How much can I really earn with a food truck? You are wondering whether it is worthwhile to have your own food truck and whether you can make a good living from it? Will you be able to generate enough sales with a street food truck, which will not only cover all your costs but also generate good profits? There are risks with every start-up business. But by calculating the profitability of a mobile kitchen before you start, you can reduce the risk of failure. In this article we show you how to calculate your turnover, which factors influence it and which tricks you can use to increase your ..read more

The recipe for success of a food truck business consists of several ingredients: Besides good food and great customer service, the choice of the sales location is the key to business success. The location of your food truck can be even more important than your menu and has a strong influence on the amount of revenue you make. If you are hungry, you like to eat at a familiar place that is easy to reach. The price and the cuisine usually play a secondary role. In this blog post, you will learn what to consider when choosing a food truck location and which locations are particularly suitable for ..read more

With the rising temperatures and the first rays of sun pushing through the cloud cover, the streets, parks and avenues become noticeably alive. Spring is the most beautiful season for long walks, which we love to enjoy with a delicious snack in hand! Springtime is street food time. And since spring is also symbolic of new beginnings, now is the perfect time to refresh your food truck menu. We’ve found 4 street food trends for you to make the first sunny days of spring even more enjoyable for your guests. Fusion Cuisine – A Mashup of the most delicious recipes Fusion cuisine, also called fus ..read more

You have decided to start a food truck business and already have a precise idea of your self-employment as a foot trucker? Once you have your business idea, you should first concretize your vision and formulate it in a business plan. With a food truck business plan, you lay the foundation for the practical implementation of your start-up idea. The creation of a business plan is not a must for founders, but you should not do without it for two reasons: On the one hand, with a proper concept you have a signpost and guideline for your business start-up at hand. Secondly, a business plan increase ..read more

The corporate design refers to the visual design of your food truck business and is an important element that you should definitely think about as a prospective food trucker. It includes all the visual elements of your food truck business, such as the logo, the choice of colours, font(s) and many other details with which you communicate with your clientele and distinguish yourself from other food trucks. In this blog post, we will show you what makes a strong, memorable corporate design. Application templates for your food truck corporate design are available from forgraphic, photo © forgr ..read more

Environmental protection is an issue that concerns us all. Also in the catering industry, limited resources are consumed, climate-damaging gases are emitted and non-recyclable waste is produced that destroys our planet. Only if we manage to live more sustainably can we stop climate change and leave an intact environment for future generations. The awareness of sustainability and ecological action is constantly increasing, so that customers are also demanding more and more sustainable consumption. In this article you will find out how you can combine your food truck project with sustainability ..read more

Four top chefs from Singapore, Bangkok, London and Amsterdam offer their delicious creations at street food stands and food trucks, showing that gourmet dishes are not just reserved for stationary gastronomy. They prove that street food and award-winning cuisine can form a successful symbiosis and that star-level feasting can be affordable. And they are quite successful at it! Find out what is behind the success of the four chefs in this article. Jay Fai – the star chef with the ski goggles, photo © Sais.isa / CC BY-SA (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0) Michelin-starred Thai ..read more

You’re working on your street food concept and are looking for ideas for the menu of your street food trailer? The composition of your menu should be well thought out – after all, it is the key for the success of your food truck! The menu represents your creativity and the identity of your food trailer and creates customer experiences. It is therefore crucial that you choose your menus in such a way that you and your target group are reflected in them. It’s all about creating a unique offer and perhaps even trying something new. Are you looking for inspiration for autumn/winter dishes? We hav ..read more

Price calculation in gastronomy Calculating the prices of your street food dishes correctly is an important but not so easy task. After all, the price calculation affects your existence and is crucial to how much profit you make. The prices of your food have a big influence on the success of your food truck. Small errors in the calculation can add up to large sums over time and affect the financial situation of your business. We will now show you how to calculate the pricing of your food truck business. The selling price of your street food creations: 5 important components When calculat ..read more

To start your own street food business, you don’t need special vocational training, but you do need capital. After all, the start-up costs and investment costs as well as the running costs and also a buffer should be covered. Without money, your idea of your own food truck is just an idea. In order to receive capital at the start of your career as a food truck owner, there are numerous financing options available to you. It doesn’t always have to be the classic bank loan, as a food truck founder a number of different financing options are available to you! Which type of financing is suitable ..read more