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Covers menu engineering, pricing, permits, commissary kitchens, route planning, event booking, and growth from 1 truck to a fleet." }, { "title": "Food Cost Targets by Concept", "body": "ConceptTarget Food CostAvg TicketItems on MenuTacos / Mexican28-32%$12-158-12BBQ / Smoked Meat30-35%$14-186-10Burgers28-32%$13-166-8Asian Fusion25-30%$13-178-12Pizza22-28%$12-156-8Desserts / Ice Cream20-28%$8-128-15Coffee / Beverage15-22%$6-910-15Vegan / Health28-33%$14-188-10" }, { "title": "Menu Size Rule", "body": "Keep it to 8-12 items MAX. Every item you add slows service, increases waste, and complicates prep. The best trucks run 6 items and crush it." }, { "title": "Pricing Formula", "body": "Menu Price = (Ingredient Cost / Target Food Cost %) × 1.0\nExample: $3.50 ingredients / 0.30 = $11.67 → price at $12" }, { "title": "High-Margin Adds", "body": "Drinks (80%+ margin): bottled water $2-3, canned soda $2-3, fresh lemonade $4-5\nSides: chips $3, mac & cheese $4-5, coleslaw $3\nDesserts: cookies $3-4, churros $5-6\nUpsell combos: meal + drink + side = $3-5 more per ticket" }, { "title": "New Truck Build", "body": "ItemCost RangeUsed truck (turnkey)$40,000-80,000New custom build$80,000-200,000Wrap / branding$2,500-5,000POS system (Square/Clover)$500-1,500Initial inventory$1,000-3,000Permits & licenses$1,000-5,000Insurance (annual)$2,000-4,000Commissary deposit$500-2,000Generator (if needed)$3,000-8,000Fire suppression system$3,000-6,000Total range$53,500-234,500" }, { "title": "Trailer Alternative", "body": "Food trailers run $20,000-60,000 — roughly half a truck. Trade-off: need a tow vehicle, harder to park in tight spots, but way cheaper entry point." }, { "title": "Required Everywhere", "body": "Business license — city/county, $50-500/year\nFood handler's permit — per person, $10-25, ServSafe or equivalent\nHealth department permit — $200-1,000/year, requires inspection\nFire department permit — fire suppression system inspection, $100-300\nVehicle registration — commercial plates\nSales tax permit — state-issued" }, { "title": "Varies by City/State", "body": "Mobile food vendor permit — some cities cap the number issued\nCommissary kitchen requirement — most cities require you prep/store at a licensed commissary\nParking permits — specific zones, meters, or private lot agreements\nSpecial event permits — per-event, $25-200\nPropane use permit — some jurisdictions require separate approval" }, { "title": "Cities Known for Tough Regulations", "body": "Portland, OR — lottery system for downtown spots\nBoston, MA — very limited permits, long waitlists\nNYC — extremely expensive medallion-style permits\nAustin, TX — relatively friendly, lots of food truck parks" }, { "title": "Cities Known for Food Truck Friendly Policies", "body": "Los Angeles, CA | Houston, TX | Denver, CO | Nashville, TN | Miami, FL" }, { "title": "Prep Day Timeline", "body": "6:00 AM — Arrive at commissary, prep ingredients\n8:00 AM — Load truck, check equipment, ice down\n9:00 AM — Drive to location, set up\n9:30 AM — Systems check: POS, generator, propane, water\n10:00 AM — Open for service\n2:00 PM — Lunch rush ends, restock if doing dinner\n5:00 PM — Dinner service (if applicable)\n8:00 PM — Close, clean, drive to commissary\n9:00 PM — Unload, deep clean, prep for tomorrow" }, { "title": "Daily Checklist", "body": "Propane tank level (swap at 20%)\n Fresh water tank full\n Grey water tank empty\n Generator fuel and oil\n