How To Start A Food Truck Business In 20 Mins [STARTER GUIDE]

[@Mav_F]

Updated 1st October 2024, I added 6 to 14. I own the oldest Food Truck / Cart in the world, 1860's. Few things I never hear from videos on businesses, etc. 1. Weather / Environment. 2. Trading Times / Hours and Days. 3. Set Location and times at that location 4. Local Major Events to research for upcoming, trade at your set location, and stock more popular foods - considering the type of people going to those events too. Concerts, sporting events, etc. 5. Easy access to short-term parking / nearby bus stops, etc for customers. 6. Take-home meal option - not for consumption that day or night, eg frozen or cold (if you have room in your truck or if someone ordered and paid for it prior) 7. Ambience plays a good part in your business. That's what I would hear from customers a few times a week. 8. I added an item no one else does (crinkled cut chips / fries) and gave it a marketing boost by saying, "I have the second-best Chips in town." They always ask who has the best, and I laugh and say the Casino. They laughed. I got regulars because of my chips as no one actually serves those types. 9. Try to have something for vegans, gluten-free in one item besides chips. Or have whole fruit eg an Apple or banana, to sell on standby, and if you use them in any of your dishes you might sell them. I did. 10. I noticed children and some adults are always attracted to pink packaging items. Don't go nuts and make everything pink. Just one item is enough. Or you will turn them off. 11. Do as many private functions as possible, but always give a quote and get a deposit (enough to cover the food - non-refundable, but ensure you can resell it that day (trade elsewhere) if function is cancelled - to make extra). Research the place where you are going to park the truck, etc, eg. enough room to do things or turn around in, etc. The times you will be there, etc. Private functions are more profitable, even with a discount, if you want to give one. 12. Have the right driver's licence for your vehicle and towing (if applicable). 13. You Must be dedicated to doing this it takes long hours and hard work. 14. Ensure you use fresh and top-quality produce from scratch. That is all I will share as I had to learn all the pitfalls myself. lmao. Plus, that's all I can remember off the top of my head, I am getting old. lmaooooo .

[@Jon-p4g]

In the world buddy?!! Ok!!👍 and I have the oldest toilet!! 1765!!😂😂😂😂😂

[@Mav_F]

@Jon-p4g Yes, the history trust did their research, and it was proven to be the longest running food cart business in the world. It received a plague 2003 stating so. Of course, it changed owners about 3 times before I got it. I was the first non bakery business to own it. The first bakery had it the longest the 2 other owners only had it for a decade. It only trades from 6 pm to early in the morning. I think it got hard to do business because of 24-hour fast food places, and that's why the other businesses gave it up. I was am mainly there for tourists and locals. I had film crews from Japan, etc, and so local media do stuff on the business. I had a few famous people visit too. And a lot of drunks too, lmaoo. The business isn't what it was in its hey day because of 24 hour fast food places and I am only allowed to trade after 6 pm and its in the dead side of town and that is the only place I am allowed to trade. I have plans on the back burner until I can raise some money to improve the business by doing more private functions and a different location in another area on a different day. Eventually, take it away from the city as the council is pain to deal with and have changed the rules about food carts as I don't run it on a generator as I am plugged into an electrical pole 3 phased and next to a newly build hotel and they want the business to go and it doesn't fit their image. The only reason they can't get rid of me currently is because of the icon status and tourism board, etc. I am getting older, and maybe it will be the end of it soon altogether as I won't be selling it as there is no future commitment by the council to allow it to remain doesn't matter the history. So you believe whatever you want, as I really don't care, and I have enough crap to deal with in real life to worry about someone like you. I gave my advice to help others. Just want to add - The most profitable days are when the city has big functions, eg, concerts, football and the races. Some nights, I wouldn't see a soul or sell an item. The weather affects sales, too. So you have a good one and enjoy your life!

[@catdsnny]

Comment more useful than the video

[@Mav_F]

@@catdsnny Thank you. Are you operating a food truck?

[@Mav_F]

@catdsnny I added a few more things. Your feedback was appreciated.

[@Mingonator87]

Just found out once I get the truck, I have to wait another 4-5 months for my food license. Feels frustrating but it gives me extra time to study, learn , and prepare my website

[@imariesjustin]

damn thanks for this info i was looking to get into debt to start it so that woulda messed me up lol

[@Mingonator87]

@@imariesjustin look into ai created websites. You just upload pictures, and ai will make it for you. The one I saw was super cheap too like 14$ a year. Can’t remember the name, but it’s still useful information. Wish you the best of luck 🤞

[@imariesjustin]

@@Mingonator87 i was more so talking about getting a loan to get the truck but if i have to wait for the permit for 4-5 months that means i wont be able to afford the loan

[@Mav_F]

You should be sourcing things for your business, researching the areas you want to go in or what is around that area and the best times and client potential, etc. And Practice, Practice, Practice, and perfect your products, etc, take photos of them etc for your website. Websites don't take months but you can always add and improve on them as you go. Also, weather, major events upcoming, etc.

