Learn How To Take Your Food Truck Business To The Next Level
So, you have already started running a food truck business, but how do you keep it running like a well oiled machine? These sections will provide an existing vendor up to date on all of the tactics needed to run and expand your ever growing food truck empire.
Business
How Much Does it Cost to Open a Domino’s Franchise in 2024?
The Domino's pizza franchise has been on a tear over the past decade. The company was a first mover in creating an online app where customers could track the progress of their pizza delivery.[...]
How Much Does it Really Cost to Open a Five Guys in 2024?
Interested in owning a burger business? How about investing in a Zagat-rated, retro-style burger joint? If so, the Five Guys Burgers & Fries franchise could be right for you. This All-American concept prides themselves[...]
How Much Does it Cost (w/ Fees) to Open a Taco Bell in 2024?
Taco Bell is one of the leading fast-food restaurants focusing on Mexican-American cuisine with a menu that includes tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, and more. The company has 8,218 locations operating across more than 32[...]
How Much Does it Really Cost (w/ Fees) to Open a KFC in 2023?
Ever wonder what it would be like to run one of the most popular chicken restaurants in the world? Kentucky Fried Chicken is a worldwide fast-food chain that focuses on Southern fried chicken. The[...]
What’s the Real Cost (w/ Fees) to Open a Jersey Mike’s in 2023?
It started with a wish by customers who wanted a Jersey Mike’s Sub closer to their homes. Now, Jersey Mike’s gets to supply sandwiches across much of the United States with nearly 2,400 locations. [...]
What’s the Total Cost (w/ Fees) to Open a Krispy Kreme in 2023?
The first Krispy Kreme opened in 1937 as a local doughnut company in Winston-Salem, North Carolina by supplying doughnuts to local grocers. Eventually, their work started to attract customs with their super fresh, warm,[...]
Hooters Flies the Coop? The Vanishing American Icon.
Once upon a time if you asked someone what comes to mind when they think of Hooters, they’ll probably answer three things: well-endowed servers, chicken wings, and beer. But these days, when you ask[...]
Will the Bonchon Chicken Franchise Work in the US? (Cost)
Korean fried chicken is in all the rage and we have the Korean Wave to thank for it. From Kpop music to Kdramas, skin care, and fashion, what the Korean Wave has brought to[...]
Is Mountain Mike’s $1+ Million Ave Unit Revenue Worth It?
The pizza industry has always been a safe-haven for franchise investors and operators. The pizza business, valued at $58.3 billion in 2022, is an industry that's still in growth mode after all these years.[...]
Can You Open a Chester’s Chicken Franchise Under $30K?
I've reviewed a lot of restaurant concepts, but Chester's Chicken is right up there at the top in terms of affordable franchising options out there. Unlike most restaurants that require you to rent out[...]
Customer Service
Maintaining A Customer Service Attitude In Your Food Truck
The server is in one of the most important positions in your food truck because servers must interact with the customer as well as the rest of your food truck employees. You can train your food[...]
Repeat Customers: How To Gain Them In Four Easy Steps
There’s a simple fact that every successful food truck has learned over the years: It’s a lot easier to sell to one of your existing customers than it is to sell to a new one. Building[...]
Providing Exceptional Customer Service In Two Simple Steps
If you provide anything less than exceptional customer service for your food truck customers, you’re wasting the time of, creating extra work for and frustrating your food truck staff, managers and yourself. The basic premise[...]
Building Customer Relationships For Your Food Truck
So you just opened up your food truck, now what? The typical next step is to determine how you will make your mobile food business a success. Unfortunately, having a great menu in a food truck[...]
Putting An End To Bad Food Service From Your Truck
With winter weather providing many food truck owners with valuable free time they can use to train their service staff, we felt now would be a good time to write another article on this topic.[...]
3 Things To Learn From Unhappy Food Truck Customers
Did you know that as a food truck owner, unhappy food truck customers are one of the best learning tools for your mobile food business? While every vendor wants to make all of their customers happy,[...]
Winning Your Food Truck Customer’s Heart
Ultimately the quality of the food you serve will draw people to your service window; however customers are far more likely to return for purchases of your menu items if they feel valued by the[...]
Customize Your Food Truck Customer Service
Today’s mobile food businesses need to recognize that customer loyalty goes a long way. As a vendor, you need to continually re-evaluate your approach in your food truck customer service. Vendors must continually seeing what[...]
Make Sure Your Staff Can Give Customers Extra Information
Outside of food quality and service, the biggest issue for food truck owners is keeping a positive attitude with their staff and keeping them motivated. The interesting thing is, when your staff is helpful to customers,[...]