POS charged and connected\n Menu board clean and visible\n Hand wash station stocked (soap, paper towels)\n Thermometer readings logged (cold hold <41°F, hot hold >135°F)\n Cash drawer counted\n Social media post (location + hours)" }, { "title": "Location Types by Revenue Potential", "body": "LocationAvg Daily RevenueFee StructureBrewery / Taproom$800-2,000Free or $50-100Office Park (lunch)$600-1,500Free-$100/dayFarmers Market$500-1,500$50-150 booth feeFestival / Event$2,000-8,000+10-20% of sales or flat $200-500Food Truck Park$400-1,200$500-2,000/month rentPrivate Catering$1,500-5,000+Negotiated per-headConstruction Site$400-800Usually freeLate Night (bars)$500-1,500Free or $50-100" }, { "title": "Weekly Revenue Model (Single Truck)", "body": "Tuesday: Office park lunch $800\nWednesday: Brewery $1,000\nThursday: Office park lunch $900\nFriday: Late night bar strip $1,200\nSaturday: Farmers market AM $1,000\nSaturday: Event/festival PM $2,500\nSunday: Brunch spot $800\n --------\nWeekly total: $8,200\nMonthly (4.3 weeks): $35,260\nAnnual: $423,000" }, { "title": "Seasonality Index (% of Peak Revenue)", "body": "MonthIndexNotesJan50%Cold weather, post-holidayFeb55%Still slowMar65%Starting to warm upApr80%Spring events beginMay90%Wedding/graduation seasonJun100%Peak season startsJul100%PeakAug95%Still strongSep85%Back to schoolOct75%Fall festivalsNov60%Holiday prepDec55%Cold, but holiday events" }, { "title": "P&L Targets (% of Revenue)", "body": "Line ItemTarget %Food cost (COGS)28-35%Labor (including owner)25-30%Fuel (truck + generator)3-5%Commissary rent3-5%Insurance1-2%Permits & licenses1-2%POS / payment processing3-4%Marketing2-3%Maintenance & repairs3-5%Net profit15-25%" }, { "title": "Break-Even Calculation", "body": "Monthly fixed costs: ~$4,000-6,000\n(commissary $800, insurance $300, permits $200, truck payment $1,500, phone/POS $200, marketing $200, misc $500)\n\nContribution margin: ~60% (after food cost + payment processing)\n\nBreak-even monthly revenue: $4,500 / 0.60 = $7,500-10,000\nBreak-even daily (20 days): $375-500/day\n\nMost trucks need $500/day minimum to survive. $1,000/day is comfortable. $2,000/day is thriving." }, { "title": "What You Need From a Commissary", "body": "Licensed commercial kitchen for prep\nDry and cold storage\nGrease trap access\nOvernight truck parking\nWaste disposal\nHealth department approved" }, { "title": "Cost Range", "body": "Shared commissary: $500-1,500/month\nDedicated space: $1,500-3,000/month\nGhost kitchen rental: $2,000-5,000/month (overkill for most trucks)" }, { "title": "Stage 1: Single Truck ($0-300K/year)", "body": "Owner-operated, 1-2 employees\nFocus: nail the menu, build following, consistent locations\nReinvest everything" }, { "title": "Stage 2: Optimized Single ($300-500K/year)", "body": "2-3 employees, owner steps back from daily cooking\nAdd catering revenue stream\nBuild SOPs so others can run the truck without you" }, { "title": "Stage 3: Second Truck ($500K-1M/year)", "body": "Clone the model — same menu, same SOPs\nDifferent territory / different schedule\nHire a truck manager, not just cooks\nShared commissary, shared purchasing = better margins" }, { "title": "Stage 4: Fleet (3+ trucks, $1M+/year)", "body": "Central commissary for all trucks\nBulk purchasing (food cost drops 3-5%)\nBrand licensing or franchise model\nConsider brick-and-mortar as anchor location" }, { "title": "Key Metrics to Track", "body": "Revenue per service hour — target $150-300/hr\nTickets