Photo by Nonki Azariah on Unsplash So, you’re looking to get your first food truck and ready to hit the towns and cities all around your neighborhood with the best grub on wheels. Congratulations! While you’re making plans for your new food truck, you’ll want to consider what extra features can make your business […]
Author: Rachel Perkins
Should You Start a Food Truck Business During the Coronavirus Pandemic?
Photo by Emre Kuzu from Pexels With the onset of the coronavirus, the entire restaurant-clientele dynamic has changed. The virus has trapped the entire US in their homes, hunkered away from each other. Missing the constant flow of diners, the restaurant market lost out on nearly $150 billion in revenue in just the first few […]
Staying Legal: How Food Truck Owners Follow Food Safety and Health Code
Photo: foodiesfeed / Freepik In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, food trucks are having a huge moment. They make great, affordable food, and it’s easy to social distance when you’re outside! But you may be wondering how they keep themselves clean and follow the health code. Just like restaurant owners, […]
How to Maximize Holiday Food Truck Sales
Photo by Jill Wellington from Pexels Food trucks are more than a trend—they’re a mobile food movement. There’s a place for mobile kitchens and brick and mortar restaurants, but food trucks are gaining momentum. Though thousands of food trucks exist today, they’re not without obstacles. Operators must stay on their toes to keep food truck sales up […]
5 Food Truck Success Tips for This Winter
It’s normal for niche markets to have off-seasons. Like outdoor sports and tropical vacations, there’s a time for everything. It’s easy to assume winter would be a food truck’s off-season—but it doesn’t have to be if you use these winter food truck success tips. Food truck operations are unique both in […]
6 Ways To Maximize Sales During Halloween For Food Truck Vendors
Photo by Gabby K from Pexels Halloween is just around the corner. And while it might seem like a less-important holiday for food trucks compared to Christmas or the Fourth of July, it can be an equally profitable holiday if you know what you’re doing. Keep reading to learn 6 simple ways food […]
Food Truck Expenses: What Are the Costs to Buy and Run a Food Truck?
Photo by James Guerrero on Unsplash Statisticians estimate that there are over 25,000 food trucks in the United States currently. As is the case for any business, there are many different costs you’ll need to attend to when you’re running a food truck. The entire amount will depend on the scale of your […]
What Makes Step Vans So Popular as Food Trucks?
So, you want to start a food truck business, and you’ve heard others talk about step vans, but what are they? Also called “multi-stop trucks,” Chevrolet was the first to refer to them as “step vans,” which is the most widely-used term today. These trucks are most often seen delivering packages, baked […]
Is the Neighborhood Ice Cream Truck Making a Comeback?
This past summer was tough for many businesses, including ice cream trucks. Kids missed seeing them around at the beginning of summer, but even as the weather cools we’re starting to see a surge of portable ice cream! Keep reading to learn how your local ice cream truck is making a comeback, […]
How Do Food Truck Chefs Plan Their Menus?
Are you an aspiring food truck chef? If so, you might be wondering how these mobile eateries select their themes and plan their menus. In this article, we’ll share our top tips for planning and preparation. And, we’ll help you decide what to serve! Keep reading for more information. Incorporate Familiar Foods […]