3 Steps To Show You Are Listening To Customers
Are you like most mobile food vendors that are continually looking to build your food truck’s social media clout? Outside of creating buzz about the fantastic food your serve, one of the best ways to[...]
Growth Strategies
3 Risks To Avoid That Slow Down Food Truck Growth
After a great spring launch or start to your summer, your food truck is suddenly a local favorite food truck. You’ve experienced a huge rise in sales and catering requests as your customers reach out[...]
5 Tips For Rapid Food Truck Growth
Starting a food truck is one thing but accelerating food truck growth and expanding your food truck empire is an entirely different challenge. The best thing to do is focus on the following food truck[...]
Food Truck Business Growth The Right Way
In the food truck industry it's easy to be patient for things that need more urgency and too impatient for the for things that need more time. Food truck business growth comes from understanding what needs[...]
Four Tips For Taking Over An Existing Food Truck Business
Small businesses across the country have been taking a beating over the last few years due to the economy and even the growing mobile food industry isn't an exception. No matter the reasons behind some food[...]
Offer Cooking Classes To Expand Your Food Truck Business
If you are like most food truck owners and have a love for cooking that is coupled with a love for sharing your food with others, you can use these traits to increase your business[...]
Slow Growth: 5 Reasons Why Your Food Truck Is Stuck In Neutral
I have recently spoken with some food truck owners who were complaining that nothing seems to have changed in their food truck business, despite their best efforts to make things happen. Unfortunately, when we dig a[...]
Food Truck Franchising: Is Your Truck Ready?
Do you think you have a food truck concept that should or could be mentioned in the same conversation with McDonald's, Subway or other successful food service franchises? Do you have a great food truck concept?[...]
Steer Around Food Truck Obstacles And Turn Them Into Assets
Successful food truck owners work with what they have to achieve their long term goals. This includes food truck obstacles, surprises, and even disappointments. Encountering food truck obstacles is one thing all vendors have in common.[...]
5 Ways To Build Food Truck Staff And Customer Loyalty
Why do you own a food truck or why are you planning to start one? Is it merely to line your pockets and fill your bank account or do your employees and customers’ factor into[...]
2 Tips To Help Strengthen Your Confidence
Confidence isn’t something a food truck owners either have or don’t. It’s a dynamic emotion that, like a your muscles. They need exercise to grow stronger and the only way you can strengthen your confidence requires[...]
Human Resources
You’re Invited: 55+ Ugly Sweater Party Wording Invitation Examples
My wife and I used to host an annual ugly sweater party before we had kids. These parties became super popular in the 2010s where friends and coworkers would gather together and take silly[...]
105+ Authentic End of Year Messages to Employees that Look Ahead
Did you know that 71% of employees feel more productive when they feel like they are valued in the workplace? Sending a message may be a simple way to demonstrate you appreciate and care[...]
Ultimate List of 90-Day Performance Review Sample Phrases
The 90-day mark is a critical milestone in employment. When you hire a new employee there's always risk. Do they have the skillsets listed on the resume? Will they be a good cultural fit?[...]
101+ Continuous Learning Performance Review Phrases + Examples
Continuous learning in the workplace refers to the ongoing process of acquiring new skills, knowledge, and experiences in order to improve job performance and career development. It is an important aspect of professional growth[...]
105+ Professional Performance Review Phrases for Secretaries
Performance reviews are a crucial aspect of any organizational system and are an important tool for evaluating the performance of employees, including secretaries. They provide an opportunity for employees and their managers to discuss[...]
101+ Thank You Messages to Employees from the Boss
In today's fast-paced and competitive business world, it's more important than ever to take a step back and show appreciation the hardworking individuals who contribution to the success of a company. As a matter[...]
135+ Wedding Anniversary Messages for Couples Still in Love
It's always heartwarming to see a couple still in love after years of marriage. Whether it's their 1st, 20th, 50th wedding anniversary, it's reason for celebration. However, choosing the right words to communicate your[...]
200+ Ungrateful Quotes When You Feel Unappreciated
Feeling unappreciated is both difficult and disheartening whether it's in your personal or professional life. It's important to remember that everyone deserves to feel valued and recognized for their efforts. As a matter of[...]
181+ Polite Email Subject Lines Asking for a Pay Raise
Asking for a salary increase is difficult and almost always uncomfortable. However, for employees who have been working for a company for a long time, it has become a necessity. This is especially true[...]
101+ Remembrance Quotes for the Death of a Beloved Aunt
The death of a cherished aunt is a profoundly emotional experience. Whether your aunt was a confidante, mentor, or friend, her death leaves a void in your life. While you mourn your aunt's death,[...]
