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

[@LifeofMsBillion]

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

[@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... 👏

[@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

[@JudiChristopher]

Excellent video... YOU do know what you're talking about... Thank you for sharing this Great Video. NOTE: Please Change the Battery in your Smoke Detector... That "BEEEEPPPING" in the background was driving me crazy.

[@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!

[@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!

[@athens_1psvr31]

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

[@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

[@christianhansen3292]

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

[@DashinSimmons]

Thanks for watching!

[@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

[@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?

[@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.

[@backupterrymyself]

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.

[@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.

[@TheJermzone]

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

[@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. 👍

[@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 🤜🤛

[@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! 🔥

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@LaShonDaniels]

How is the cooking oil disposed

[@DashinSimmons]

At your commissary

[@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!

[@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!

[@StraightTalkWithMsTee]

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

[@Outbound1219]

great advise ,thanks for the vid!!!

[@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

[@gauravvaidya9847]

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

[@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!

[@threadnerd]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@thelemonadediariespodcastw2534]

Awesome Information ❤

[@annajones9198]

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

[@tone005]

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

[@joshhammett]

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

[@jamallfisher8984]

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

[@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!

[@jasminegrimes4329]

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

[@Supraman217]

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

[@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.

[@LaShonDaniels]

Thanks for the info!

[@YelenaMattheis]

Thank you Dashin for your great advice

[@sandyjohnston4290]

Very happy for you. Great insight and info

[@TheMossPit]

Rock star info, Much appreciated

[@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!!

[@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.

[@sunesissam1572]

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

[@DashinSimmons]

Appreciate it!

[@ivanross1006]

Great info

[@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!

[@tomekabrown7942]

Great video! 😉

[@lega78]

Great advice-great tips! Thanks so much!

[@iiSup3rior]

Made 446k cant afford batteries

[@Charles-zl8bz]

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

[@cane7188]

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

[@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. 😅😅

[@carlosguzman2724]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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

[@Kijahomelesstohome]

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

[@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.

[@afielddaytrips7750]

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

[@King_Rah0894]

Great video. Really informative

[@DashinSimmons]

Thanks for watching. Don't forget to subscribe!

[@govegan562]

awesome video man thanks

[@CULINARESS]

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

[@michelst-m347]

Good job!!

[@DashinSimmons]

Thanks!

[@dorothydickinson2001]

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

[@DashinSimmons]

Go for 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%.

[@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

[@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.

[@dcguess]

Thanks, brother!!!🤓👍

[@FoodTrucksForDummies]

Thank you king!

[@DashinSimmons]

You already know bro.

[@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 🙏🏻

[@ourpeoplespoll1474]

Good job sir! I wanna start one too!😊

[@JulianRaySank]

good shi bro

[@chailattee]

This was such a good video! 👍

[@DashinSimmons]

I really appreciate it.

[@ace1007]

Awesome video

[@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.

[@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

[@gregorylewis9442]

Online ordering and 24 hour delivery.🤔👍

[@carlsanon5799]

What you think of purchasing a food trailer from Alibaba.

[@dawnwagner4664]

Thanks for sharing,

[@THEREALDATALORD]

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

[@DashinSimmons]

I did 😂

[@gregorylewis9442]

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

[@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

[@demarques1911]

Kick ass bro

[@KEITHHOLMESWORLDCHAMPION]

How were you able to work in other cities? Did you create a foreign Llc?

[@andrewdollin1574]

Great video thanks.

[@frankplampkin]

I rock wit you broski 💯.

[@frankplampkin]

I have my own Pop up that I operate.I need to level up in getting to a food truck.Asap. I have some of the best night Life food hands down in town.

[@Hardstyler981]

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

[@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.

[@gregorylewis9442]

Health inspector.🤔👍

[@dantedeluca978]

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

[@DashinSimmons]

This is so old 😂 it’s been changed.

[@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!

[@DogriCH52]

Fivverr

[@jeironamobey8136]

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

[@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 🤣

[@johnesteen4083]

I want t know all the credentials needed prior to opening up a food truck?

[@Buddha_Approved]

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