[@Mav_F]

@imariesjustin Check with your local authority to see how long it takes in your area to get licences or permit or whatever. Secondly, maybe just maybe you can trade on someone's property or car park while you are waiting. Here, we can get a food truck, get the council to inspect it, and pass the food industry standards and trade on private property without permits until a permit is issued then can move to a location on the streets. Just an option.

[@kingoedipusjonegrillo3931]

I'll be doing a leap of faith this year and this video really helps. Wish me best guys.

[@sheilatorres3825]

Wish you the best!

[@guess-who3991]

I'm right behind you. Taking the same jump. It's like jumping of a high diving board!!

[@danicaatchley483]

Yes! Be successful, blessings

[@verlynnrosas7254]

Wishing all thee BEST 😁😁😁

[@ShaferHart]

best of luck!

[@TheMongo1357]

Mr. Lee, I have recently retired from a long career in Law Enforcement and have been wanting to open my own food truck for quite some time! You just answered 97% of all the questions I have had and directed me where to get the other 3% answered!! Bless you Sir!

[@goatguy2315]

how did it go?

[@frankmcintyre6869]

Hey brother, I am currently in law enforcement wanting to do the same. Any luck?

[@blakeweaver4108]

@@frankmcintyre6869 Same here lol

[@macdonaldblind]

I am now of setting up my own😊

[@dramspringfeald]

Lol!! I am currently working in corrections and thinking the same thing. How's things go?

[@oscarchevy10]

I am going to start my food truck business this year. This helps out a lot thank you.

[@WilsonKLee]

Best of luck!

[@Sauceegaming]

Hope you started

[@305vlogz2]

Good luck bro ! What kind of food ?

[@salscapital]

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[@dearsatama4134]

hi oscar im thinking ti start a bussiness like a foodtruck can you advice me

[@jasonangeles9389]

Finally, an online mentor. Thank you for this.

[@kuraabella]

I have the product and I know it will sell! But like what you said, I don't have the luxurious budget to open my food truck business. I would love to learn from your mistakes... hopefully this will give me more knowledge on my research so I myself can open my own food truck in a right way.... Ty for this!! And Good luck to my new journey!!!

[@dramspringfeald]

Here's the problem with what I'm looking to do. I live outside the middle of nowhere, there are 5-6 food trucks that service 2 towns and we barely have 3000 people split between them. I could pick anything because there is no competition. The local restaurants are old Mexican and also old Mexican which everyone is openly tired of, the 3 in the main town are taco or burrito trucks owned by the same family, and the one in the county capital is Hamburgs.... So, there are no competition on that market. I'm thinking smoked meats (extremely popular but almost always extremely over priced and they end up shutdown in under a year) or Asian anything which lasted forever until they got caught by ICE and food safety.

[@JenniferThomas-u2h]

Great instruction, using this for a culinary high school class to introduce their project based learning for a food truck challenge.

[@kaijudude_]

My wife is from Honduras and really wants to start a Latin food truck business. Very informative video

[@bunnichatman43]

OMG!! This information offered by Mr Lee was so informative!!. Definitely what I needed. Thank you so much for this valuable information.

[@luckypeanut9943]

i dream to start an arancini busines with swapping out filling options after working in a shop in sicily. I have all these filling ideas and pareto's law seems like a really insightful note to reflect off of. Thank you man

[@circusboy90210]

10:39 a properly managed food truck should start making money day 1. this is not like other business'

[@thesuicidewalrus415]

So I smashed the like button and broke my screen.. 😊

[@zachscott1142]

Just clicked, these essential businesses are A LOT more practical for entrepreneurs.

[@salscapital]

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[@sgoogz]

Masterclass used to mean something. What, are, you. A guy on youtube, which is great! Thanks for this. Masterclass from you? Not me, not now.

[@stephanieandal3756]

This 20 minute video is full of learnings for aspirant business owners like me. Thank you so much! Bless you on your career. ❤

[@taijoneemagee6221]

Thank you for the helpful information I’m looking to start my food truck business later this year

[@JustinFerro-yy2qe]

I'm new here, and I'm delighted I found your channel. The 20-minute video is really informative and full of great food truck tips. Absolutely what I required. Thank you so much for sharing this insightful information.

