How To Start a $446,000 Food Truck Business | Advice No One Talks About

[@AliA-dx4fy]

Can you make more videos about : - How to choose the right location "some tips" - How to choose the right dish and some advertising tips

[@LifeofMsWatson]

Dashin!!! So nice to meet you King, I am so enthusiastic and honored to run across this video. What I heard through this ENTIRE video was that you ran into problems and created a solution!!! This PRO TIPS were so impactful and I will definitely be tuning in, following and liking! Yes watch the entire video!! from how to start with little money and getting creative. To the burnouts!!! not doing it yourself!! from the foundation (asking health locals , permits etc) I LOVE THIS ! KEEP GOING KEEP GROWING & KEEP GLOWING KING

[@christianhansen3292]

wee-ings the sound u make when eating a fried chicken wing.\\ great advice about the health inspector.

[@DashinSimmons]

Thanks for watching!

[@AliA-dx4fy]

Can you also make a more detailed video about your problems and failures of your food Truck/Trailer and how you solved it

[@tashabrown3129]

Thank you so much for taking the time and giving back to future food truck owners . I truly appreciate your advice.

[@DashinSimmons]

Any time!

[@iiSup3rior]

Made 446k cant afford batteries

[@kevinn3531]

Hello! One thing I’d like to learn is how do you transport food that needs to be refrigerated? Store in coolers with ice? or is generator on during travel?

[@kathleenwilford1121]

I truly hope you read this comment, it was only by accident that I came across your video concerning food trucks and the details behind it and I'm very thankful I ran across your video. As I sit in a closed room with headphones on my ear listening to screaming customers, seeing my vision, next phase of my life is to open a food truck. I have put my ideals on paper, as a skillful road map to pleasure, waiting for the opportunity to become a reality. Thank you for all the great details that you're giving me within this video. I look forward to viewing many more of your videos concerning this knowledge... 👏

[@Charles-zl8bz]

Food truck prices are to high that why alot of them goes out of business.

[@jamesdonohue7513]

Great videos Dashin. Can you make a video from the legal end of it. What’s required LLC wise, tax wise, food handlers wise. All the stuff you need from the beginning and the order it’s done. I’m confused on that. Thanks for making these

[@mostvaluablepropertiesinc8206]

My guy I've just ran n2 ur channel n search of looking 2 get n2 this industry and I must say ur a whole G.O.A.T out here .. keep it up n keep em coming chief I'm learning from ya.. thanks 4 sharing all this gud wisdom.. NYC showin luv.. blessings 💯🙏🏾

[@DashinSimmons]

Appreciate that

[@aprilchase9993]

Wow, your a game changer. In 2020 I set a course to start a food truck. No partners, no investors. I got my DBA, LLC, business account (US Navy Federal) zero minimum monthly balance charges, business address, register agent, and used a tattoo artist to redesign my hand drawn logo...PRETTY WORK! I needed help understanding "Business Period", so I got a mentor at SCORE. He helped a lot. But, you, young man, just added that info needed to boost my knowledge going forward. My mind was leaning toward events you changed my mind on that. Now, I'm in position to purchase my trailer. I'm OCD, couldn't bring myself to buy used. Triple A Trailers (in Georgia) will make it happen for a price I can stand. Your Pro tips...OMGoodness! Your on point with those, using Vector, investing in advertising on social media, investing in time saving equipment, and knowing when to "let others do the work" priceless. Your Mother has to look at you and smile. She has a FINANCIALLY LITERATE SON. She is soooo blessed. I'm sharing this video with the food truck masses. I liked, shared, and subscribed!

[@kathydavis9160]

Thank you for sharing that you had problems arise. I think so many think if there are problems, they're through. You showed how they can be worked through and you can benefit from problem solving. Great content. Now just need the nerve to do this.

[@DashinSimmons]

You can do it!!

[@athens_1psvr31]

Appreciate the jewels. You’re confirming some of our ideas and expanding on the steps and obstacles. 👍🏾

[@AliA-dx4fy]

Amazing video and amazing tips carry on bro we need more videos like this

[@DashinSimmons]

I appreciate it bro. 🙏 many more to come.

[@xjbennett]

Great job. We appreciate the time you gave us on this week with Ned's Mama Cafe Truck. It opened our eyes to different things.

[@DashinSimmons]

Anytime. 👍

[@backupterrymyself2429]

Thank you with your info, I’m Back Up Terry mom. I started my food trailer to help with some of his wheelchair and handicapped needs. I will be looking into your class. May god continue to bless you. You are a blessing to all.

