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 […]
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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 […]
Food Truck Pros And Cons: Operating Your Food Truck In A Big City
When you run a food truck business, there are several variables you’ll need to consider if you want to succeed. Food trucks can succeed in all kinds of settings—urban centers, small towns, beach destinations, ski resorts and many more. Before choosing where you want to run your truck, be sure and consider the […]
Mobile Business Apps: Why You Need a Mobile App for Your Food Truck
Now that your food truck is ready to roll, you are wondering how to bring in those customers. In the age of technology, almost everyone has access to a smartphone. And smartphones have a knack for installing mobile apps. How does this help today’s food truck owner? Mobile business apps help […]
5 Pro Tips for Creating a Unique Food Truck Menu
The food truck industry is ready to take flight. Currently, the industry is valued at over $1 billion. However, food trucks hold a distinct advantage in the new normal created by the coronavirus pandemic. Food trucks do not rely on indoor dining to turn a profit. Instead, they can continue to […]
Running a Food Truck on a Hot Day? Here’s How to Keep Your Customers Cool!
As a food truck operator, you know that in order to earn big you need to make the right choices in operating your food truck. Here are some tips on how to keep customers cool and happy when the temperatures are up. Set Up Near Green Spaces Heat islands are a phenomenon that […]
Food Truck 101: How to Get Your Food Truck Ready for Summer
It’s been a tough winter and spring, but summer is here and people are hungrier than ever for food truck treats. But is your truck ready to handle the summer rush? We have got the food truck 101 on how to get your food truck ready to handle this summer season. Let’s […]
7 Food Truck Regulations You Need to Know About
Photo by Guillaume Gryn_DVS on Unsplash Are you tired of working your tail off in a hot kitchen, only to be paid a pittance for your hours? Are you exhausted with your demanding boss, and wishing that you could do what you love at work—cooking—but do it for yourself instead of for your […]