[@r1-le801]

Question. I feel the Pareto Principle is inefficient here. If 20% of the menu makes up for 80% of the sales, that means the other 80% of the menu makes up 20% of the sales. If we are capable of producing a product that's worthy of making up for 80% of sales, than it seems inefficient to spend 80% of our prep time for products that will only make up 20% of the sales. This is why I assume some trucks just offer 1 or 2 items max. (Hot dog carts included)

[@victormwanza6519]

I'm from Zambia Africa this is very encouraging I'm starting a food truck business but I will use a stationary 20ft container please more info

[@mr.creepysmile7318]

I was thinking of using a container but the pros and cons were not weighing out haha. But more research definitely needed on my part.

[@karenlopez7755]

Thank you so so much for sharing this with the world. This is what I was looking for. Mr. Lee may God bless you always!

[@flarvonsharley]

I'm glad I found your film since it piqued my interest in the food truck industry. This is quite beneficial. I appreciate you sharing this useful information.

[@loveotherproblems4928]

The problem for me is finding an affordable food truck. What is best methods to get a truck?

[@salscapital]

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[@lobsforeverhappiness5662]

I am going to open food truck soon .. I want some more advice from you..

[@mompreneurlife]

❤ thanks for the step-by-step. Starting a food truck business is like any other entrepreneurial pursuit. It takes planning, a lot of great. I hope other entrepreneurs stop by your video to learn.❤

[@ManiacalMangoes]

A lot of great?

[@Loantt83]

Wilson!!! I didn’t know you’re doing Foodtruck stop! I’ve been thinking so much about this food truck business 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@ltbruh8689]

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[@salscapital]

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[@atomwolf6774]

"whats the demand" food "who wants it" hungry people that dont want to cook

[@brendahinojosa5242]

Thank you so much for this! Great in sight!!!

[@claudio6968]

Do you recommend as an investor to start a food truck business? The idea is to hire one person to start the food truck business for me.

[@jeyjeyjeyjeyj3858]

I am going to do that in virginia, food truck will be open 7/24 but not enough money to start..

[@GabrielHernandez-sz4ux]

That would work if you hire a good cook who can hold it down and has a passion for quality. Im getting an investor and hes 100% not wasting his time with me.

[@kelly14254]

have you started yet? and how much it will cost in avrage? fast food that is@@jeyjeyjeyjeyj3858

[@marcosbenavides6403]

Good advices . Do you know any professional dedicated to find and negotiate locations for Foodtrucks ? I have one seating at the Superblue Museum but I have to move it and I am not in Florida right now. I wish to place it for longer contract somewhere .

[@noimanejit3179]

hi.thank you ...this was so helpful...i was wonder, if it ok to prepare food in residential kitchen ( aka, At home)

[@sagemechling6679]

It varies from state to state, but unless you're selling cottage goods you'll need to prep your food in either a commissary kitchen or in some states you can prep on the truck if you have a 3 compartment sink.

[@salscapital]

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[@AnthonyStemberger]

I wonder how much of your advertising advice applies to operating in the Philippines

[@biancagarcia5384]

I live in Texas and really wanting to do this. I’m in school for finances and accounting but this is a strong desire of mine and I’m torn!

[@Kompang888]

Sir please help me on this. I am in CA and do you have steps by steps sheets that I need to follow such as paper work and so on. Thank you sir

[@dyoung8635]

Volume = Food Trucks Quality & Volume = Restaurants Everybody needs a start.

[@WilsonKLee]

food trucks should still definitely care about quality but the overall experience and mindset of a food truck customer is vastly different than one at a restaurant. Just want to make sure people are mindful of that!

[@DC-sq8th]

Honestly i've eaten at a ton of food trucks that spank restaurants any day.

[@TheJCFan]

@@DC-sq8th Indeed!

[@The-Heart-Will-Testify]

@@DC-sq8th most restaurants don’t have quality food

[@conniebowker5905]

This video was so informational. thanks ...

[@mr.creepysmile7318]

I feel that

[@gabbymacallister5077]

Im interesting for the free master class.

[@josephinehays9594]

IM STARTING MY TRUCK!

[@stress4rmbk]

How dit it go?

[@she6194]

hi Mr. Lee thank you for this, insights are helpful as we are openinh our food truck soon...God bless and awaiting for more of these content specifically for food truck business ty and God bless - she

[@volt8399]

Thank you for sharing your experience

[@latrishajohnson3735]

This is great content! I

[@mohamedwuyts9116]

Where can I find the masterclass?

[@MelindaHarden-i9h]

Where is the link to your free classes

[@dzmalekvali1110]

Which locations

[@latoyiawanzo1847]

Can I gt the link for mentorship for my food truck

[@ethicpereira139]

I want to start a Scheich-Kabas business but I have no idea where to start. I have a way to get the grill built. But how to move it around is another issue. So how can you help me? And how to get started?

