Photo by TJ Dragotta on Unsplash Back when the 2008 recession hit, lost wages combined with the prohibitive cost of property investment meant entrepreneurs had to get creative with how they started businesses. Food trucks became a great way for people from all backgrounds to make a living, provide affordable meals, and share […]
Americans are drinking more coffee than ever. Recent surveys show that most of us drink at least one coffee every day. If we extrapolate the data, it’s apparent that Americans consume billions of cups of coffee in a week. Cafes, supermarkets, and restaurants across the country sell a nearly inconceivable amount of it every year. […]
Photo by Toa Heftiba on Unsplash Working on a food truck can be fun. There is so much camaraderie between employees because of the tight quarters, and the fast-paced environment keeps everyone on their toes. However, the things that make working on a food truck fun are the same things that can make the job […]
Photo by Paula Vermeulen on Unsplash In the US, there are tons of food trucks serving delicious delicacies across the country! Do you own a sit-down restaurant? Although it may seem odd, there are many ways in which starting a food truck can seriously improve your business. In this article, we’ll look at just […]
The startup costs for a food truck may seem intimidating. However, if you create a practical budget and business plan, a food truck can be very profitable. When creating a budget, you’ll have to consider all the business needs of your food truck. If you’re new to the game, you might not know where […]
Photo by Anton Darius on Unsplash The vast majority of residential fires in the United States occur when people are cooking. From 2014-2016, this lead to an estimated $463 million in property loss annually. This risk can transfer over to food truck owners, too. If you have a food truck, one of the most important […]
There are tons of food truck appliances out there to choose from. Wondering which ones you’ll need? Not to worry! In this guide, we’ll go over how to kit out your truck for your new business. Food Truck Appliances Consider a range if you will need to boil, simmer, sauté, or pan-fry any […]
Photo by Alvin Mahmudov on Unsplash Choosing your daily driver usually means spending a few hours at the dealership taking test drives, negotiating upgrades, and applying for financing. If everything works in your favor, you drive home in a new car. Investing in a food truck requires more time, more research, and more […]
Photo by Helloquence on Unsplash Remember when everyone thought food trucks were just an amusement? Well, we do. But we know that this fad was anything but that. Now, this hard-scrabble food slinging world has some serious value. By 2020, the food truck industry will be worth $996 million—proof that we can’t imagine life without them. Your […]
Photo by Arthur Edelman on Unsplash Did you know that Americans eat out 5.9 times a week? Change up your food truck menu to entice new customers and keep old ones happy. Want to learn more? Keep reading to find out. 1. Take a Look at Your Competitors When you’re creating or changing your menu, […]