per hour — target 30-60 during rush\nAverage ticket — track weekly, push combos to raise it\nFood cost % — weigh everything, price monthly\nWaste % — track and reduce, target <3% of food purchased\nSocial followers — your free marketing channel\nRepeat customer rate — loyalty cards, apps" }, { "title": "Free / Low-Cost", "body": "Instagram + TikTok (post your location DAILY)\nGoogle Business Profile (show up in \"food trucks near me\")\nYelp listing (free, people search it)\nText/email list — collect at every stop, send weekly schedule\nPartner with breweries, offices, event planners" }, { "title": "Paid (When Profitable)", "body": "Instagram/Facebook ads ($5-10/day, geo-targeted)\nFood truck finder apps (Roaming Hunger, Street Food Finder)\nSponsor local events for visibility" }, { "title": "The #1 Marketing Rule", "body": "Post your location and hours EVERY SINGLE DAY on social media. The question \"where are you today?\" should never go unanswered." }, { "title": "Common Mistakes", "body": "Menu too big — more items = more waste, slower service, confused customers\nIgnoring weather — rain drops revenue 40-60%. Have backup indoor spots.\nNo commissary plan — operating without one is illegal in most cities\nUnderpricing — you're not competing with McDonald's. Charge what you're worth.\nSkipping maintenance — a broken truck = zero revenue. Budget 3-5% for maintenance.\nNo social media presence — if people can't find you, you don't exist\nBad location research — one bad spot can waste an entire day\nNo catering — highest-margin revenue stream, most trucks ignore it\n\nBuilt by AfrexAI — AI-powered business operations context for agents and founders.\n\nNeed the full AI agent context pack for your industry? Browse all 10 at our storefront — $47 each or grab the complete bundle for $197." } ], "body": "Food Truck Business Operations\n\nComplete operational playbook for launching and scaling a food truck business. Covers menu engineering, pricing, permits, commissary kitchens, route planning, event booking, and growth from 1 truck to a fleet.\n\nMenu Engineering & Pricing\nFood Cost Targets by Concept\nConcept\tTarget Food Cost\tAvg Ticket\tItems on Menu\nTacos / Mexican\t28-32%\t$12-15\t8-12\nBBQ / Smoked Meat\t30-35%\t$14-18\t6-10\nBurgers\t28-32%\t$13-16\t6-8\nAsian Fusion\t25-30%\t$13-17\t8-12\nPizza\t22-28%\t$12-15\t6-8\nDesserts / Ice Cream\t20-28%\t$8-12\t8-15\nCoffee / Beverage\t15-22%\t$6-9\t10-15\nVegan / Health\t28-33%\t$14-18\t8-10\nMenu Size Rule\n\nKeep it to 8-12 items MAX. Every item you add slows service, increases waste, and complicates prep. The best trucks run 6 items and crush it.\n\nPricing Formula\nMenu Price = (Ingredient Cost / Target Food Cost %) × 1.0\nExample: $3.50 ingredients / 0.30 = $11.67 → price at $12\n\nHigh-Margin Adds\nDrinks (80%+ margin): bottled water $2-3, canned soda $2-3, fresh lemonade $4-5\nSides: chips $3, mac & cheese $4-5, coleslaw $3\nDesserts: cookies $3-4, churros $5-6\nUpsell combos: meal + drink + side = $3-5 more per ticket\nStartup Costs\nNew Truck Build\nItem\tCost Range\nUsed truck (turnkey)\t$40,000-80,000\nNew custom build\t$80,000-200,000\nWrap / branding\t$2,500-5,000\nPOS system (Square/Clover)\t$500-1,500\nInitial inventory\t$1,000-3,000\nPermits & licenses\t$1,000-5,000\nInsurance (annual)\t$2,000-4,000\nCommissary deposit\t$500-2,000\nGenerator (if needed)\t$3,000-8,000\nFire suppression system\t$3,000-6,000\nTotal range\t$53,500-234,500\nTrailer Alternative\n\nFood trailers run $20,000-60,000 — roughly half a truck. Trade-off: need a tow vehicle, harder to park in tight spots, but way cheaper entry point.