[@Kimberscrafty]

This is great thanks

[@Alex-bw1cq]

Saved up 40k with my current business and want to go into the food truck business selling my moms food with her recipe

[@brantcolman9700]

of course i liked this video

[@mamakromah449]

Hey where can are find the free class??

[@bethanyvarre9142]

Been considering for a while.

[@anderbeau]

5:00 “strategical” kinda lost it for me 😂

[@jazminegonzalez3212]

Thank you for this content 🤞🏼

[@aaronnauer2398]

thanks bro

[@justinhart7172]

By any chance do you have a masterclass

[@brianfast469]

Great video! I appreciate the information

[@xaviermejiaxx]

Excelente

[@khanamir921]

Very good information. Thank you so much. I agree what you said. I really appreciate that 🙏

[@circusboy90210]

7:31 except for mexican food , where 7 ingredients make 79 different food items. one wants more options than no

[@garychung4238]

Mr. LEE I am interested getting a food truck

[@FloridaStateDeputy]

Thank you

[@kathrinajoyafable6489]

How to sign up with the free training?

[@corinnerodriguez913]

Great tips

[@fathimakassi8289]

I would like to open my business food truck but know to start with the paper

[@marcbellucci2469]

Many thanks for this channel.

[@monajones2887]

Hard time finding link for the free class

[@ryanperez1583]

Wilson ! Thank you so much.

[@danny92980]

I’m tired working a 9 to 5 job… thinking of a food truck business… any help or guild would be very appreciate guys….

[@salscapital]

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[@NicoletaMcCaan]

Great content. Many thanks

[@DaliyLifeMusicChannel23]

very helpful

[@chandlerbing700]

U r based in Canada right ? U hv not mentioned that anywhere. It's like whole world is your oyster eh.

[@slappyjoe6782]

Food truck problem, I'm hungry.

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[@sirveyer]

I tried to watch your videos on your site, but it will not let me. Something about unpausing.

[@Hayonaaa22]

Is it okay if I’m only 12? 💞

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[@Loantt83]

Would it help if I already have a restaurant in place …and now moving into food truck ?

[@20891]

Where are you

[@giangseattle]

I need to hire you as a coach!

[@salscapital]

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[@georgestroe8570]

Hello, the companies that produce food trucks in China are serious, do they deserve to give the advance of 40%?

[@robedmonds9588]

We need to regulate the rolling restaurants! I totally enjoy the 11:33 venue! I've garerd my best meals

[@giovanni545]

Revelation 14:12 12 Here is the patience of the saints: here are they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus.

[@daboulregg2303]

How many of you have successfully started a food truck? and what was the hardest part in the starting process

[@MARVEL_BEATS52]

Iam from india my dream is i open food truck business in America

[@biancagarcia5384]

Should I focus on buying a house before I consider buying a food truck lol 😅

[@abbyameriebarbie]

This 😢

[@yeltsinrodriguez8722]

Do you know why is the main reason I’m watching this video? Because he an Asian guy he can’t be wrong they do smart on everything🎉🎉🎉

[@songchunxue]

😂😂😂

[@kellybrian3218]

What's wrong with other races..

[@dreamcage1801]

If I were to start a food truck business it would not be in Philly

[@buffalobill2965]

The main problem is financing and initial capital to even begin with.....

[@mikecullen5195]

How many food trucks have you owned?

[@slappyjoe6782]

I thought that if your food was good it almost doesn't matter what food you choose.

[@craigsharrah6672]

I want to start a food truck could you reach out to me so we could talk and touch base sir

[@circusboy90210]

17:38 that situation never happens.

[@malzziymw]

Yea I was just watching this part I call bullshit too

[@Alaska-Jack]

Here is my credit card! 🖕🏻 😂

[@cgang3084]

Thank you for the information 🫶🏿

[@dustindose8493]

If you cant come up with a concept and location for a food truck without someone telling you you need to do these things then you dont need to start any business 4 mins in and still yapping about basic stuff not licensing and logistics like i thought i would see guess gota pay money for acuall answers moving on to someone elses vid i guess. See i can yap about nothimg too😂

[@buray1404]

Of course you sell a course nigha

[@AzwaadGD]

Real shi, blud was promoting himself instead of teaching us

[@IntegratedMarketingToronto]

👍👍

[@FredSimpson]

Why did you not show your food truck or you don't have one just all words you picked up of someone else's Chanel and try to make money by repeating it on yours

[@manny0069]

Yeah won't learn

[@mremberton7919]

I watching this using the toilet 😂

[@joshuacarbaugh3476]

How u Goda focused on one person problem there millions of people

[@bobbymatthews9729]

He means to pick a target audience with the kind of food you want to be serving. Not focusing on just one single person.