Find Or Post Food Truck Jobs
Do yo have an open position in your food truck? Are you looking for temporary help for an up-coming event your current staff just can’t do on their own?
Post Food Truck Jobs
Insurance
Six Ways To Reduce A Food Truck’s Exposure Of Being Robbed
Local news stations across the country have been reporting about food truck robberies over the past year. We certainly hope this doesn't become an escalating trend. Unfortunately, food trucks are robbed for a number of reasons... Almost all cash[...]
Food Truck Workers’ Comp Insurance Basics
One of the big questions new and existing food truck owners have centers on workers’ compensation insurance; otherwise known as food truck workers' comp. In the food truck industry, there's no shortage of potential risks that[...]
Food Truck Insurance Checklist: Be Prepared For An Accident
When you’re in an auto accident in your food truck, it can be easy to forget what information you need. You are shaken up and rattled and in many cases wondering how the accident will[...]
Storing Food Trucks: Do You Still Need To Insure It?
There may come a time when you need to consider storing food trucks. Whether it's because you are in a cold weather region or you are just taking a break from the rigors of the[...]
Additional Insured Certificates: What Food Truck Vendors Need To Know
We often get calls and emails from new food trucks just weeks away from embarking on their new food truck operation and looking to secure insurance coverage. They know they need it, but often it is[...]
3 Common Food Truck Insurance Myths
Your food truck is the backbone that keeps your mobile business running. When it comes to insuring your mobile bistro, it can be difficult to distinguish insurance facts from myths and buying insurance without knowing[...]
Basic Tips For Making Food Truck Insurance Claims
After causing a minor accident usually comes the dread of a possible car insurance rate hike. Even if you have plenty of food truck insurance coverage, you might be tempted to avoid filing any food truck insurance[...]
Does Your Food Truck Have Business Income Insurance?
Recent news of a Philadelphia food truck commissary fire has led to a lot of requests from our readers on the subject of business income insurance. If business income insurance is a new term for[...]
Food Truck Storage Insurance Tips
If you have a food truck that you keep in storage during your off-season, you may be looking for ways to reduce your insurance costs. If you want to save money on your food truck insurance[...]
How Business Income Insurance Affects Your Food Truck
There seems to be some confusion by food truck owners on what Business Income Insurance really is and how it works. This entry is designed to explain just why the coverage is so important and[...]
Under The Hood
How to Build Your Own Food Truck From Scratch in 10 Steps (Video Series)
If you’re looking for a DIY guide to set up your own food truck and establish a profitable mobile food business, you’ve come to the right place. In this guide with a companion video series,[...]
How To Protect Your Mobile Business From Food Truck Theft
Apart from your home, your truck is probably your most valuable possession and vulnerable to theft. Losing a food truck due to theft is not only a financial setback (even if you have insurance), you[...]
The Pros And Cons Of Diesel Engines For Food Trucks
If you’re considering buying a food truck, one of the big factors you need to examine is the engine that powers your mobile food business. In today’s food truck market you have two choices...diesel engines[...]
Food Truck Repair Safety Tips
When you’re making any food truck repair on the chassis of your food truck or simply doing basic maintenance, practice these safety tips to avoid injury to yourself and damage to your food truck and to be[...]
Essential Coffee Truck Equipment
Opening a coffee truck business can be a fun and exciting venture for those who may not have a culinary background. Before you start writing your coffee truck business plan or start looking for a[...]
Would Your Truck Pass An OSHA Food Truck Inspection
The US Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) sets the standards for workplace safety which apply to food trucks and the commercial kitchens they operate from. Failure to meet these standards can[...]
How To Find Wall Studs In A Food Truck
When mounting heavier accessories or appliances in your food truck, you’ll probably want to drill directly into the wall studs. But how do you find wall studs in a food truck? Unlike in residential construction, the[...]
Food Truck Kitchen Design: The Work Triangle
The dominant geometric shapes in most food truck kitchens are typically four sided, from rectangular cabinetry to square appliances. But in all reality the most important one is a triangle. The work triangle has always[...]
Outfitting Your Food Truck With Restaurant Equipment
When outfitting their food truck kitchens most mobile food vendors have a multitude of options. Before you head out to start shopping, you’ll need to create a full list of the restaurant equipment your truck[...]
Putting Out Food Truck Kitchen Fires
Food trucks, with their open flames, hot equipment, electrical connections, cooking oils, cleaning chemicals and paper products; have all the ingredients for food truck kitchen fires to flame out of control. Nearly 8,000 food service establishments[...]
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