\n\nPermits & Licensing (US)\nRequired Everywhere\nBusiness license — city/county, $50-500/year\nFood handler's permit — per person, $10-25, ServSafe or equivalent\nHealth department permit — $200-1,000/year, requires inspection\nFire department permit — fire suppression system inspection, $100-300\nVehicle registration — commercial plates\nSales tax permit — state-issued\nVaries by City/State\nMobile food vendor permit — some cities cap the number issued\nCommissary kitchen requirement — most cities require you prep/store at a licensed commissary\nParking permits — specific zones, meters, or private lot agreements\nSpecial event permits — per-event, $25-200\nPropane use permit — some jurisdictions require separate approval\nCities Known for Tough Regulations\n\nPortland, OR — lottery system for downtown spots Boston, MA — very limited permits, long waitlists NYC — extremely expensive medallion-style permits Austin, TX — relatively friendly, lots of food truck parks\n\nCities Known for Food Truck Friendly Policies\n\nLos Angeles, CA | Houston, TX | Denver, CO | Nashville, TN | Miami, FL\n\nDaily Operations\nPrep Day Timeline\n6:00 AM — Arrive at commissary, prep ingredients\n8:00 AM — Load truck, check equipment, ice down\n9:00 AM — Drive to location, set up\n9:30 AM — Systems check: POS, generator, propane, water\n10:00 AM — Open for service\n2:00 PM — Lunch rush ends, restock if doing dinner\n5:00 PM — Dinner service (if applicable)\n8:00 PM — Close, clean, drive to commissary\n9:00 PM — Unload, deep clean, prep for tomorrow\n\nDaily Checklist\n Propane tank level (swap at 20%)\n Fresh water tank full\n Grey water tank empty\n Generator fuel and oil\n POS charged and connected\n Menu board clean and visible\n Hand wash station stocked (soap, paper towels)\n Thermometer readings logged (cold hold <41°F, hot hold >135°F)\n Cash drawer counted\n Social media post (location + hours)\nRoute Planning & Revenue\nLocation Types by Revenue Potential\nLocation\tAvg Daily Revenue\tFee Structure\nBrewery / Taproom\t$800-2,000\tFree or $50-100\nOffice Park (lunch)\t$600-1,500\tFree-$100/day\nFarmers Market\t$500-1,500\t$50-150 booth fee\nFestival / Event\t$2,000-8,000+\t10-20% of sales or flat $200-500\nFood Truck Park\t$400-1,200\t$500-2,000/month rent\nPrivate Catering\t$1,500-5,000+\tNegotiated per-head\nConstruction Site\t$400-800\tUsually free\nLate Night (bars)\t$500-1,500\tFree or $50-100\nWeekly Revenue Model (Single Truck)\nTuesday: Office park lunch $800\nWednesday: Brewery $1,000\nThursday: Office park lunch $900\nFriday: Late night bar strip $1,200\nSaturday: Farmers market AM $1,000\nSaturday: Event/festival PM $2,500\nSunday: Brunch spot $800\n --------\nWeekly total: $8,200\nMonthly (4.3 weeks): $35,260\nAnnual: $423,000\n\nSeasonality Index (% of Peak Revenue)\nMonth\tIndex\tNotes\nJan\t50%\tCold weather, post-holiday\nFeb\t55%\tStill slow\nMar\t65%\tStarting to warm up\nApr\t80%\tSpring events begin\nMay\t90%\tWedding/graduation season\nJun\t100%\tPeak season starts\nJul\t100%\tPeak\nAug\t95%\tStill strong\nSep\t85%\tBack to school\nOct\t75%\tFall festivals\nNov\t60%\tHoliday prep\nDec\t55%\tCold, but holiday events\nFinancial Benchmarks\nP&L Targets (% of Revenue)\nLine Item\tTarget %\nFood cost (COGS)\t28-35%\nLabor (including owner)\t25-30%\nFuel (truck + generator)\t3-5%\nCommissary