{"id":8978,"date":"2017-07-05T20:28:57","date_gmt":"2017-07-05T20:28:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.customconcessions.com\/?p=8978"},"modified":"2019-06-18T20:00:56","modified_gmt":"2019-06-18T20:00:56","slug":"7-random-things-all-prospective-food-truck-owners-need-to-consider","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.customconcessions.com\/7-random-things-all-prospective-food-truck-owners-need-to-consider\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Random Things All Prospective Food Truck Owners Need To Consider"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"160\" src=\"http:\/\/www.customconcessions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/7f37ba9df4d53524576d023a456d588d-300x160.jpg\" alt=\"Food Truck\" class=\"wp-image-7933\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.customconcessions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/7f37ba9df4d53524576d023a456d588d-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.customconcessions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/7f37ba9df4d53524576d023a456d588d-768x409.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.customconcessions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/7f37ba9df4d53524576d023a456d588d-1024x545.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.customconcessions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/7f37ba9df4d53524576d023a456d588d-103x55.jpg 103w, https:\/\/www.customconcessions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/7f37ba9df4d53524576d023a456d588d-800x426.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.customconcessions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/7f37ba9df4d53524576d023a456d588d-680x362.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.customconcessions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/7f37ba9df4d53524576d023a456d588d-200x106.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.customconcessions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/7f37ba9df4d53524576d023a456d588d.jpg 1269w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>While the food truck industry might be a glorious industry that many people are currently thriving in, breaking into said industry is no easy feat. Not only do you have to come up with a killer concept that people will love but you also have to come up with the money to buy the food truck (and all of the equipment!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With that in mind, we are about to unleash seven random things all prospective food truck owners need to consider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.customconcessions.com\/10-awesome-reasons-to-become-a-food-truck-owner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">10 Awesome Reasons To Become A Food Truck Owner<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>7 Random Things All Prospective Food Truck Owners Need To Consider<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Should I Make My Own Business Plan, Or Get Someone Else To Make It?<\/li><li>Do I Need To Move To Run A Successful Food Truck Business?<\/li><li>Should I Incorporate An Easy Concept, Or An Extremely Unique One?<\/li><li>Do I Know Enough About The Food Truck Industry?<\/li><li>Where Is The Industry Heading Right Now?<\/li><li>Should I Have A Huge Or Soft Grand Opening?<\/li><li>Do I Really Want To Be At A Food Truck All Day?<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3>Should I Make My Own Business Plan, Or Get Someone Else To Make It?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don&#8217;t want to make your own business plan, then you can hire someone else to do it for you. With that in mind, you are still going to have to have a good idea of everything. For example, how much inventory will cost, how much your food truck will cost, how much you can afford to pay employees and the list could go on and on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Food truck chefs need to be business savvy if they plan on succeeding in this industry, so we persuade you to be hands-on with your business plan, whether you are the one writing it up or not. Nonetheless, you do have options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Do I Need To Move To Run A Successful Food Truck Business?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You say you want to run a food truck business, and that&#8217;s great! However, if you don&#8217;t live in an area with a lot of foot traffic\/tourism\/a busy area, then you should probably think about moving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your return customers (which might only be friends and family in the beginning) are not going to eat at your lunch truck every day. Therefore, you need to be in an area in which a ton of people cross paths with your food truck business. If that is not the case\/if you live extremely far from this type of area, then you might want to think about moving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Should I Incorporate An Easy Concept, Or An Extremely Unique One?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>An extremely unique concept is how you can stand out, but if it is too unique, then no one will want to venture to your truck in the first place. It&#8217;s ideal to find a healthy mix between a unique concept and an easy one, and it is up to you to find that healthy mix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" src=\"http:\/\/www.customconcessions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/La-Rosas-Family-Pizzeria1-300x169.jpeg\" alt=\"Food Truck\" class=\"wp-image-8569\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.customconcessions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/La-Rosas-Family-Pizzeria1-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.customconcessions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/La-Rosas-Family-Pizzeria1-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.customconcessions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/La-Rosas-Family-Pizzeria1-98x55.jpeg 98w, https:\/\/www.customconcessions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/La-Rosas-Family-Pizzeria1-800x450.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.customconcessions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/La-Rosas-Family-Pizzeria1-680x383.jpeg 680w, https:\/\/www.customconcessions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/La-Rosas-Family-Pizzeria1-200x113.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/www.customconcessions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/La-Rosas-Family-Pizzeria1.jpeg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Not to mention, if your food takes too long to cook on the spot (even with some prepping involved), then it is likely too unique\/complicated, and that will not fly in this industry. After all, people want their food fast, but they also want it to be filled with quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No one said this was going to be an easy profession&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Do I Know Enough About The Food Truck Industry?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you know a lot about the food truck industry, or do you just like to cook?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As is the case with any industry, you should be studying the ins and outs of the mobile kitchen industry before joining it. If you want to succeed, then you have to be knowledgeable when it comes to your profession\/industry. Yes, that is the case for the mobile kitchen industry as well, even if you consider your food otherworldly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, take some time to learn about food trucks before you decide to sink a ton of money into one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Where Is The Industry Heading Right Now?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before opening a business, you have to really analyze the industry. Is there a market for your product? Do people need\/want what you are trying to sell? Those are the types of business questions you need to be asking yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Luckily, the mobile kitchen industry is booming, so right now is a great time to join!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Should I Have A Huge Or Soft Grand Opening?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s easy to want a huge grand opening. You are excited about your new business and you want everyone to try your food. However, you need to see what is in the budget first. Can you afford an extravagant opening, or is a soft grand opening a better idea from a money perspective?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Everyone&#8217;s situation is different, and it is, of course, up to you to decide. Don&#8217;t think you have to have a huge grand opening, though, because you don&#8217;t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.customconcessions.com\/25-motivational-quotes-that-aspiring-food-truck-owners-can-relate-to\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">25 Motivational Quotes That Aspiring Food Truck Owners Can Relate To<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Do I Really Want To Be At A Food Truck All Day?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are about to pull the trigger on buying a food truck, then we really hope you have considered this question.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you really want to be at a food truck all day?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s the deal: When you first open up shop, your food truck business is going to have to be your life, meaning you are going to be working on your business for basically every waking moment. This might go on for a couple of months, or years! It just depends on how fast you grow, and how quickly you can hire more help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the thought of cooking food and interacting with customers all day excites you, then this industry is perfect for you!<\/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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