[@andrewimagine649]

Great insight Dashin , All on point , Inspirational Energy 👌👌 Going "Deep" makes total sense , too many items on the menu , will chew up service time and sales results ! Im in Australia and all the event organisers are the same , greedy charges for site fees ! I understand promoting through various social media platforns , there are many online community groups to join in our regional city centres , country towns as a pathway idea. Post pics , menu , location dates when touring other towns , creating a few lead up reminder alerts over a week so to speak , for the anticipated tour arrival date on the local online community pages .... Im sure your fully aware and have done similar promotion lead ups , just threw it in for any future video content you post Dashin to explain how you promote marketing 🥳 Cheers Mate Power on Dashin 🤜🤛

[@sammyvanhorenbeke6735]

Spot on, McD studies revealed a direct correlation between waiting times and sales, per 5 seconds faster or slower serving time, the numbers follow. On the other end, for quality food, cars or anything, quality does tolerate insane waiting queues.

[@dawnblue4993]

This was very helpful! Thank you!

[@tariknas8033]

brother your dope you cut of some shit no one ever talk about the steps and strategies well elaborated in such short video salute to brother

[@DashinSimmons]

Much appreciated, thanks for watching.

[@1melissawhatnow]

So glad that I found your channel. I would love info on how to run a ghost kitchen and how to market my product

[@DashinSimmons]

You got it!

[@StraightTalkWithMsTee]

This was great info. My truck is being built right now.

[@jamizzychutaro9970]

Hey man! Mad respect for where you are in the industry! I’m just starting the process and would like to know more on the tax side of things. It would help a lot. Thanks man. And stay grinding!

[@thelemonadediariespodcastw2534]

Awesome Information ❤

[@TheJermzone]

Amazing just saw this!! Lol liked tha last 5 minutes esp cant do it all yourself!!

[@AJReyna5000]

Bro Real Ralk !! I started my Chicken Truck 4.5 years ago .. all I do is chicken , wings, tenders, and chicken sandwiches. Big ups my dude !! You ever in San Antonio , stop By Rooster’s

[@DashinSimmons]

San Antonio is definitely in my plans this year, I'll come check you out.

[@edgewood971]

Good afternoon. I want to say congratulations to you for your approach to business at a young age. Serious respect for you on this. Here's my questions for you. 15 years ago I started a food cart business and set up outside a great night club. 3 nights per week. Average net income was $1500 for 15 hrs work. I had a full time job and I sold the business. Now I'm 60 and still have mad skills from a culinary background. I'm wanting to leave my job ( making someone else rich is not gonna make me rich) and go back to being my own boss . I've been looking at either a great hotdog cart and lemonade set up,or go onto a 7x16 food trailer and still offer the same items but add in my BBQ. My ribs are done with a Raspberry & Chipotle rub and finished with a roasted peach and bourbon sauce. It's mad multiple flavors . I'm from Raleigh NC,but am on a project in Richmond VA,. So in our current economy right now and a looming possibility of a recession ,what are your business thoughts on moving forward with one of the two methods I mentioned above ? I need to do some more demographics of this are to see where I can fine great locations to vend at that will yield good traffic and good revenue. What are your honest business thoughts on this? Sincerely Chef J Roc

[@rickprocure6321]

My problem now is how to make a good ad, so it sells. I would love to understand the ad process

[@DashinSimmons]

Coming soon! Don't forget to subscribe!

[@chefkd3976]

Fivverr

[@jeironamobey8136]

I produce commercials. Let the people who are good at that part do the thinking. You do the financing. Itll work.

[@clintbissell205]

Seriously, I walked around my house like 5 times trying to figure out which fire alarm battery needed to be changed. Then I realized it was coming from the video! That's cold man! But hilarious! Best prank I've seen in years! Also, great video and fantastic advice. Love it!

[@petesmeatbbq]

Great video, and looking forward to more, but… what kinda monster just let’s their fire alarm beep like that???

[@DashinSimmons]

😂😂 give me a break dude. I just recently moved in. I’m on it. 😅😅

[@Ana-uf9gj]

Thank you for sharing your experience! Question - from $446k revenue in the first year, what was your profit out of it before reinvesting to the business? Looking to understand profitability margins since I’ve heard that food industry has the lowest and it is on average 5%.

[@documissionexploringknowle9513]

You are giving good quality if your profit is 65%.