rent\t3-5%\nInsurance\t1-2%\nPermits & licenses\t1-2%\nPOS / payment processing\t3-4%\nMarketing\t2-3%\nMaintenance & repairs\t3-5%\nNet profit\t15-25%\nBreak-Even Calculation\nMonthly fixed costs: ~$4,000-6,000\n(commissary $800, insurance $300, permits $200, truck payment $1,500, phone/POS $200, marketing $200, misc $500)\n\nContribution margin: ~60% (after food cost + payment processing)\n\nBreak-even monthly revenue: $4,500 / 0.60 = $7,500-10,000\nBreak-even daily (20 days): $375-500/day\n\n\nMost trucks need $500/day minimum to survive. $1,000/day is comfortable. $2,000/day is thriving.\n\nCommissary Kitchen\nWhat You Need From a Commissary\nLicensed commercial kitchen for prep\nDry and cold storage\nGrease trap access\nOvernight truck parking\nWaste disposal\nHealth department approved\nCost Range\nShared commissary: $500-1,500/month\nDedicated space: $1,500-3,000/month\nGhost kitchen rental: $2,000-5,000/month (overkill for most trucks)\nGrowth: 1 Truck → Fleet\nStage 1: Single Truck ($0-300K/year)\nOwner-operated, 1-2 employees\nFocus: nail the menu, build following, consistent locations\nReinvest everything\nStage 2: Optimized Single ($300-500K/year)\n2-3 employees, owner steps back from daily cooking\nAdd catering revenue stream\nBuild SOPs so others can run the truck without you\nStage 3: Second Truck ($500K-1M/year)\nClone the model — same menu, same SOPs\nDifferent territory / different schedule\nHire a truck manager, not just cooks\nShared commissary, shared purchasing = better margins\nStage 4: Fleet (3+ trucks, $1M+/year)\nCentral commissary for all trucks\nBulk purchasing (food cost drops 3-5%)\nBrand licensing or franchise model\nConsider brick-and-mortar as anchor location\nKey Metrics to Track\nRevenue per service hour — target $150-300/hr\nTickets per hour — target 30-60 during rush\nAverage ticket — track weekly, push combos to raise it\nFood cost % — weigh everything, price monthly\nWaste % — track and reduce, target <3% of food purchased\nSocial followers — your free marketing channel\nRepeat customer rate — loyalty cards, apps\nMarketing That Works\nFree / Low-Cost\nInstagram + TikTok (post your location DAILY)\nGoogle Business Profile (show up in \"food trucks near me\")\nYelp listing (free, people search it)\nText/email list — collect at every stop, send weekly schedule\nPartner with breweries, offices, event planners\nPaid (When Profitable)\nInstagram/Facebook ads ($5-10/day, geo-targeted)\nFood truck finder apps (Roaming Hunger, Street Food Finder)\nSponsor local events for visibility\nThe #1 Marketing Rule\n\nPost your location and hours EVERY SINGLE DAY on social media. The question \"where are you today?\" should never go unanswered.\n\nCommon Mistakes\nMenu too big — more items = more waste, slower service, confused customers\nIgnoring weather — rain drops revenue 40-60%. Have backup indoor spots.\nNo commissary plan — operating without one is illegal in most cities\nUnderpricing — you're not competing with McDonald's. Charge what you're worth.\nSkipping maintenance — a broken truck = zero revenue. Budget 3-5% for maintenance.\nNo social media presence — if people can't find you, you don't exist\nBad location research — one bad spot can waste an entire day\nNo catering — highest-margin revenue stream, most trucks ignore it\n\nBuilt by AfrexAI — AI-powered business operations context for agents and founders.\n\nNeed the full AI agent context pack for your industry? 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