Photo by Jess Vide from Pexels Food truck businesses are still going strong even in the wake of COVID-19. However, that doesn’t mean mobile businesses are easy to run. To be successful, you need to be prepared. Keep reading to learn about the top 6 reasons food trucks fail and how to avoid them. 1. […]
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Can You Finance A Food Truck? How To Get Food Truck Financing
Starting a food truck, just like any other business, requires a start-up investment. You need money to purchase your truck, get permits, and buy kitchen and food supplies. There are several ways to raise the money to get your food truck venture off the ground. You can find investors, you […]
7 Essential Tips for Food Truck Advertising on Social Media
In the United States alone, there are over 25,000 food trucks! How do you make yours stand out in a sea of others? One key is through food truck advertising on social media. Keep reading to discover seven tips for a successful social media strategy. 1. Keep Your Socials Updated When it […]
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 […]
6 Key Steps for Starting a Mobile Bakery
If you’ve got baking skills, you shouldn’t keep them to yourself. Instead, you should consider making a living by sharing your baked goods with the community. However, starting a small business is far from easy and the start-up costs for setting up a brick and mortar bakery can be enormous. […]
Social Media Marketing: How to Engage Your Food Truck Customers on Facebook
Facebook can be a critical free marketing tool for your food truck. If you don’t have the time or money to invest in creating a website for your food truck business, having a Facebook business page is probably your next best bet. Not sure what to post or how to […]
Does Size Matter? The Benefits of a Small Food Truck
Photo by Anthony Fomin on Unsplash You can have the sweetest menu on the street and a fantastic team to serve it, but if you don’t have the right equipment, you risk the success of your business. Maybe the food truck of your dreams looms in your mind, but you wonder if it’s too […]
Food Trucks 101: A Checklist of Food Truck Expenses
You’ve created the perfect food truck concept. Now you’re ready to make your concept a reality. Understanding food truck expenses will help you plan financially to start your business. The truck itself is an obvious expense, but you might not think of the other little costs that add up quickly. Check […]
7 Common Food Truck Myths Future Business Owners Should Be Aware Of
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 […]
5 Reasons Starting a Food Truck Makes Sense for Your Restaurant
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 […]