{"id":11312,"date":"2018-09-12T23:59:45","date_gmt":"2018-09-12T23:59:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.customconcessions.com\/?p=11312"},"modified":"2019-06-07T18:42:45","modified_gmt":"2019-06-07T18:42:45","slug":"reasons-to-expand-your-restaurant-business-with-a-food-truck","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.customconcessions.com\/reasons-to-expand-your-restaurant-business-with-a-food-truck\/","title":{"rendered":"Reasons To Expand Your Restaurant Business With A Food Truck"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"http:\/\/www.customconcessions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Texas-Roadhouse-Truck-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"Restaurant\" class=\"wp-image-8005\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.customconcessions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Texas-Roadhouse-Truck-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.customconcessions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Texas-Roadhouse-Truck-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.customconcessions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Texas-Roadhouse-Truck-82x55.jpeg 82w, https:\/\/www.customconcessions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Texas-Roadhouse-Truck-800x534.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.customconcessions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Texas-Roadhouse-Truck-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.customconcessions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Texas-Roadhouse-Truck-680x454.jpeg 680w, https:\/\/www.customconcessions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Texas-Roadhouse-Truck-200x133.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/www.customconcessions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Texas-Roadhouse-Truck.jpeg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>There are an unlimited amount of reasons why a restaurant business should expand with a food truck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, we wanted to point out five of those reasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While there are many ways to expand your brick-and-mortar location, expanding with a food truck business is an all-star plan for so many different reasons. And you can check out some of those reasons below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Reasons To Expand Your Restaurant Business With A Food Truck<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>It&#8217;s A Cheaper Expansion Option<\/li><li>In A Sense, Less To Worry About<\/li><li>Can Get More Involved With Customers And Create A Fun Environment<\/li><li>Expand Your Business Opportunities<\/li><li>Expand Your Brand And Add Another Layer To Your Business<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3>5.) It&#8217;s A Cheaper Expansion Option<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While food trucks still cost a decent amount of money and there&#8217;s still risk involved as a result, they tend to be a cheaper expansion option as opposed to opening up another restaurant location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Here are some of the reasons why:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>The startup costs are less.<\/li><li>The overhead costs are less.<\/li><li>Fewer employees to pay.<\/li><li>Less inventory.<\/li><li>Minimal (or no) equipment in terms of tables, chairs, etc.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re trying to save money but also want to open a business that has great potential, then a mobile kitchen is perfect for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>4.) In A Sense, Less To Worry About<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>What do we mean by this? Well, since food trucks tend to be smaller than brick-and-mortar restaurants, they tend to have fewer employees, less space, less to watch over and the list could go on and on. This, in a sense, means there will be less to worry about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, you still have to cook quality food, manage employees, keep up with the business side of things, run social media networks and a website, serve customers, etc. However, you will be able to see everything that&#8217;s&nbsp;going on at your truck since your location is smaller.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Food truck owners still have problems and plenty to worry about, but they can be very hands-on with this type of business and monitor everything very closely as a result. With a sit-down restaurant, you simply can&#8217;t be everywhere at once, and you&#8217;re managing a larger business in terms of the physical aspect of the restaurant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>3.) Can Get More Involved With Customers And Create A Fun Environment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A food truck owner has the ability to get more involved with the customers because a food truck owner will be taking orders, cooking food and serving customers all right inside of his or her food truck. Not only are you the face of the business but you&#8217;re also the one running the show every step of the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This makes it possible for you to create the business of your dreams and that could include creating a fun environment. On top of that, food trucks are known for their unique and fun environments because of the food they make and the atmospheres that tend to be attached to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There&#8217;s no other way to put it: People love food trucks. They get excited when they see one in downtown spots or hear about a food truck being nearby (whether it be because an apartment complex or gym promotes it or whatever it might be).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What&#8217;s not to love about food trucks? They tend to bring innovative cuisine to the table and they create environments where people want to be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With all of that said, a food truck will allow you to get more involved with your customers and you&#8217;ll have the ability to create a fun and enjoyable environment for everyone involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"http:\/\/www.customconcessions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Pizza-Hut-Truck-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Restaurant\" class=\"wp-image-7773\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.customconcessions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Pizza-Hut-Truck-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.customconcessions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Pizza-Hut-Truck-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.customconcessions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Pizza-Hut-Truck-82x55.jpg 82w, https:\/\/www.customconcessions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Pizza-Hut-Truck-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.customconcessions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Pizza-Hut-Truck-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.customconcessions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Pizza-Hut-Truck-680x454.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.customconcessions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Pizza-Hut-Truck-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.customconcessions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Pizza-Hut-Truck.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3>2.) Expand Your Business Opportunities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Since you have the ability to travel to events easier and to also add a catering service to your restaurant businesses with a food truck, you will also have the ability to expand your business opportunities, which can, of course, lead to more money, you reaching a larger audience, creating a more well-known brand, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a result of meeting new people, whether it be at a wedding your truck is catering for or at a food truck event, you can expand your business opportunities with a food truck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.customconcessions.com\/the-main-differences-between-food-trucks-and-sit-down-restaurants\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">The Main Differences Between Food Trucks And Sit-Down Restaurants<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>1.) Expand Your Brand And Add Another Layer To Your Business<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Since food trucks are mobile, they have the ability to travel to many different locations, and that helps increase brand awareness. Not to mention, they act as a mobile billboard because your logo and name are all over the truck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In terms of adding another layer to your business, that can mean a number of different things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For starters, a food truck is another stream of income on top of your restaurants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus, food trucks can be different than your restaurants when it comes to the menu and experimenting with recipes. In fact, you can get creative with your meals at your food truck and if they see a lot of success, then you can start selling these meals at your restaurants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will also be able to market that you have a catering service since food trucks were meant for catering (all the food and equipment goes right into the food truck, after all).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are truly an unlimited amount of reasons why a restaurant owner should expand with a food truck business, and the reasons above are just the beginning. If you&#8217;re thinking about expanding your restaurant business, then we encourage you to consider expanding with a food truck. The food truck industry is booming right now and that&#8217;s a big reason why lunch trucks are sprouting up all across America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Needless to say, a food truck is the perfect expansion route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Want more food truck advice? <\/em><\/strong><em><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.customconcessions.com\/why-choose-custom-concessions-food-truck-builder-concession-vending-trailers-for-sale\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\">Check out more blog posts here<\/a><\/em><strong><em>!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Thinking about starting a food truck? <\/em><\/strong><em><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.customconcessions.com\/contact-best-food-truck-trailer-builder-manufacturer\/\" target=\"_blank\">Request a free custom quote<\/a><\/em> and one of our food truck specialists will help you design the truck of your dreams.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Stay up to date on everything <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.customconcessions.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Custom Concessions<\/a> has to offer! 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