[@tysfries5134]

Great advice! I can't wait to implement all this in my slowly growing business

[@DashinSimmons]

Thanks for watching and Subscribing brother. Wishing you nothing but success! 🔥

[@danfen7005]

Best video I’ve found can you do how to calculate food cost and how to price your menu

[@DashinSimmons]

Yes! I'm actually building a software to calculate this for you.

[@threadnerd]

I door dash from Susie’s to my job at least once a week 😂. Them soul rolls and loaded fries is bussin’!

[@dantedeluca978]

My guy, you need to change you fire alarm battery haha

[@DashinSimmons]

This is so old 😂 it’s been changed.

[@tid8583]

Thank you so much for this video! I appreciate you spreading knowledge to help others become successful. Much love and respect. ❤

[@DashinSimmons]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jasminegrimes4329]

Omg this inspired me soooooooooooooooo much! I'm literally crying tears of joy right now! I'm in the process of starting a vegan food truck and I'm in plant-based culinary school but we have business classes also and you are so right about knowing your numbers that cost control of the operations is so important and I want to start there I can't wait to watch your other videos keep doing your thing King!

[@R.L.U.]

Is no one else going to mention the smoke alarm? Lol

[@THEREALDATALORD]

Great content here Dashin. Hope you got around to changing the 9v batteries in your smoke detectors.

[@DashinSimmons]

I did 😂

[@coreylee439]

Awesome video man thanks for all the advice. I think a great topic would be the actual paperwork for the business, like licensing and certification. What exactly did you need

[@DashinSimmons]

Will do! Thanks for the feedback!

[@tone005]

For your first video bro these were all REAL and GREAT tips especially for starting up a food truck business…

[@aynegibbons5112]

Great info I retired 27 cooking did not know all tips God bless great info Philly!! I want start food truck at 53 thanks

[@Chewiithebabysis]

Can you do a video or provide information on startup permits licensing and to legally get started ( in Colorado they mandated a fire suppression system for any truck that fry and cook onsite … I hear some trick can operate with a limited menu without the system) if you have more info on this I would greatly appreciate it and hopefully someone else too!

[@LaShonDaniels]

Thanks for the info!

[@nickyLukes20]

Impressive story my dude !! Great video! Need some content on how to run Facebook ads. Sales are good, but now I feel like we really on our events/venue more than we have to.

[@DashinSimmons]

I'll make some content around ads. Thanks for your feedback.

[@gauravvaidya9847]

Thanks Mate. i am getting 1984 camper and transforming it into a Food Truck. watch this space...

[@jeremeywelling2245]

great advise ,thanks for the vid!!!

[@tomekabrown7942]

Great video! 😉

[@annajones9198]

Good content. Organized. Sound advice. Thanks for taking the time to explain.

[@bluishbbq1751]

Brah. This was some great info. In the process of building my food truck and learned a lot from this video.

[@DashinSimmons]

Thanks for watching my man. I'm rooting for you.

[@carlosguzman2724]

My concern is abaut the trailer.. couse I have than a pick up truck to towed… and get two parking space… so ?

[@jasminegrimes4329]

I'm also going to send it to my friend who already has a food truck! Thanks again so much!

[@sfelmey]

Cant not laugh at the fact this guy got his fire alarm battery chirpin.

[@FoodTrucksForDummies]

Thank you king!

[@DashinSimmons]

You already know bro.

[@jamallfisher8984]

Oh and thank you very much for the information you did excellent and open my eyes to a lot of stuff thank you

[@sunesissam1572]

Watch this video now!! And that’s another PRO TIP! Fire content man, keep it coming!

[@DashinSimmons]

Appreciate it!

[@christinasimpson6623]

Wow!! Thank you so much, I learned a lot. I want to start a food truck, but I didn't know where to begin or what to do, but you changed that for me. I'll keep you posted, thank you.

[@joshhammett]

Hi you have some great advice so glad I found you and please keep the video going crazy informative

[@cieloymarmariscos]

What platform were you using to advertise? What would you say is the best place to spend ad money?

[@DashinSimmons]

Facebook and Instagram for sure.

[@chailattee]

This was such a good video! 👍

[@DashinSimmons]

I really appreciate it.

[@CULINARESS]

ServSafe! 👍 Great video! I just didcovered you! Everything you described is correct! Marketing is key.

[@user-pb3py5ho5h]

Thank you Dashin for your great advice

[@Supraman217]

Excellent information. More info on how to setup "SOP's" would be very helpful.

[@TheMossPit]

Rock star info, Much appreciated

[@afielddaytrips7750]

50K sound about right :( - You did amazing.

