Our Story

About Revolution Carts

Revolution Carts was founded by Richard Gomez, Matthew Geller, and Patrick Lennon—three industry veterans who saw a pressing need: giving marginalized Sidewalk Vendors access to health-permitted, fully compliant vending carts. With more than 30 years of combined experience in manufacturing, grassroots advocacy, and vendor education, the team set out in 2021 to design solutions that would open doors to the formal economy.

Their first innovation, the "El Tamalero", became the first-ever LA County Health Department–permitted prepackaged hot-holding push cart for vendors looking to operate legally under the LA City Sidewalk Vending Permit. Lightweight, affordable, and low-maintenance, the Tamalero quickly became the go-to tool for new and seasoned vendors aiming to sell high volumes while keeping costs low. The tamale cart comes in both Gas (Propane) and Plug-In Electric models. 

Building on that success, Chief Engineer Richard Gomez introduced two more groundbreaking designs: the Sidewalk Grill Cart—perfect for tacos, quesadillas, and the famous LA street hot dogs—and the modern twist on the traditional Ice Cream Cart (Paleta Cart), the "El Paletero" a mini-designed version of the El Tamalero, for selling traditional ice cream & popsicles.

At Revolution Carts, design goes beyond mechanics. Each cart is a canvas—blending function, creativity, and cultural pride. These carts not only provide cooking and selling opportunities, they also help beautify the streets, serving traditional fare from a piece of moving art.

For the founders, this is more than a business—it’s a mission. They believe providing carts is just the first step in the vending journey. By partnering with major sponsors, food distributors, and vendor technology platforms like BFT, Revolution Carts is building an ecosystem of resources to help vendors turn opportunity into thriving, sustainable businesses.