All Food Truck Guides
Browse 18 guides covering startup costs, menu pricing, profit, equipment, permits, insurance, commissary, and city-specific regulations.
Getting Started
Food Truck Startup Costs: Full Breakdown for 2026
How much does a food truck cost? Complete 2026 breakdown: new vs used truck, trailer, cart, coffee, and ice cream. Se...
How to Price Food Truck Menu: Complete Guide
Learn how to price your food truck menu with our complete guide. Calculate food cost percentage, find your target mar...
How Much Profit Does a Food Truck Make? Full Breakdown
How much profit does a food truck make? See real revenue, profit margin, and break-even data. Use our free calculator...
Food Truck Equipment List: Complete Guide with Costs (2026)
Essential food truck equipment checklist with estimated costs. Covers cooking, refrigeration, generator, POS, fire su...
Food Truck Permit Costs & Licenses: City-by-City Guide (2026)
Complete guide to food truck permit costs, health permits, business licenses, fire inspections, and parking permits. ...
Food Truck Insurance Costs: Complete Coverage Guide (2026)
How much does food truck insurance cost? Complete guide to liability, vehicle, equipment, and workers' comp insurance...
Food Truck Commissary Costs & Requirements: Full Guide (2026)
How much does a food truck commissary cost? Complete guide to commissary kitchen rental, shared kitchen costs, requir...
How to Write a Food Truck Business Plan: Template & Guide (2026)
Step-by-step guide to writing a food truck business plan. Includes template sections, financial projections, market a...
By Cuisine
Coffee Truck Startup Costs: Full Guide for 2026
How much does a coffee truck cost? Full 2026 breakdown for trucks, carts, espresso trailers, and kiosks. Compare 4 se...
Taco Truck Startup Costs: Full Guide for 2026
How much does a taco truck cost? Complete 2026 guide to taco truck startup costs. Compare trucks, trailers, and carts...
BBQ Truck Startup Costs: Full Guide for 2026
How much does a BBQ truck cost? Complete 2026 guide to BBQ truck startup costs. Compare trucks, trailers, and pop-up ...
Pizza Truck Startup Costs: Full Guide for 2026
How much does a pizza truck cost? Complete 2026 guide covering pizza trucks, trailers, mobile oven carts, and wood-fi...
Ice Cream Truck vs Cart: Which Is Right for You?
Ice cream truck vs cart: compare startup costs, profit potential, mobility, and seasonal factors. Find out which mobi...
By City
Los Angeles Food Truck Permits & Startup Costs
Complete guide to starting a food truck in Los Angeles County. LA health permit fees (A/B/C tiers), commissary requir...
Austin Food Truck Permits & Startup Costs
Complete guide to starting a food truck in Austin, TX. Austin Health Department permits, trailer-friendly regulations...
NYC Food Truck Permits & Startup Costs
Complete guide to starting a food truck in New York City. NYC Health Department Mobile Food Vending permits, commissa...
Portland Food Truck Permits & Startup Costs
Complete guide to starting a food truck in Portland, OR. Oregon health permit fees, Portland's pod model, commissary ...
Seattle Food Truck Permits & Startup Costs
Complete guide to starting a food truck in Seattle, WA. Seattle-King County health permits, commissary requirements, ...