[@sandyjohnston4290]

Very happy for you. Great insight and info

[@sirvartder5673]

Dashin hello, Quick question: do you use a commissary kitchen and would you advise it for anyone starting a food truck business? Thank you 🙏🏻

[@cane7188]

Thank you Bro. I really appreciate these pro tips💪🏾

[@King_Rah0894]

Great video. Really informative

[@DashinSimmons]

Thanks for watching. Don't forget to subscribe!

[@Kijahomelesstohome]

Thank you so much young man I am working on getting a food truck you really helped me thank you

[@michelst-m347]

Good job!!

[@DashinSimmons]

Thanks!

[@aaronphillips5609]

Brother I would love to speak with you regarding move my BBQ operation from a small city to a large city and the appropriate scaling plan to be successful.

[@josuesanchez1]

Can you provide a video of good ads to run or the type of ads a food truck business should use? I know the whole "discount " offer isn't always ideal for the brand

[@DashinSimmons]

Sure.

[@Hardstyler981]

Yeah haha no here a used trailer on marketplace is 27k a new one by a company is 40k++

[@lega78]

Great advice-great tips! Thanks so much!

[@russellmifflin6537]

Thank you, Dashin. You did a great job on this video. I have been struggling w total comittmtment and some minor things as well. I will be staying plugged in and see what's next with you.

[@timzackdavidson5874]

Dude I just literally seen you in Once Upon A Child I would like to discuss food trucks with you I seen you on KZbin

[@DashinSimmons]

I was definitely there 🤣

[@jjdillin1]

Great video!

[@DashinSimmons]

Thanks!

[@dorothydickinson2001]

Awesome! I appreciate your story. I was encouraging as I start mine.

[@DashinSimmons]

Go for it!

[@gregorylewis9442]

Tacos and Burritos I think are the best in oil field county.🤔

[@LaShonDaniels]

How is the cooking oil disposed

[@DashinSimmons]

At your commissary

[@darthcaliginous2066]

3:07 nah bro as in a cut of Chicken, Chicken FILLET (Fil-a)

[@dcguess]

Thanks, brother!!!🤓👍

[@teaunshaholmon8465]

Thank you for this! 👏🏽

[@DashinSimmons]

You're so welcome!

[@coreyshotthat1267]

Wassup bro, love the video ! I was wondering if you could make a video about running Facebook ads for your food truck. I never really understood that part so it would help out a lot

[@DashinSimmons]

Thanks for the idea!

[@stacylynn4414]

I like your video a lot..but the music is distarcting to your points. Maybe cause Im slightly ADD..LOL

[@wascalywabbit]

Great information.. thanks! And,ummm,if this is your First video... You need to get out of the food business and then into the video business... This was pretty darn good

[@InvestingMadeEasy2023]

Great video! Thanks. I am based in the Netherlands and I am considering investing in a food trailer. I am not convinced about events and very interesting to hear your approach of advertising on socials. Will look more into that

[@seaturtlekai]

This is a lot of great advice thank you !!! I had the idea last night that my family and I should start a food truck, and getting an overview like this really puts it all in perspective. Thanks for telling us how you did it successfully! Excited to browse your resources more! I guess I’d like to see an in depth description of what your initial business model and plan was before you started, like did you already have ideas around your systems or did they grow organically? And when sourcing your equipment, what kinds of things did you prioritize quality on as opposed to price, how much roughly were your total start up fees? If you could start over, what would you have done from the start that took you more time (in addition to paid ads)? I dont know great video I hope you make more!!!

[@DashinSimmons]

I'll make some content around this. Thanks for your feedback.

[@govegan562]

awesome video man thanks

[@jesusromo1660]

Great advice Dashin ! Will definitely use this info , what’s a good graphic designer for a logo ?

[@DashinSimmons]

I appreciate it. 👍 I’m actually a graphic design. Connect with me on Facebook or Instagram @dashinsimmons

[@carlsanon5799]

What you think of purchasing a food trailer from Alibaba.

[@ourpeoplespoll1474]

Good job sir! I wanna start one too!😊

[@Buddha_Approved]

Would love to grab your course if it is still an option peace n love bro!

[@ace1007]

Awesome video

[@waynepratt9085]

My brother in Christ change your alarm battery 😂

[@DashinSimmons]

🤣 it's been taken care of.

[@demarques1911]

Kick ass bro

[@dawnwagner4664]

Thanks for sharing,

[@andrewdollin1574]

Great video thanks.