Smart Startup Advice From a Veteran Food Truck Builder
Alain Bergery, the sharp-eyed manager at Prestige Food Trucks in Winter Park, FL, isn't just your typical industry insider—he’s a seasoned veteran who's navigated the gritty road from concept to fully operational food truck. In an exclusive with Food Truck Empire (FTE), Bergery opens up with a rare blend [...]
How to Start a Food Truck Business in 8(ish) Steps
When I started my food truck business, I dedicated a full year to planning and researching every detail. From obtaining health permits to finding the perfect food truck builder, every step in the process felt like a major hurdle. And let's not even talk about learning to parallel park [...]
Legit Pitch Scripts for New Vending Machine Locations
If you've already bought a vending machine, the next step is to get it placed in a lucrative location. But how do you do that? In this post, I walk you through the process of researching potential locations and giving a pitch to get your machines placed inside small [...]
Why Do Food Trucks Fail? New Survey Data.
According to the data, food truck failure rates are in line with the restaurant industry average. That means 50% - 60% of all food truck will be out of business within 5 years of opening their service window. But why do so many food trucks end up going out [...]
9 (Profitable) Locations to Park a Food Truck
Location, location, location. In the real-estate business, the location of a property is one of the biggest factors influencing how much a property will be rented or sold for regardless of condition and size. This rule holds true in the food truck business as well. If you’re able to [...]
How to Start a Sustainable Coffee Truck in 6 Steps
Thinking about starting your own coffee truck? In this blog post we guide you through the steps required start a profitable coffee truck or cart business from someone that's already done it. My goal is to give you step-by-step instructions on the startup process [...]