and I pitched the idea of selling the business to me one day if he ever wanted to move on and pursue other interests. In saying this, when he wanted to sell it, he gave me the first option to take over.”
Anthony said his mum and dad were among his biggest influences (and on hand to help out as well).
“My parents and extended family are undoubtedly my biggest supporters, followed by various other business owners and political members, which I have gained the support and respect of as a young business owner in the City of Moreton Bay,” he said.
“Serving the local community is at the heart of what I do – my goal is to provide a unique, tasty snack that everyone can enjoy, regardless of dietary restrictions. I’m passionate about building relationships with my customers, offering not just great food but also a friendly, welcoming experience.”
While most people his age are leading busy social lives, Anthony is very much ingrained in running his business as successfully as possible.
“Every Sunday, we are at the Caboolture markets at the showgrounds,” Anthony said. “The first weekend of the month on a Friday night we are usually at Woodford night market and Sylvan Beach munch market on Saturday morning.
“In November, we will be at the Caboolture Rodeo, Woodford Street Carnival, as well as Feasts and Beats. In December, we will be at various Christmas Carols organised by MBRIT, Bellmere State School Christmas event, Caboolture Twilight Markets, Caboolture Monster Trucks and the Redcliffe Christmas Festival.”
If you would like to know more about Curly Tato, follow the Facebook page or email curlystatos@gmail.com.
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